Ford 4100
The Ford 4100 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 183 ci 3.0 L engine. The rated power output is 47.5 hp 35.4 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4655 lbs 2111 kg.
Overview
 | 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Ford |
Utility tractor | |
Original price was $9,000 in 1981 | |
Ford 4100 Engine | |
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Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Engine details ...  | |
Ford 4100 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
Ford 4100 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Engine (net) | 47.5 hp
35.4 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 39 hp
29.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 45 hp
33.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 39.18 hp
29.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 45.46 hp
33.9 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
Open operator station. Cab optional. | |
Photos | |
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Ford 4100 photos...  |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Rear lift | 3080 lbs
1397 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 77.3 inches
196 cm |
Weight | 4655 lbs
2111 kg |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Ford 4100 attachments | |
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front-end loader | |
Attachment details ...  |
4100 Serial Numbers | |
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Location: | Front-right 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 | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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. |
Engine
| 1975 - 1981
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Engine Detail | |
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Ford | |
diesel | |
3-cylinder | |
liquid-cooled | |
Displacement | 183 ci
3.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.2126x4.4094 inches
107 x 112 mm |
Power (net) | 47.5 hp
35.4 kW |
Power (gross) | 52 hp
38.8 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 16.3:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 138 lb-ft
187.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 |
Firing order | 1-2-3 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7 qts
6.6 L |
Coolant capacity | 11 qts
10.4 L |
Transmission
| 1975 - 1981
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Transmission | |
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Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | 279mm dry disc |
Speeds | |
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Shift Pattern | |
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Dimensions
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Ford 4100 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 77.3 inches
196 cm |
Length | 136.3 inches
346 cm |
Width | 70.8 inches*Minimum width
179 cm |
Weight | 4655 lbs
2111 kg |
Ground clearance | 17.3 inches
43 cm |
Front tread | 52 to 80 inches
132 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 80 inches
142 to 203 cm |
Rear tread | 56 to 90 inches
142 to 228 cm *With power-adjust rear wheels. |
Tests
| 1975 - 1981
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1202 | ||
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1202 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
March 16 - April 5, 1976
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1202 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 45.46 hp
33.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 41.13 hp
30.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 39.18 hp
29.2 kW |
Fuel use | 3.1 gal/hour
11.7 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5557 lbs
2520 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Attachments
| 1975 - 1981
Utility tractor |
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1975 - 1981 | |
Utility tractor | |
1975 - 1981 | |
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Utility tractor |
Attachment overview | |
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Ford 730 loader | |
Ford 772A loader |
Photos
Ford 4100 with ROPS.
Ford 4100 with cab.