Head to head · Utility

Ford 4000 (1962-1965) vs RK Tractors RK55

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RK TractorsModel B

RK Tractors RK55

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
128 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
16
Full RK55 specs
FordFord 4000 (1962-1965)
vs
RK TractorsRK Tractors RK55

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 1,083–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
4000 (1962-1965)55 hp
RK5555 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 4000 (1962-1965) higher · +44 ci (+34%)
4000 (1962-1965)172 ci
RK55128 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 46th percentile; RK55 is in the 30th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
4000 (1962-1965)4
RK554
Median Utility Tractor4

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ RK55 higher · +4 (+33%)
4000 (1962-1965)12
RK5516
Median Utility Tractor12

4000 (1962-1965) is in the 50th percentile; RK55 is in the 73rd · 4,941 models

4000 (1962-1965) (A)RK55 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerFordRK Tractors—
Model4000 (1962-1965)RK55—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
ManufacturerFordYanmar—
Model40004TNV86T-CR—
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,800RPM▲ RK55+600 RPM · +27%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement172ci128ci▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+44 ci · +34%
Bore3.9in3.4in▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+0.5 in · +15%
Stroke3.6in3.5in▲ 4000 (1962-1965)+0.1 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeGearNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
LengthNot recorded141in—
WidthNot recorded63.8in—
Operating Weight3,165lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
System TypeOpen centerNot recorded—
Steering TypeManualPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeTransmissionIndependent with electro-hydraulic clutch—
Speed 1540rpm540rpmSame
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Hitch CategoryII/II—
Hitch Capacity3,195lb3,310lb▲ RK55+115 lb · +4%

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypeManualPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedWet disc—

Electrical

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecFord 4000 (1962-1965)RK Tractors RK55Difference
TypeOpenTwo-post ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 50th percentile (55 hp)B · 50th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 46th percentile (172 ci)B · 30th percentile (128 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 73rd percentile (16)

3-Point Hitch Capacity

median 3,197 lb
A · 50th percentile (3,195 lb)B · 55th percentile (3,310 lb)
A · 4000 (1962-1965)B · RK55Median Utility Tractor
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