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Ford 515 vs Ford 545
Verdict: Ford 515 vs Ford 545
The Ford 515 and the Ford 545 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 545 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 515 is the lighter machine (1,968 kg vs 5,010 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 545 is the newer design (1979 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 545 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
Power-reversing transmission with torque converter. Stall speed at engine rpm of 2050. Torque multiplication ratio is 2.78-to-1.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
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
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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
44.4 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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2200Reference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Manual-reversingReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Rear axle
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11.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
34.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
34.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
102.2 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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22.3 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1968 kgReference
5010 to 12686 poundsReference
Length
308 cmReference
683 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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Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4-30Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Max front axle
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3642 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5216 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
140 cmReference
ROPS
263 cmReference
259 cmReference
Exhaust
204 cmReference
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Ford 545 attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 14ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
Digging depth
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441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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396 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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558 cmReference
Loading height
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322 cmReference
Bucket force
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4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2957 kgReference
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Ford 545 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.