Ford 4100

The Ford 4100 is a tractor produced by Ford. It is equipped with a 183 ci 3.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 47.5 hp / 35.4 kW; Diesel (gross): 52 hp / 38.8 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 4655 lbs 2111 kg.

Overview

	1975 - 1981 Utility tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Ford
Utility tractor
Original price was $9,000 in 1981

Ford 4100 Engine
Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	13 gal 49.2 L
Engine details ...

Ford 4100 Transmission
8-speed
Transmission details ...

Ford 4100 Power
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
Two-wheel drive
Differential lock	mechanical rear
Power steering
Mechanical wet disc brakes
Open operator station. Cab optional.

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I
Rear lift	3080 lbs 1397 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Dimensions & Tires
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 ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
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

Engine Detail — 183 ci / 3.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Ford
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	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

Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse

Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	279mm dry disc

Dimensions

Ford 4100 Tires
Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	14.9-28

Dimensions
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

Nebraska Tractor Test 1202
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

Attachment overview
Ford 730 loader
Ford 772A loader

Photos

Ford 4100 with ROPS.

Ford 4100 with cab.