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Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 4600

Name: Ford 4600
Brand: Ford

Ford 4600 — Utility tractor · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 4600 is a tractor with a rated power of 60 hp, positioning it at the lighter end of its class. It was manufactured from 1975 to 1981. The tractor is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 4480 to 5880 pounds, and it is suitable for operations on up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

60 hp

Max power

33.4 kW

Weight

4480 to 5880 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

108 rows

Recorded power

60 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1975-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

Original price was $9,700 in 1981Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference

Variants

4600utility frameReference

4600SUsmall frameReference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)44.7 kWReference

Engine (net)42.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)33.4 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)42.1 kWReference

Power (gross)44.4 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM1200Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

gasolineReference

Power (net)41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)44.7 kWReference

Compression7.75:1Reference

Torque234.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1100Reference

Power at rated engine speed38.9 kWReference

Max power33.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed39.1 kWReference

Max power32.1 kWReference

Transmission

8-speedReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch279mm dry discReference

Oil capacity12.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)38.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)39.1 kWReference

Pump flow32.2 lpmReference

Rear TypeIReference

Rear lift1397 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Power at rated PTO speed35.2 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed34.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase214 cmReference

Weight4480 to 5880 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-30Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-30Reference

Length349 cmReference

Width171 cmReference

Height (hood)146 cmReference

Height (cab)260 cmReference

Ground clearance43 cmReference

Front tread132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 228 cmReference

Shipping2032 kgReference

Operating2667 kgReference

Ballasted3728 kgReference

Ford 4600 attachments

front-end loaderReference

4600 Serial Numbers

Location:On top-right section of transmissionReference

1975C450700Reference

1976C490300Reference

1977C527300Reference

1978C560500Reference

1979C595800Reference

1980C635700Reference

1981C660700Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 772A loaderReference

Ford 772QT loaderReference

Ford 7210 loaderReference

Ford 7309 loaderReference

Test results

NTTL 1001: gasoline 8-speed 2WDReference

NTTL 1223: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference

Gasoline 8-speed 2WDNovember 13 - 25, 1968Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1001 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use17.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use17.4 l/hourReference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Max pull2765 kgReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Diesel 8-speed 2WDSeptember 20 - October 4, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1223 fileReference

Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference

Fuel use12.1 l/hourReference

Fuel use13.6 l/hourReference

Max pull2876 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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