Weight summary
The published Ford 5030 weight is 5,547–8,250 lb (2,516–3,742 kg). The primary figure used for comparisons is 5,988 lb (2,716 kg), listed as Operating — 4WD ROPS. The published configurations span 2,703 lb, a 48.7% difference from the lightest listed setup.
How this weight compares
Utility Tractor peers · 1,294 tractors in the benchmark.
Average
Low and high use the 10th and 90th percentiles of the peer group, which keeps one unusually light or heavy tractor from distorting the scale. Average is the peer-group mean.
Tractor profile
Model information
| Manufacturer | Ford |
|---|---|
| Model | 5030 |
| Category | Farm tractor |
| Model years | 1992 – 1999 |
| Tractor type | Utility Tractor |
| Published weight variants | 4 |
Weight variants
Shipping, operating, ballasted and drivetrain/configuration weights are kept separate when the source publishes them separately.
| Weight type | Configuration | Weight | Metric | US tons | Variant / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | — | 5,547 lb | 2,516 kg | 2.77 | — |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | — | 6,415 lb | 2,909 kg | 3.21 | — |
| Operating | 4WD ROPS | 5,988 lb | 2,716 kg | 2.99 | — |
| Ballasted | — | 8,250 lb | 3,742 kg | 4.12 | — |
How configuration changes the weight
Technical details
Dimensions
Power & weight ratios
Transport snapshot
Weight context
Tractors with similar weight
Useful reference points from the same dataset.
Closest by published weight
- New Holland 5030 (5988 lb)
- John Deere 2130 (5980 lb)
- Kubota M7500 (5980 lb)
- New Holland TD5010 (5997 lb)
- New Holland TD5020 (5997 lb)
Closest comparable tractors
- New Holland 5030 (5988 lb, 62 hp)
- John Deere 2130 (5980 lb)
- Kubota M7500 (5980 lb)
- John Deere 2355 (5965 lb)
- Mahindra 6065 (6096 lb, 62 hp)
Ford 5030 weight FAQ
How much does a Ford 5030 weigh?
The Ford 5030 weighs 5,988 lb (2,716 kg) using the published Operating — 4WD ROPS figure. Across the published configurations on this page, weight ranges from 5,547 to 8,250 lb (2,516 to 3,742 kg).
How much heavier is the 4WD Ford 5030 than the 2WD model?
Published 2WD weight is 5,547 lb (2,516 kg), while published 4WD weight is 5,988–6,415 lb (2,716–2,910 kg). On a midpoint basis, the published 4WD configurations are about 654 lb heavier. Tires, transmission and other configuration differences can also affect the number.
What is the operating weight of the Ford 5030 compared with shipping weight?
Published operating weight is 5,988 lb (2,716 kg), versus 5,547–6,415 lb (2,516–2,910 kg) for shipping weight. That is roughly 441 lb (8%) more than shipping weight. Operating weight is generally the more useful starting point when estimating a ready-to-use tractor.
How much does the Ford 5030 weigh with ballast?
The published ballasted weight is 8,250 lb (3,742 kg). That is up to 2,703 lb (48.7%) above the lightest published configuration. Ballast can therefore change the practical hauling and ground-pressure picture substantially on this model.
Is the Ford 5030 heavy or light for a utility tractor?
It is close to average for its peer group. The representative figure sits at about the 65th percentile, near the middle of the utility tractor peers. That puts it in the average range for this comparison. It is 725 lb heavier than the peer-group average of 5,263 lb.
How wide is the Ford 5030 for transport?
The maximum published tractor width is 69.5 in (5.8 ft). That is 32.5 in under 8.5 ft before allowing for a loader, duals, implements or other equipment that may increase transport width.
