1982 model 4610

woodbutcher · Jun 9, 2008

I'm planning to take a look at a tractor I saw advertised as a 1982 model 4610 with a commercial front-loader. Apparently it has an 8-speed tranny and single remotes. I pull an 8' shredder with my 4500, but I'm not sure I'd want to do too much field work with an ag-tractor carrying a front-loader. The extra weight might destroy the front end of the tractor. Is there anything about the 4610 that I need to check for extra wear?

Fordfarmer · Jun 9, 2008

They're a good, though, efficient tractor. I take it the loader in not a quick-attach? Check the axle pivot, and also check to see that the machined 'washers' were put in the front axle around the bolts that adjust the axle width. (without them, the axle tends to crack when a loader is used.)

Brian in MA · Jun 9, 2008

I see it all the time around here. Many farmers run the loader tractors in the field all summer. My 5600 does not have a quick removal loader, but I do take it off every spring and put it back on in the fall. It's not that big a project, but not as simple as the quick attach loaders. I wouldn't let that make me not buy a certain tractor.

Jerry/MT · Jun 9, 2008

I have an "82 Ford 4610 that I have added an EZee On loader to and I have no real issues with the loader being installed. I don"t farm, I have a small cattle ranch and use the tractor mostly in the winter for feeding. My only complaint is that the gearing of the 8X2 transmission is not the best for loader work but otherwise it is a efficient and sound machine.

woodbutcher · Jun 9, 2008

Thanks to all for the good info. I'll check those machined washers. It's not a quick attach loader, I don't think. From pictures I've seen it looks like a commercial loader. I may try to move the loader from the 4610 over to my 4500 which is made for a loader, but hasn't had one since I bought it.
Butch

woodbutcher · Jun 9, 2008

Well, I drove 30 miles to look at the tractor and parked right under a thunderstorm. There was a mixup in the arrangements and nobody was there with a key, so I couldn't listen to it run or drive it.
I may go back in a day or two. I like the size of the tractor. I was surprised that it has 30" tires on the back. I'm assuming the engine is the 201 cu.in., but I need to do more research. The front-loader is a worn-out commercial loader. I think I would dismantle it.
Butch

RodinNS · Jun 9, 2008

Engine is a 201. Look hard at the front axle pivot, spindles and king pin bushings, drag link and see if the power steering seems normal. They are a tough tractor. All the better if it's a dual pump system with load sensing remotes.
Learn to carry a narrow blade common screwdriver and you'll never be stuck around one of those tractors either... I don't know why they even bothered to put a 'key' in them. A 4" galvanized spike will start them.

Rod

Fordfarmer · Jun 9, 2008

16.9x30's are the most common size on 4000/4600/4610's around here. See one now and then with 12.4x38, 13.6x38, 14.9x30, 18.4x30, or an oddball 36" (probably an English import)

Brian in MA · Jun 10, 2008

Been there. I generally pull the key out of mine in one remote field I use and never remember to bring it back when I'm working. I figure no key keeps kids from starting it, but anyone that knows these tractors can take it away with a screwdriver.

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