Ford 4630

Last Updated: July 2024

Overview

The Ford 4630 is a versatile utility tractor powered by a 3.3L turbocharged 3-cylinder Ford Diesel engine producing 57.1 hp and 162.6 lb-ft of maximum torque. It features a 16x8 transmission with partial power shift and synchronized shuttle options. Independent PTO rated at 50 hp. Drawbar performance, hydraulic system details, and additional engine operating parameters updated based on Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory results. Fuel specifications, tire sizes, and maintenance information included.

Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 57.1

Transmission: Gear / Synchronized shuttle / Partial power shift

Drive Type: 2WD / 4WD

Operating Weight: 5620

Fuel Type: Diesel (No. 2 Diesel, Cetane No. 54.5, specific gravity 0.8435)

Ford 4630 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

Excellent

Greater than 98% of similar tractors.

Hitch Capacity

Average

Greater than 55% of similar tractors.

Operating Weight

Excellent

Greater than 99% of similar tractors.

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer: Ford Diesel
Model: 3.3L 3-cyl turbocharged diesel
Cooling Type: Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation: Vertical
Valve Configuration: OHV
Fuel Type: Diesel (No. 2 Diesel, Cetane No. 54.5, specific gravity 0.8435)
Induction Type: Turbocharged
Cylinders: 3
Displacement (ci): 201
Bore (in): 4.4
Stroke (in): 4.4
Rated RPM: 2200
Power Output (hp): 57.1

Transmission

Type: Gear / Synchronized shuttle / Partial power shift
Forward Gears: 16
Reverse Gears: 8
Total Gears: -

Dimensions

Length (in): 139 / 152.2 / 145.2
Width (in): 59.6 to 79.8
Height (in): 98.5 / 99.4 / 93.1
Operating Weight (lb): 5620

Power Take-Off (PTO)

PTO Type: Independent
PTO Speed 1 (rpm): 540
PTO Speed 2 (rpm): -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm): -

Miscellaneous

Chassis: 4x2 2WD / MFWD 4WD
Drive Type: 2WD / 4WD
Steering Type: Manual / Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts): 11.2 / 10.4
Front Tire Diameter (in): -
Front Tire Width (in): -
Rear Tire Diameter (in): -
Rear Tire Width (in): -
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in): -
Tire Type: Agricultural (Ag)
Manufacture - End Year: 1993
Hitch Type: Three-point hitch
Hitch Category: II/I
Hitch Position: Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb): 2990
Operator Station Type: Two-post ROPS or Cab (optional)
Starter Type: Electric
Brake Type: -
Hydraulic System Type: Direct engine drive

Test Results

Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory - Test Date: April to May, 1991

Maximum Power and Fuel Consumption

Maximum Power: 57.1 HP (42.6 kW) at 2200 rpm
Fuel Consumption at Maximum Power: 3.66 Gal/hr (13.84 l/h) with a fuel efficiency of 0.447 lb/hp.hr (0.272 kg/kW.h)
Standard PTO Speed: 50.0 HP (37.3 kW) at 1751 rpm with a fuel efficiency of 0.422 lb/hp.hr (0.257 kg/kW.h)

Drawbar Performance

Power at Rated Engine Speed (4th Gear): 45.1 HP (33.6 kW) with a drawbar pull of 2455 lbs (10.93 kN) and a speed of 3.66 mph (5.89 km/h)
Fuel Consumption at Rated Speed: 0.569 lb/hp.hr (0.346 kg/kW.h) with a fuel efficiency of 12.28 Hp.hr/gal (2.42 kW.h/l)

Torque and Engine Performance

Maximum Torque: 162.6 lb.-ft. (220.5 Nm) at 1127 rpm
Torque Rise: 19.1%

Hydraulic Performance

Maximum Force Exerted: 2990 lbs (13.3 kN) at hitch points
Pump Delivery Rate: 8.5 GPM (32.1 l/min) at maximum hydraulic power
Hydraulic Power: 10.77 HP (8.03 kW) at delivery pressure of 2250 psi (155 bar)

Overall Efficiency

Fuel Efficiency at Standard PTO Speed (538 rpm): 16.35 Hp.hr/gal (3.22 kW.h/l)
Fuel Consumption: 3.06 Gal/hr (11.59 l/h) at 1751 rpm

NTTL. (1992). Nebraska Summary: S104 Ford 4630 8x8. Lincoln, NE: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Retrieved from https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/tractormuseumlit/2714