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Ford 531 vs Ford 540
Verdict: Ford 531 vs Ford 540
The Ford 531 and the Ford 540 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Ford 531 is the lighter machine (1,601 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). 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
60 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
woods tractorReference
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535
loader-tractorReference
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4600
farm tractorReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
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Engine (gross)
44.7 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)
44.7 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
600-2495Reference
600-2495Reference
Torque
234.6 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1000Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-3Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
dry discReference
Oil type
M2C53AReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
power reversingReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Hydraulic system
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45.4 LReference
Capacity
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45.4 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Pump flow
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79.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
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10.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.1 LReference
Rear Type
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II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
192 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
1601 kgReference
2045 kgReference
Front tire
6.00x16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
8.30x24Reference
14.9x24Reference
Industrial front
9.50x10Reference
7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
18.4x16Reference
14.9x24Reference
Length
321 cmReference
309 cmReference
Width
174 cmReference
167 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
40 cmReference
44 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
21 cmReference
36 cmReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
137 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 190 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
137 cmReference
148 cmReference
Max front axle
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3175 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4082 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
51Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ford 531 Height
Hood
120 cmReference
133 cmReference
ROPS
204 cmReference
257 cmReference
Exhaust
188 cmReference
206 cmReference
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Steering
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1.1 LReference
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.