Compare/Ford 2810 vs Ford 541

Ford 2810 vs Ford 541

Verdict: Ford 2810 vs Ford 541

The Ford 2810 and the Ford 541 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 2810 leads on rated power with 37 hp against 34 hp. Ford 541 is the lighter machine (3,513 kg vs 4,420 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 2810 is the newer design (1983 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford 2810 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 541 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

37 hp

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires.Reference

dieselReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

3.4 LReference

manualReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

27.2 kWReference

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Engine

25.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

21.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 97 mmReference

90 x 91 mmReference

Power

25.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

27.2 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

137.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

24.5 kWReference

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Max power

21.0 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

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22.9 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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26.3 kWReference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

330mm dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

23.9 kWReference

25.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

24.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

45.8 LReference

30.3 LReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

45.8 LReference

30.3 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

3.4 LReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1331 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

23.7 kWReference

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Capacities

2WD Fuel

49.2 LReference

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4WD Fuel

60.6 LReference

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Fuel

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41.6 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

213 cmReference

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Weight

4420 to 4995 poundsReference

3513 to 3664 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 6.00-16. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 13.6-28Reference

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Length

323 cmReference

356 cmReference

Width

173 cmReference

141 cmReference

2WD Operating weight

2004 kgReference

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4WD Operating weight

2265 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

54 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

52 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

142 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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

Wheelbase

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226 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 2810 attachments

2810 Serial Numbers

1983

C694500Reference

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1984

C707400Reference

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1985

C732600Reference

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1986

BA74292Reference

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1987

BB05681Reference

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1988

BB31777Reference

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1989

BB80620Reference

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1990

BC26239Reference

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Location:

Identification plate inside the engine compartmentReference

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

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Mk I Charging amps

32Reference

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Mk II Charging amps

51Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

51Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 2810 Height

Hood

149 cmReference

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ROPS

237 cmReference

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Exhaust

206 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

7.9 l/hourReference

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Max pull

1830 kgReference

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Speeds

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.