Compare/Ford 4500 vs Ford 515

Ford 4500 vs Ford 515

Verdict: Ford 4500 vs Ford 515

The Ford 4500 and the Ford 515 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 515 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. Ford 515 is the lighter machine (1,968 kg vs 4,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 515 is the newer design (1975 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 515 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4500 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

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference

gasolineReference

Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

43.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.2 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

41.2 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

43.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Torque

198.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1450Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.5 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Type

gearReference

open centerReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Gasoline PTO (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

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Diesel PTO (claimed)

34.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

30.3 LReference

41.6 LReference

Capacity

30.3 LReference

41.6 LReference

Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

80.6 lpmReference

83.3 lpmReference

Total flow

100.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

1Reference

Rear lift

907 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

1632 kgReference

1968 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

9.00-16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-28Reference

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Length

701 cmReference

308 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

192 cmReference

Shipping weight

3280 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

29 cmReference

Front tread

142 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 193 cmReference

152 cmReference

Steering wheel

149 cmReference

147 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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34 cmReference

Ford 4500 attachments

4500 Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

22Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Gasoline Battery AH

80Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 753 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford Side-Shift BackhoeReference

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Transport height

345 cmReference

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Digging depth

391 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth

381 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

524 cmReference

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Loading height

309 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

186°Reference

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Swing Arc

182°Reference

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Bucket force

3764 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2553 kgReference

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Ford 755 Backhoe

Bucket width

60 cmReference

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Ford Side-Shift Backhoe

Ford 4500 Height

Hood

141 cmReference

136 cmReference

ROPS

255 cmReference

263 cmReference

Exhaust

207 cmReference

204 cmReference

Variants

515

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utilityReference

531

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LCGReference

532

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wood tractorReference

535

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loader-tractorReference

4600

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farm tractorReference

Ford 515 attachments

Ford 515 Height

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.