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Ford 345D vs Ford 531

Verdict: Ford 345D vs Ford 531

The Ford 345D and the Ford 531 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 531 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 58 hp. Ford 531 is the lighter machine (1,601 kg vs 8,520 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 345D is the newer design (1993 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 531 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 345D 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

58 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

gasolineReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

43.3 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

43.3 kWReference

44.7 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2495Reference

Torque

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234.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1000Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Oil capacity

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12.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

13-inch organicReference

dry discReference

Oil type

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M2C53AReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Type

manual shuttleReference

gearReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Weight

3964 kgReference

1601 kgReference

Ag front

12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Wheelbase

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192 cmReference

Front tire

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6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

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8.30x24Reference

Industrial front

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9.50x10Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4x16Reference

Length

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321 cmReference

Width

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174 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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40 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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21 cmReference

Front tread

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137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 190 cmReference

Steering wheel

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137 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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51Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel} Battery AH

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128Reference

Variants

515

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utilityReference

531

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LCGReference

532

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woods tractorReference

535

—

loader-tractorReference

4600

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farm tractorReference

Ford 531 Height

Hood

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120 cmReference

ROPS

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204 cmReference

Exhaust

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188 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.