Compare/Ford 531 vs Ford 540A

Ford 531 vs Ford 540A

Verdict: Ford 531 vs Ford 540A

The Ford 531 and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 531 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 540A is the lighter machine (12 kg vs 1,601 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). In short: choose the Ford 531 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 540A 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

600-2495Reference

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Torque

234.6 NmReference

212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

1000Reference

1200Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Oil capacity

12.0 LReference

18.0 LReference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Oil type

M2C53AReference

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Transmission

—

Manual-shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

gearReference

torque converterReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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68.1 LReference

Capacity

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68.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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4.4 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1397 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

192 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

1601 kgReference

11.500 to 9100 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

8.30x24Reference

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Industrial front

9.50x10Reference

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Industrial rear

18.4x16Reference

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Length

321 cmReference

703 cmReference

Width

174 cmReference

215 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

21 cmReference

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Front tread

137 to 198 cmReference

139 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 190 cmReference

154 cmReference

Steering wheel

137 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

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Gas Battery AH

77Reference

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Diesel} Battery AH

128Reference

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Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 531 Height

Hood

120 cmReference

133 cmReference

ROPS

204 cmReference

257 cmReference

Exhaust

188 cmReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

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.