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Ford 515 vs Ford 540A
Verdict: Ford 515 vs Ford 540A
The Ford 515 and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. Ford 540A is the lighter machine (12 kg vs 1,968 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540A is the newer design (1981 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
59 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Differential lock
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optionalReference
Steering
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4.4 LReference
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
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
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41.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Manual-shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
68.1 LReference
Type
open centerReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
68.1 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
1Reference
IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Steering flow
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20.8 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.4 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Length
308 cmReference
703 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
215 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
34 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
Steering wheel
147 cmReference
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Ag front
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11.00L-16Reference
Ag rear
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14.9-24Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Max front axle
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2326 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4740 kgReference
Ford 515 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 515 Height
Hood
136 cmReference
133 cmReference
ROPS
263 cmReference
257 cmReference
Exhaust
204 cmReference
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Ford 540A attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width
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91 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 force
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3991 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2317 kgReference
Ford 540A Height
Speeds
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.