Compare/Ford 531 vs Ford 545

Ford 531 vs Ford 545

Verdict: Ford 531 vs Ford 545

The Ford 531 and the Ford 545 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 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). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

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

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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

44.4 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

2200Reference

Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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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

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Manual-reversingReference

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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34.4 LReference

Capacity

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34.4 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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102.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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22.3 lpmReference

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

5010 to 12686 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

8.30x24Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

9.50x10Reference

11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear

18.4x16Reference

18.4-30Reference

Length

321 cmReference

683 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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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

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

140 cmReference

ROPS

204 cmReference

259 cmReference

Exhaust

188 cmReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Rear axle

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11.5 LReference

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.