About the Ford 4600
Engine Horsepower: 59 hp
Manufactured: 1975 to 1981
Ford 4600 Summary
The Ford 4600 utility tractor was produced from 1975 to 1981 with engine gross horsepower of 60 hp. It features variants including the 4600 with a utility frame and the 4600SU with a small frame.
Ford 4600 Horsepower, Weight, and Specifications:
Production
Who manufactured the tractor and when was it produced?
- Manufacturer: Ford
- Produced from 1975 to 1981
- Original price in 1981: $9,700
Variants
What are the different models available?
- 4600: utility frame
- 4600SU: small frame
Engines
What are the engine specifications?
- Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
- Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline
- Fuel tank: 16 gal (60.6 L)
Transmission
What type of transmission does the tractor have?
- 8-speed
Horsepower
How much horsepower does the tractor have?
- Engine (gross): 60 hp (44.7 kW)
- Engine (net): 56.5 hp (42.1 kW)
- PTO (claimed): 52 hp (38.8 kW)
- Drawbar (tested): 44.81 hp (33.4 kW)
- PTO (tested): 52.44 hp (39.1 kW)
Mechanical
What are the mechanical features?
- Two-wheel drive
- Mechanical rear differential lock (optional)
- Power steering
- Mechanical wet disc brakes
- Open operator station, cab optional
Hydraulics
What are the hydraulic specifications?
- Pump flow: 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm)
Tractor Hitch
What are the hitch specifications?
- Rear Type: I
- Rear lift: 3080 lbs (1397 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
What are the PTO specifications?
- Rear PTO: independent
- Rear RPM: 540
- Engine RPM: 540 @ 1800
Dimensions & Tires
What are the dimensions and tire specifications?
- Wheelbase: 84.5 inches (214 cm)
- Weight: 4480 to 5880 pounds
- Front tire: 7.50-16
- Rear tire: 16.9-30
Electrical
What are the electrical specifications?
- Ground: negative
- Charging system: alternator
- Charging amps: 32 (51 optional)
- Battery volts: 12
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