Compare/Ford 260C vs Ford 540B

Ford 260C vs Ford 540B

Verdict: Ford 260C vs Ford 540B

The Ford 260C and the Ford 540B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 260C leads on rated power with 68 hp against 63 hp. Ford 540B is the lighter machine (4,775 kg vs 4,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 260C is the newer design (1989 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford 260C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 540B 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

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Best match

Clear

Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

68 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

standardReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

50.7 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

47.0 kWReference

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Power (gross)

50.7 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

238.7 NmReference

228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Torque ConverterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

open centerReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

81.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

2.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Rear Type

I/IIReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Total flow

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81.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1397 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

Steering

2.3 LReference

4.7 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

Weight

4948 to 7637 poundsReference

4775 to 11965 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

9.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16.1Reference

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2WD Industrial front

11L-15Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.0-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

703 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

233 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

220 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

4740 kgReference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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11.00L-16Reference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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139 cmReference

Max front axle

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2326 kgReference

Ford 260C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Speeds

Ford 540B attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 765 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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332 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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505 cmReference

Loading height

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314 cmReference

Bucket force

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3991 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2317 kgReference

Ford 540B Height

Hood

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140 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

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.