Ford 4600

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Ford 4600 is a utility tractor that was made from 1975 to 1981. It has a 2WD chassis and power steering, making it easy to handle. The tractor has a gear-type transmission with 8 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving farmers plenty of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the Ford 4600 has a 3-cylinder diesel engine that's liquid-cooled. The engine has an average displacement of 201 cubic inches and produces 52.44 horsepower at 2200 rpm. This power output is about average compared to other tractors. The tractor weighs 5880 pounds, which is also average for its class. It has a Category 1 rear hitch that can lift up to 3087 pounds, which is quite high compared to similar tractors. The Ford 4600 also has a 540 rpm PTO, useful for running various farm implements.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 52 hp (39.1 kW)

Transmission: Gear type with dry disc clutch

Drive Type: 2WD

Operating Weight: 5880 lb (2667 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Ford 4600 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Ford 4600 is Average. It is greater than 51% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Ford 4600 is Average. It is greater than 59% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Ford 4600 is Average. It is greater than 57% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Ford 4600 is Below Average. It is greater than 28% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Ford
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Valve Configuration
OHV
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Naturally Aspirated
Cylinders
3
Displacement
201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore
4.40 in (111.8 mm)
Stroke
4.40 in (111.8 mm)
Rated RPM
2200
Power Output
52 hp (39.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Gear type with dry disc clutch
Forward Gears
8
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x2 2WD
Drive Type
2WD
Steering Type
Power assist
Brake Type
Multiple wet disc operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together