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Ford 455C vs Ford 531
Verdict: Ford 455C vs Ford 531
The Ford 455C and the Ford 531 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Ford 455C is the newer design (1989 vs 1975). 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
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
gasolineReference
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
455C
industrial tractorReference
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455C TLB
backhoe-loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
257.6 NmReference
234.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Fuel tank
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49.2 LReference
Idle RPM
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600-2495Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
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M2C53AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
36.5 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
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Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
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Pressure
168.9 barReference
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Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
—
540@1800Reference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
192 cmReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
8.30x24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12.0-16.5Reference
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2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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4WD Industrial rear
18.4-24Reference
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Length
502 cmReference
321 cmReference
Width
217 cmReference
174 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
157 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
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Rear tread
172 cmReference
142 to 190 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
5443 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5216 kgReference
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Weight
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1601 kgReference
Industrial front
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9.50x10Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4x16Reference
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
Steering wheel
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137 cmReference
Ford 455C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
51Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
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Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Gas Battery AH
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77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH
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128Reference
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.