Compare/Ford 1920 vs Ford 541

Ford 1920 vs Ford 541

Verdict: Ford 1920 vs Ford 541

The Ford 1920 and the Ford 541 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 541 leads on rated power with 34 hp against 33 hp. Ford 1920 is the lighter machine (2,849 kg vs 3,513 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 1920 is the newer design (1987 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford 541 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 1920 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

33 hp

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

FordReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

FordReference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges, with mechanical shuttle shifting.Reference

dieselReference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

24.8 kWReference

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Engine (net)

23.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 90 mmReference

90 x 91 mmReference

Power (net)

23.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

24.8 kWReference

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Compression

19:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

1-2-4-3Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

5.6 LReference

14.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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22.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.3 kWReference

Oil capacity

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4.7 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

21.3 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

29.1 LReference

30.3 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

29.1 LReference

30.3 LReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

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Total flow

40.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

10.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

853 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

37.1 LReference

41.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

226 cmReference

Weight

2849 to 3069 poundsReference

3513 to 3664 poundsReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7-16. Rear: 13.6-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

25x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

27x8.50-15Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

356 cmReference

Width

148 cmReference

141 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

228 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

1292 kgReference

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4WD Shipping weight

1392 kgReference

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Ground clearance

32 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

109 to 144 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

115 cmReference

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Rear tread

116 to 154 cmReference

101/111/121/132/142/152/162/172 cmReference

541 Rear tire

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10-28Reference

541 Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-28Reference

541-4 Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 10-38Reference

541 Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 11-28Reference

541-4 Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 5.50-16. Rear: 12-38Reference

541 Shipping weight

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1593 kgReference

541-4 Shipping weight

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1661 kgReference

541 Ground clearance

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49 cmReference

541-4 Ground clearance

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63 cmReference

Front tread

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101 to 198 cmReference

Ford 1920 attachments

1920 Serial Numbers

1987

UP21001Reference

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1988

UP21710Reference

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1989

UP24896Reference

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1990

UP27299Reference

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1991

UP29354Reference

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1992

UP30817Reference

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1993

UP32448Reference

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1994

UP34038Reference

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1995

UP35988Reference

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1996

UP37672Reference

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1997

UP39076Reference

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1998

UP41105Reference

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1999

UP43277Reference

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2000

UP45272Reference

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Location:

transmission, left sideReference

The serial number on the Ford 541 is on the left side, behind the starter and on top of the transmission case.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

negative (12V)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

72" Mower deck

Cutting width

182 cmReference

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Ford 758B Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 758B BackhoeReference

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Transport height

198 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

259 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth

210 cmReference

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Loading height

199 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

177°Reference

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Bucket force

1304 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

775 kgReference

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Variants

541

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offsetReference

641

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utilityReference

741

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row-cropReference

541-4

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offset high-clearanceReference

541 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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11977Reference

1959

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58312Reference

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.