Ford 4600

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford 4600 is a 2WD utility tractor with a 3-cylinder diesel engine featuring OHV valve configuration and liquid cooling. Based on independent test results, the engine's maximum power output is 52.44 hp at 2199 rpm, with a displacement of 201 cubic inches and a compression ratio of 16.3:1. The transmission offers 8 forward and 2 reverse gears with a dry disc clutch. Power steering and multiple wet disc brakes are present. Key dimensions include a 7.5-16 front tire, 16.9-30 rear tires on 16-inch rims, 137.4-inch length, 67.3-inch width, and 57.5-inch height to the hood. Operating weight is 5880 lbs without ballast or cab, and 8220 lbs with ballast and cab. Additional details from testing include cooling system thermostat, engine crankshaft orientation, clutch and brake operation, drawbar height, detailed tire/ballast specs, turning radius, fuel consumption metrics, and injection pump return temperature.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 52.44 (Updated based on test results)

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch (Assumed from "Transmission - Clutch: dry disc" and "Transmission type: Gear type with dry disc clutch")

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5880 (Diesel without Cab); 8220 (Diesel with Cab and Ballast) (Updated based on test results)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 4600 vs. Similar Tractors

Operating Weight

Average

Greater than 47% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford
Model: -
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Inline
Valve Configuration: OHV (Assumed from "TS_Engine Detail: Ford OHV 3201")
Fuel Type: Diesel
Induction Type: Naturally Aspirated (No mention of forced induction)
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 201
Bore (in): 4.4
Stroke (in): 4.4
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 52.44 (Updated based on test results)

Transmission

Type: Gear type with dry disc clutch (Assumed from "Transmission - Clutch: dry disc" and "Transmission type: Gear type with dry disc clutch")
Forward Gears: 8
Reverse Gears: 2
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 137.4
Width (in): 67.3
Height (in): 57.5 (Height to hood, cab height varies)
Operating Weight (lb): 5880 (Diesel without Cab); 8220 (Diesel with Cab and Ballast) (Updated based on test results)

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540 (Additional detail: Power take-off 540 rpm at 1799 engine rpm)
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD
Drive Type: 2WD
Steering Type: Power assist (Updated based on test results)
Coolant Capacity (qts): 10.99
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): 7.5 (Updated based on test results)
Rear Tire Diameter (in): 30 (Updated based on test results)
Rear Tire Width (in): 16.9 (Updated based on test results)
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16 (Updated based on test results)
Tire Type: Ag (Agricultural)
Manufacture - End Year: 1981
Hitch Type: Unknown (Rear Type I and II/I mentioned, but no specific hitch type)
Hitch Category: Category 1
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 3087 (Assumed to be in lbs from "TS_Lift capacity: 1,400 kg (3,087 lbs)")
Operator Station Type: Open. Cab optional (Assumed from "TS_Cabin type: Open operator station. Cab optional.")
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: Multiple wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together (Updated based on test results)
Hydraulic System Type: Open center

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: September 20 to October 4, 1976

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 52.44 HP (39.11 kW) at 2199 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.707 Gal/hr (14.012 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.495 lb/hp.hr (0.301 kg/kW.h)
Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 46.31 HP (34.53 kW) with a fuel consumption of 3.173 Gal/hr (12.012 l/h) and a fuel efficiency of 0.480 lb/hp.hr (0.292 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Maximum Available Power (4th Gear): 43.07 HP (32.12 kW) with a drawbar pull of 3763 lbs (16.74 kN) and a speed of 4.29 mph (6.91 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.643 Gal/hr (13.792 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.592 lb/hp.hr (0.360 kg/kW.h)
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed (6th Gear): 25.52 HP (19.03 kW) with a drawbar pull of 1963 lbs (8.73 kN) and a speed of 4.87 mph (7.84 km/h)

Torque and Engine Performance

Rated Engine Speed: 2200 rpm
Displacement: 201 cubic inches (3289 ml)
Compression Ratio: 16.3 to 1

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (540 rpm): 14.59 Hp.hr/gal (2.875 kW.h/l)
Maximum Power Engine Speed: 2199 rpm at 52.44 HP (39.11 kW) and fuel consumption of 3.707 Gal/hr (14.012 l/h)

NTTL.(1976).Nebraska OECD Tractor test 1223 for Ford 4600 Diesel 8-Speed. Lincoln, NE:Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/1544