Ford 4600 2wd to 4wd conversion?

[kverneland es 80]

there is one of them down near me mark it will be competing at the ploughing match in sept

 

[4440]

That sounds interesting, I must take a look. Was it a recent issue of classic tractor?

Yes, about two months ago, I will have to dig it out.

 

[4440]

May 2019 Classic Tractor Magazine

 

[hendrebc]

May 2019 Classic Tractor Magazine

Is that an advert for them for sale? How much are they?

 

[Happy hillbily]

Is that an advert for them for sale? How much are they?

I think thats a county photo of the kit they supplied, and a table of the dates when they were supplied.
theres a ford 4wd 4600 ebay atm dosnt look too bad mechanically but the cab needs a lot of tlc.

 

[aditzamarian]

Hi, I have a 4600 2wd and want to convert it to a 4wd. Have you managed to fix yours?
I have found a axle like your from a backhoe Ford 550 but I do not have the front drop box.

 

[Lincsman]

Hi, I have a 4600 2wd and want to convert it to a 4wd. Have you managed to fix yours?
I have found a axle like your from a backhoe Ford 550 but I do not have the front drop box.

But the 550 was centre driven and small wheels, not sure it would work.

 

[aditzamarian]

But the 550 was centre driven and small wheels, not sure it would work.

Hi, yes you are right but..
1. Centre drive but I use only the front axle from 550, boulster and front dropbox from a 4600-4610 4wd and rear dropbox from a 4wd 4600
2. Wheel dimensions is 24 front and 36 back

 

[Happy hillbily]

Hi, yes you are right but..
1. Centre drive but I use only the front axle from 550, boulster and front dropbox from a 4600-4610 4wd and rear dropbox from a 4wd 4600
2. Wheel dimensions is 24 front and 36 back

Be much less hassle to buy a 4wd 4610 !

 

[Boohoo]

Hi, yes you are right but..
1. Centre drive but I use only the front axle from 550, boulster and front dropbox from a 4600-4610 4wd and rear dropbox from a 4wd 4600
2. Wheel dimensions is 24 front and 36 back

You need to get all the 4wd parts from one tractor to be sure that the ratios will be correct.

 

[JohnBoy]

also were the 550 4wd a funny setup, taking drive out the PTO shaft.

Or did I dream that bit?

 

[James_4600]

Evening all,

I hope there’s still some active members around.
Been searching the net and found this post.
I’m after the Round slotted but that goes inside the Carraro front axle.
I’ve got a 4600 conversion. I’m told the front and back axle came off a 4610. Been searching part number on CNHI, but still not 100% sure that I’m looking at the right mechanical drawings.

anyone got any info on identifying Carraro axles from the EL number. Mines EL982.

 

[REStracTORATION]

Evening all,

I hope there’s still some active members around.
Been searching the net and found this post.
I’m after the Round slotted but that goes inside the Carraro front axle.
I’ve got a 4600 conversion. I’m told the front and back axle came off a 4610. Been searching part number on CNHI, but still not 100% sure that I’m looking at the right mechanical drawings.

anyone got any info on identifying Carraro axles from the EL number. Mines EL982.

Look almost similar to what leyland used too
They won't be the same but possibly worth a look to rule it out

 

[Grahaven]

Gday (hello) everyone, I'm Graham Lapworth, from the South Coast, New South Wales, Australia. I just came across this thread and I am greatly interested as I own a Ford 4600 4x4 with FEL,1980 I think, with cararro front axle. I purchased it for $14000 10 years ago, cheap for down here Unfortunately I just experienced an engine failure, emulsified oil/water in the sump. So I was trying to decide whether to scrap her or not, it would seem I have a rare old tractor. I do love her so I will fix the engine, however I was contemplating putting a new BSD 333 short engine in, but after your comments it would be a mistake to change to a new engine. The upside, I have her panels off and I will take some pics for you. Mine has the same front axle set up as in your pics but different at the back and no county emblems. I'm not a Tractor expert but I have plenty of experience and some problems I have had and solved. Happy to chat. Excuse my ignorance but what would my tractor sell for to a collector, any Ideas?
Cheers Graham.

 

[Nearly]

In the UK?
Probably about the same as the shipping cost?
Value £8k in good order with good Q cab?
Dry country European Q cabs can change hands for £4k.
Mend it, work it and enjoy it.

My son is driving a header in Moree. Could he ger it in his luggage?

 

[livestock 1]

The axle is a Carrero AE 2 there’s nothing special about it it’s also used on Marshall, David Brown 1400 series Case and possibly Sanderson there will be others too

 

[livestock 1]

Look almost similar to what leyland used too
They won't be the same but possibly worth a look to rule it out

I think they were on Leyland yes too