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Ford 4000 HD vs Ford 540B
Verdict: Ford 4000 HD vs Ford 540B
The Ford 4000 HD and the Ford 540B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 63 hp. Ford 4000 HD is the lighter machine (3,631 kg vs 4,775 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540B is the newer design (1984 vs 1960). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four-speeds with over-, under-, and direct-drive.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
Steering
powerReference
4.7 LReference
Differential lock
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standardReference
Variants
40401
4-speed, no 3-point or ptoReference
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40403
4-speedReference
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40404
Select-O-Speed, no 3-point or PTOReference
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40405
Select-O-SpeedReference
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40406
Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 ptoReference
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Engine
Engine
46.6 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
42.0 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
190.4 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
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47.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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47.0 kWReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Transmission
Type
power shiftReference
open centerReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Select-O-SpeedReference
Torque ConverterReference
Capacities
Fuel
64.3 LReference
60.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
7.6 LReference
41.6 LReference
Capacity
7.6 LReference
41.6 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering press.
86.2 barReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
567 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Total flow
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81.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1317 kgReference
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
7.50-16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
325 cmReference
703 cmReference
Width
178 cmReference
215 cmReference
40401 Shipping
1647 kgReference
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40403 Shipping
1742 kgReference
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40404 Shipping
1718 kgReference
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40405 Shipping
1812 kgReference
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40406 Shipping
1827 kgReference
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Ballasted
3463 kgReference
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Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-24Reference
Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Front tread
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139 cmReference
Rear tread
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154 cmReference
Max front axle
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2326 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4740 kgReference
Ford 4000 HD attachments
4000 HD Serial Numbers
1960
105943Reference
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1961
131427Reference
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1962
155531Reference
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Location:
Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12 (diesel)Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
135 (diesel)Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 713 10FT Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 713 14FT BackhoeReference
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
429 cmReference
383 cmReference
Reach from pivot
533 cmReference
505 cmReference
Loading height
342 cmReference
314 cmReference
Bucket force
2721 kgReference
3991 kgReference
Ford 713 12 FT Backhoe
Ford 713 14FT Backhoe
Speeds
Ford 540B attachments
Ford 765 Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth
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378 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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332 cmReference
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.