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Ford 515 vs Ford 540
Verdict: Ford 515 vs Ford 540
The Ford 515 and the Ford 540 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 540 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 515 is the lighter machine (1,968 kg vs 2,045 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 540 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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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
Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Variants
515
utilityReference
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531
LCGReference
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532
wood tractorReference
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535
loader-tractorReference
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4600
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.8 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 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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212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
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
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
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1.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
power reversingReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
79.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
1Reference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Steering flow
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10.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.1 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
2045 kgReference
Length
308 cmReference
309 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
167 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
44 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
34 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
137 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
147 cmReference
148 cmReference
Front tire
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7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
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14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
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7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
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14.9x24Reference
Max front axle
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3175 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4082 kgReference
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
133 cmReference
ROPS
263 cmReference
257 cmReference
Exhaust
204 cmReference
206 cmReference
Ford 540 attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Transport height
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332 cmReference
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 Rotation
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167°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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4018 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2317 kgReference
Ford 540 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.