Compare/Ford 651 vs Ford 741

Ford 651 vs Ford 741

Verdict: Ford 651 vs Ford 741

The Ford 651 and the Ford 741 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 48 hp. Ford 651 is the lighter machine (1,506 kg vs 1,542 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 741 is the newer design (1958 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

dieselReference

Steering

power assist optionalReference

power assistReference

Variants

611

Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference

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621

Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference

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631

Four-speed, no PTOReference

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641

Four-speedReference

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651

Five-speedReference

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661

Five-speed, live PTOReference

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671

Select-O-SpeedReference

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681

Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

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741

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4-speedReference

771

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Select-O-SpeedReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

36.1 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

Plows

2 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

22.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

26.7 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 91 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 0Reference

Power (gross)

31.8 kWReference

36.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

171.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

Sparkplug

14MMReference

Sparkplug gap

0.711 mmReference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

4.7 LReference

Oil change

100 hReference

Belt power (max)

26.7 kWReference

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Max power

22.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

5 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

Oil type

SAE 80 Mild EPReference

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Transmission

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FordReference

Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

Rear axle

7.6 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

15.1 LReference

Type

unsynchronized gearReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

15.1 LReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

567 kgReference

Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

1506 kgReference

1542 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

9.00-10Reference

Ag rear

11-28Reference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

21 to 41 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

142 to 203 cmReference

Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

Length

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335 cmReference

Height

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165 cmReference

Ground clearance

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69 cmReference

651 Serial Number Location

651 Serial Numbers

1957

1001Reference

1958

11977Reference

1959

58312Reference

1960

105943Reference

1961

131427Reference

1962

155531Reference

Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

Charging system

generatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

135 (12V)Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

12.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1866 kgReference

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Ford 741 attachments

741 Serial Number Location

741 Serial Numbers

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.