Compare/Ford 4500 vs Ford 531

Ford 4500 vs Ford 531

Verdict: Ford 4500 vs Ford 531

The Ford 4500 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 4,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 531 is the newer design (1975 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 531 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

60 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

44.7 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

44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

8:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

198.0 NmReference

234.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1450Reference

1000Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.5 LReference

10.4 LReference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

12.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Idle RPM

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600-2495Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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Type

gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Oil type

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M2C53AReference

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

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Capacity

30.3 LReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Pump flow

80.6 lpmReference

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Total flow

100.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

907 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

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

192 cmReference

Weight

1632 kgReference

1601 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

8.30x24Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

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Lawn/turf front

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

9.00-16Reference

9.50x10Reference

Industrial rear

16.9-28Reference

18.4x16Reference

Length

701 cmReference

321 cmReference

Width

179 cmReference

174 cmReference

Shipping weight

3280 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

40 cmReference

Front tread

142 cmReference

137 to 198 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 193 cmReference

142 to 190 cmReference

Steering wheel

149 cmReference

137 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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21 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

alternatorReference

Charging amps

22Reference

51Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Gasoline Battery AH

80Reference

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Diesel Battery AH

128Reference

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Charging volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel} Battery AH

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128Reference

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

120 cmReference

ROPS

255 cmReference

204 cmReference

Exhaust

207 cmReference

188 cmReference

Variants

515

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utilityReference

531

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LCGReference

532

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woods tractorReference

535

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loader-tractorReference

4600

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farm tractorReference

Ford 531 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.