Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $18,200 in 1989 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Air cleaner | dry / dry |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) / 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 15.3:1 / 7.75:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) / 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Ford / gasoline / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) / 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) / 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power | 60 hp (44.7 kW) / 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Power (gross) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) / 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Pre-heating | thermostart |
| Rated RPM | 2200 / 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 / 12 |
| Torque | 168.5 lb-ft (228.5 Nm) / 173 lb-ft (234.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 / 1100 |
| Engine type | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Engine type | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel / Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Drawbar (tested) | 44.28 hp (33.0 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 63 hp (47.0 kW) |
| Plows | 4 |
| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 52.52 hp (39.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Oil capacity | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) / 9.9 qts (9.4 L) |
| Transmission | Dual Range |
| Type | synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 8-speed synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Cab | Two-post fixed ROPS. Cab optional. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Differential wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 12.1 gal (45.8 L) |
| Steering | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 12.1 gal (45.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 3.6 qts (3.4 L) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 1 |
Hitch
| Control | position and top-link draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Gas Battery AH | 77 |
| Ground | negative |
| Mk I Charging amps | 32 |
| Mk II Charging amps | 51 |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 19.5 inches (49 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 14.9 inches (37 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 56 to 72 inches (142 to 182 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Ballasted weight | 8250 lbs (3742 kg) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 17.3 inches (43 cm) |
| Length | 138.8 inches (352 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches (142 to 203 cm) |
| Width | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 84.5 inches (214 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 84.1 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| Weight | 4806 lbs (2180 kg) |
| Ag front | 7.50-16 (2WD) / 7.50-18 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 14.9-28 / 14.9-30 |
4610 Serial Numbers
| 1982 | C681910 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | C695880 |
| 1984 | C713459 |
| 1985 | C737800 |
| 1986 | C754100 |
| 1987 | C768000 / BA80100 |
| 1988 | BB06622 / BB31777 |
| 1989 | BB80620 |
| 1990 | BC26239 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Plate inside engine compartment and front-right transmission cover |
Ford 4610 Height
| Exhaust | 84.8 inches (215 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 57.5 inches (146 cm) |
| ROPS | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 63 inches (160 cm) |
Ford 4610 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1426
| Description | Diesel 8x2 2WDMarch 16 - April 1, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1426 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 1.0 gal/hour (3.8 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 44.28 hp (33.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,402 lbs (2903 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 52.52 hp (39.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 46.72 hp (34.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1427
| Description | Diesel 8x4 2WDApril 24 - May 15, 1982Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1427 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour (12.5 l/hour) / 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) / 3.2 gal/hour (12.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 43.17 hp (32.2 kW) |
| Max pull | 6,534 lbs (2963 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 52.32 hp (39.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 47.30 hp (35.3 kW) |
References
| Description | Farm Loaders published in 1982, by Ford / Farm Loaders published in 1988, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1989, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1992, by Ford / Front-end Loaders published in 1995, by New Holland / 34-52 hp Tractors published in 1982, by Ford / 32-52 hp Tractors published in 1985, by Ford / 32-52 hp Tractors published in 1986, by Ford / 32-52 hp Tractors published in 1987, by Ford / If you're looking for tractor quality, look to Ford published in 1982 / Salesman's Reference published in 1981, by Ford / Generation III Traktorer Modell 3910 och 4610 published in 1990, by Ford / 4110 - 4610 published in 1982, by Ford / Tractor Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford / Sales Reference Guide published in 1986, by Ford |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9x30 rear tires. / With 16.9x30 rear tires. |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1426: diesel 8x2 2WD / NTTL 1427: diesel 8x4 2WD |
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Variants
| 4610 | utility frame |
|---|---|
| 4610H | highway |
| 4610N | narrow |
| 4610NO | narrow low |
| 4610O | low-profile |
| 4610SU | small frame |
| 4910 LCG | mowing tractor |