
Head to head · Utility
Ford 3600 vs Mahindra 4550

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MahindraModel B
Mahindra 4550
Utility
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 167 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 8
FordFord 3600
vs
MahindraMahindra 4550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tied360048 hp
455048 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
3600 is in the 43rd percentile; 4550 is in the 43rd · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 3600 higher · +8 ci (+5%)3600175 ci
4550167 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
3600 is in the 46th percentile; 4550 is in the 45th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
▲ 4550 higher · +1 (+33%)36003
45504
Median Utility Tractor4
3600 is in the 23rd percentile; 4550 is in the 50th · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 4550 higher · +2 (+33%)36006
45508
Median Utility Tractor12
3600 is in the 11th percentile; 4550 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models
3600 (A)4550 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Mahindra | — |
| Model | 3600 | 4550 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Mahindra | — |
| Model | Ford | Mahindra | — |
| Power Output | 48hp | 48hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,300RPM | ▲ 4550+300 RPM · +15% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 4550+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 175ci | 167ci | ▲ 3600+8 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.5in | ▲ 3600+0.7 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 4.3in | ▲ 4550+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type / Synchromesh with dry disc clutch | Gear type with dry disc clutch | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 127in | 119in | ▲ 3600+8 in · +7% |
| Width | 64in | 70.5in | ▲ 4550+6.5 in · +10% |
| Height | 54in | 92.1in | ▲ 4550+38.1 in · +71% |
| Operating Weight | 4,415lb | 4,267lb | ▲ 3600+148 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or live (optional) | Live with dual-stage clutch | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | 540rpm | Same |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 6x16 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 12.4x28 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,940lb | 3,528lb | ▲ 4550+1,588 lb · +82% |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Brake Type | Differential mechanical expanding shoe | Dry disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 2.8gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3600 | Mahindra 4550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station or two-post ROPS | Open operator station with two-post ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 43rd percentile (48 hp)B · 43rd percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 46th percentile (175 ci)B · 45th percentile (167 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 11th percentile (6)B · 23rd percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 42nd percentile (4,415 lb)B · 40th percentile (4,267 lb)
A · 3600B · 4550Median Utility Tractor