Ford 4630 European model

juniur · Apr 13, 2015

I've got a 4630 in the shop that I'm replacing the seals between the transmission and rear end. Not a big deal do these type of repairs all the time, but it got me thinking about a couple of questions. Hopefully someone on here will have a good answer. First question is why the small fords don't have a common sump ( hydraulic/trans) like the larger tractors do? And the second question is why do the European models have wider steps and bigger fenders?

Sean in PA · Apr 14, 2015

Can't answer the question on the separate vs. common sumps, but I'm pretty sure that at least some of the European countries have much stiffer safety laws when it comes to worker safety, and that is why even the earliest 3 cylinder European Fords have the wider foot rests that go right up against the fender so you can't get your foot caught in between them if you were to slip. And since each of the individual countries isn't a large enough market unto itself they made all of the European models to meet a common minimum safety standard.

If you look through the parts books you'll still see certain things for specific countries, like they actually made a 9 speed S-O-S transmission specifically for Germany. I assume that is because the 10th speed of the standard S-O-S would make it go too fast to be legal there. No speed limit for cars on the Autobahn, but god forbid if you were to drive a tractor over 15 mph.

sotxbill · Apr 14, 2015

because... tractors were commonly driven on the roads over there to deliver product to markets,, They had to meet safety standards...

ie... separate emergency brake system. fenders that actually stopped tires from throwing mud... headlights mounted in grill so they did not vibrate and change alignment... horns.... trailer light plugs... etc.. etc.. It was the european market that drove the changes on the 10 series where the mufflers were moved forwards to meet noise emissions rules...

RodinNS · Apr 14, 2015

I suspect that the reason for the separate sumps on the 3 cylinder chassis was that the transmission has a somewhat higher oil level compared to the rear axle.
The fenders and foot boards I can only assume you're referring to stuff dating back to the thousand series because by the time the 30 series was rolled out they were all assembled in the UK.
In the old days the larger fenders and boards would have had to do with traffic laws in the UK and Europe.

Rod

juniur · Apr 15, 2015

Thanks for the reply rod. This tractor has a tag on the right side that is in French, so I'm assuming in was originally sold in Canada. I'm in Virginia. I work on some 3930 tractors and they don't have fenders and steps like this one. That's why I asked. Yes it was assembled in basildon.

RodinNS · Apr 15, 2015

Every 30 series tractor I've seen has had the same foot boards. Fenders... usually up to the 3930 had the small crown fenders and the 4630 usually had the arch fenders.. All Euro models of that time should have had cabs...

Rod

Ford 4630 European model

juniur

Member

Sean in PA

Well-known Member

sotxbill

Well-known Member

RodinNS

Well-known Member

juniur

Member

RodinNS

Well-known Member

Similar threads