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Years in Production / 1992–1999

Ford

5030

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Ford 5030.

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68hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1992–1999

Production years

Ford

Manufacturer

5030 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1992 - 1999

30 Utility Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Basildon, England

Original price was $25,500 in 1998

Manufacturer
Ford

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Capacity

Rops Fuel
17.3 gal65.5 L
Cab Fuel
25.3 gal95.8 L
Hydraulic System
12.7 gal48.1 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Type
closed center OptOptional
Capacity
12.7 gal48.1 L
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
8 gpm30.3 lpm
Pump Flow
14.4 gpmOptOptional54.5 lpm
Steering Flow
3.6 gpm13.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift
3080 lbs1397 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@1800

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Rops Charging Amps
55 (early)
Rops Charging Amps
45 (late)
Cab Charging Amps
70
Battery Cca
800
Battery Volts
12

5030 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Ford

diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
255 ci4.2 L
Bore Stroke
4.4x4.2 inches112 x 107 mm
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
16.3:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
13.2 qts12.5 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel

5030 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears in two ranges with left-hand shuttle.

Transmission Type
mechanical shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission
Dual Power
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed gear

8-speed mechanical shuttle

16-speed two-speed power shift

5030 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions And Tires

2wd Wheelbase
89.6 inches227 cm
4wd Wheelbase
89.2 inches226 cm
Weight
5547 to 6415 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
13.6-36

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
13.6-36

See it in action

Videos

Watch Ford 5030 videos from their original YouTube creators.

5030 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1704

Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 4 - 25, 1995Link: OCED Tractor Test 1704 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 6L used for power test.

Gear 3L used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
63.56 hp47.4 kW
Fuel Use
4.2 gal/hour15.9 l/hour
Fuel Use
3.6 gal/hour13.6 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
56.17 hp41.9 kW
Max Power
53.84 hp40.1 kW
Max Pull
7,762 lbs3520 kg