• Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Compact
  • No lab test on file
  • 1990–1996

It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category

Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Ford 4130 (A) specs: hp, weight, years

Ford K 201 CID-NA three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 55.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

55.3 hp

41.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
6,155 lb
3-point lift
4,381 lb
Hyd. flow
9.3 gpm
Top speed
18.6–24.9 mph

Ford 4130 (A) specs: key facts

  • The Ford 4130 (A) was built from 1990 to 1996.

  • The Ford 4130 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 41.2 kW (55.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Ford 4130 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

  • The Ford 4130 (A) has a Ford K 201 CID-NA engine, a 3-cylinder 3.29 L diesel unit.

  • The Ford 4130 (A) weighs 2,792 kg (6,155 lb) unladen.

  • The Ford 4130 (A) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Ford 4130 (A) lifts 1,987 kg (4,381 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Ford 4130 (A) delivers 35.3 L/min (9.3 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

Illustration of the 1990–1996 Ford 4130 (A), a 55 hp farm tractor, four-wheel-drive version, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph · four-wheel-drive version

How much horsepower does a 4130 (A) have?

The only figure for the 4130 (A) is 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
55.3 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

What engine is in a 4130 (A)?

A 4130 (A) has a Ford K 201 CID-NA, a 3-cylinder 3.29 L diesel engine.

Engine — 4130 (A) engine specifications
Make & modelFord K 201 CID-NA
Cylinders3, liquid-cooled
Displacement201.0 ci · 3.29 L
Max torque143 lb·ft · 194 N·m @ 1,200 rpm
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

How much will a 4130 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 4130 (A) lifts 4,381 lb (1,987 kg) at the lower-link ends.

Hydraulics & PTO — 4130 (A) hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemOpen centre
Pump flow9.3 gpm · 35.3 L/min
Pressure1,378–1,450 psi · 95–100 bar
Lift at ends4,381 lb · 1,987 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,756 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

What transmission does a 4130 (A) have?

Transmission specifications for the 4130 (A) are below.

Transmission — 4130 (A) transmission specifications
ClutchPedal operated dry AP single-disc clutch
SteeringHydrostatic FORD-NEW HOLLAND steering with double-acting steering cylinder
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

How much does a 4130 (A) weigh?

A 4130 (A) weighs 6,155 lb (2,792 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 4130 (A) weights and dimensions
Unladen weight6,155 lb · 2,792 kgtwo-wheel-drive version
Wheelbase84.5 in · 2,146 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Length138.6 in · 3,521 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Width69.7–96.7 in · 1,771–2,457 mm
Height96.0 in · 2,438 mm
Ground clearance13.9 in · 353 mm
Front track52.8–79.6 in · 1,341–2,023 mmtwo-wheel-drive version
Rear track59.6–79.8 in · 1,515–2,026 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”

What oil does a 4130 (A) take, and how much?

A 4130 (A) engine takes 7.0 qt (6.6 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

4130 (A) fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil7.0 qt · 6.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission8.9 qt · 8.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic35.8 qt · 33.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle5.8 qt · 5.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 4130 (A)?

Within 10% of its 55.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Ford 4130 (A)

Is a 4130 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Ford 4130 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.

What PTO does a 4130 (A) have?

A 4130 (A) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 4130”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Ford 4130 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-91322 · revision 919078. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document