Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $9,000 in 1981 |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.2126x4.4094 inches (107 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 183 ci (3.0 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Power (net) | 47.5 hp (35.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 138 lb-ft (187.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1600 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 39 hp (29.1 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 39.18 hp (29.2 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 47.5 hp (35.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 45.46 hp (33.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279mm dry disc |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
| Length | 136.3 inches (346 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) / 56 to 90 inches *With power-adjust rear wheels. (142 to 228 cm) |
| Weight | 4655 lbs (2111 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77.3 inches (196 cm) |
| Width | 70.8 inches*Minimum width (179 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4655 lbs (2111 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 77.3 inches (196 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
4100 Serial Numbers
| 1975 | C450700 |
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| 1976 | C490300 |
| 1977 | C527300 |
| 1978 | C560500 |
| 1979 | C595800 |
| 1980 | C635700 |
| 1981 | C660700 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Front-right of transmission |
Ford 4100 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1202
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDMarch 16 - April 5, 1976Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1202 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 3.1 gal/hour (11.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 39.18 hp (29.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 5557 lbs (2520 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 45.46 hp (33.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 41.13 hp (30.7 kW) |
References
| Description | 2600 - 4100 - 3600 - 4600 published by Ford / 3900 4100 4600 published in 1979, by Ford* / 4100 - 4600 published in 1976, by Ford / 4100 - 4600 published in 1977, by Ford / Ford 4100 4600 4600 SU published in 1979 / Ford now offer tractor from 37 to 295 horsepower published in 1979* / *Publication contains known errors. |
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