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Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 4600SU

Name: Ford 4600SU
Brand: Ford

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

The Ford 4600SU is a tractor model with a rated power output of 60 hp, categorising it at the lighter end of its class. Built between 1975 and 1981, this model is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and a gearbox featuring 8 speeds. The listed operating weight of the Ford 4600SU is 2667 kg, with a suitable operating area of 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

2667 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

101 rows

Recorded power

60 hp

Recorded weight

2667 kg

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1975-1981

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Utility tractorReference

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

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

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

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

Hydraulic system32.2 LReference

Capacity32.2 LReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

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

Capacities

Fuel49.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase196 cmReference

Weight2667 kgReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-24Reference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-24Reference

Length346 cmReference

Width179 cmReference

Operating weight2667 kgReference

Ballasted weight3728 kgReference

Ground clearance43 cmReference

Front tread132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread142 to 228 cmReference

Ford 4600SU attachments

front-end loaderReference

4600SU 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

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 730 loaderReference

Ford 772A 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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