Ford 4600SU
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| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Utility tractor | |
| Ford 4600SU Engines | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline | |
 Engine details ... |
| Ford 4600SU Transmission | |
| 8-speed gear | |
 Transmission details ... |
| Ford 4600SU Power | |
| 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 |
 Performance test details ... | |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Cab optional with available air-conditioning. | |
| Photos | |
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 Ford 4600SU photos... | |
| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 13 gal 49.2 L |
| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity | 8.5 gal 32.2 L |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II/I |
| Rear lift | 3080 lbs 1397 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 77.3 inches 196 cm |
| Weight | 5880 lbs 2667 kg |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
 Full dimensions and tires ... | |
| Ford 4600SU attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
 Attachment details ... |
| 4600SU Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On top-right section of transmission |
| 1975 | C450700 |
| 1976 | C490300 |
| 1977 | C527300 |
| 1978 | C560500 |
| 1979 | C595800 |
| 1980 | C635700 |
| 1981 | C660700 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Ford 4100 4600 4600 SU published in 1979 |
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| This machine's data modified on August 31, 2026 | |
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