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Ford 4000 LCG vs Ford 540B
Verdict: Ford 4000 LCG vs Ford 540B
The Ford 4000 LCG 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 LCG is the lighter machine (2,663 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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Ford
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Rated power
63 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 8.3-24 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
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standardReference
Steering
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4.7 LReference
Engine
Fuel tank
64.3 LReference
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Engine (gross)
46.6 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Displacement
2.8 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
99 x 91 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (gross)
42.0 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
16.8:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
190.4 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
10.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine
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44.7 kWReference
Power
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44.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gas gear Shipping weight
1207 kgReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
254mm dry discReference
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Transmission
Select-O-SpeedReference
Torque ConverterReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
189 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
2663 to 3103 poundsReference
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
Front tire
6.50x13Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
8.3x24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
6.50x13Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
8.3x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
306 cmReference
703 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
133 cmReference
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Diesel SoS Shipping weight
1407 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
20 cmReference
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Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-24Reference
Width
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215 cmReference
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
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Gas Battery volts
6Reference
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Diesel Battery volts
12Reference
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Charging amps
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51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Speeds
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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41.6 LReference
Capacity
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41.6 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Total flow
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81.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.7 LReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
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.