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Ford 515 vs Ford 531
Verdict: Ford 515 vs Ford 531
The Ford 515 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 59 hp. Ford 531 is the lighter machine (1,601 kg vs 1,968 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 531 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 515 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
gasolineReference
Variants
515
utilityReference
utilityReference
531
LCGReference
LCGReference
532
wood tractorReference
woods tractorReference
535
loader-tractorReference
loader-tractorReference
4600
farm tractorReference
farm tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.8 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
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
Compression
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7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Idle RPM
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600-2495Reference
Torque
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234.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1000Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
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
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
—
dry discReference
Oil type
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M2C53AReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
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Type
open centerReference
gearReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
1Reference
—
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
192 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
1601 kgReference
Length
308 cmReference
321 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
174 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
34 cmReference
21 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
142 to 190 cmReference
Steering wheel
147 cmReference
137 cmReference
Front tire
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6.00x16Reference
Rear tire
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8.30x24Reference
Industrial front
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9.50x10Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4x16Reference
Ford 515 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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51Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Gas Battery AH
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77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 515 Height
Hood
136 cmReference
120 cmReference
ROPS
263 cmReference
204 cmReference
Exhaust
204 cmReference
188 cmReference
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.