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Ford 530A LCG vs Ford 540B
Verdict: Ford 530A LCG vs Ford 540B
The Ford 530A LCG and the Ford 540B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 540B leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford 530A LCG is the lighter machine (1,682 kg vs 4,775 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540B is the newer design (1984 vs 1981). In short: choose the Ford 540B for outright pulling power, or the Ford 530A LCG 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
62 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 18.4x16 rear tires.Reference
Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference
Differential lock
foot-engagedReference
standardReference
Steering
1.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
46.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine
44.0 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
41.8 kWReference
44.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.7 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
234.6 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.4 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Torque ConverterReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
23.5 LReference
41.6 LReference
Type
synchromeshReference
open centerReference
Capacity
23.5 LReference
41.6 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
30.7 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.8 LReference
4.7 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
895 kgReference
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Rear PTO
live (optional)Reference
independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Total flow
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81.4 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1397 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
49.2 LReference
60.6 LReference
Rear axle
23.3 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1682 kgReference
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
8.30-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf rear
18.4-16Reference
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Industrial front
8.50-10Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
8.30-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
321 cmReference
703 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (hood)
120 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
204 cmReference
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Max rear axle
2721 kgReference
4740 kgReference
Ground clearance
21 cmReference
35 cmReference
Ag front
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7.50-16Reference
Ag rear
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16.9-24Reference
Front tread
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139 cmReference
Rear tread
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154 cmReference
Max front axle
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2326 kgReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
32Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750 (diesel)Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Speeds
Ford 540B attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 BackhoeReference
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 540B Height
Hood
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140 cmReference
ROPS
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257 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.