Compare/Ford 5030 vs Ford 971

Ford 5030 vs Ford 971

Verdict: Ford 5030 vs Ford 971

The Ford 5030 and the Ford 971 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5030 leads on rated power with 64 hp against 63 hp. Ford 971 is the lighter machine (1,496 kg vs 5,547 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5030 is the newer design (1992 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford 5030 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 971 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

64 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four gears in two ranges with left-hand shuttle.Reference

dieselReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

40.1 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

oil bathReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

16.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

12.5 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

47.4 kWReference

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Max power

40.1 kWReference

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Engine

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46.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Torque

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190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.686 mmReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

Dual PowerReference

Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discsReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

47.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

48.1 LReference

7.6 LReference

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

48.1 LReference

7.6 LReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

54.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

13.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

567 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

41.9 kWReference

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Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel

65.5 LReference

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Cab Fuel

95.8 LReference

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Fuel

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64.3 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

227 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

226 cmReference

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Weight

5547 to 6415 poundsReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-36Reference

12-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-36Reference

12-28Reference

2WD Length

364 cmReference

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4WD Length

381 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

70 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

2516 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Shipping

2909 kgReference

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Operating

2716 kgReference

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Ballasted

3742 kgReference

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Length

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336 cmReference

Height

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167 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Ford 5030 attachments

5030 Serial Numbers

1992

BD08911Reference

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1993

BD29691Reference

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1994

BD64266Reference

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1995

BD87933Reference

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1996

021901BReference

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1997

056392BReference

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1998

083357BReference

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1999

111612BReference

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Location:

Serial number decal inside the hood panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

negative (12V)Reference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45 (late)Reference

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Cab Charging amps

70Reference

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Battery CCA

800Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Charging amps

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20Reference

Battery AH

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135 (12V)Reference

Ford 5030 Height

ROPS

251 cmReference

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Cab

251 cmReference

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Exhaust

258 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3520 kgReference

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Variants

871

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utility chassisReference

941

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four-speedReference

951

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five-speedReference

961

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five-speed, live PTOReference

971

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Select-O-SpeedReference

981

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

971 Serial Number Location

971 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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11977Reference

1959

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58312Reference

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.