Compare/Ford 535 vs Ford 540

Ford 535 vs Ford 540

Verdict: Ford 535 vs Ford 540

The Ford 535 and the Ford 540 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 540 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 540 is the lighter machine (2,045 kg vs 7,130 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). In short: choose the Ford 540 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 535 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a 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

59 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

44.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2495Reference

Torque

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212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.457 mmReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

330mm discReference

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

Steering

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1.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

53.0 LReference

45.4 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

power reversingReference

Capacity

53.0 LReference

45.4 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

30.3 lpmReference

79.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1397 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Steering flow

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10.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

207 cmReference

Weight

7130 to 7323 poundsReference

2045 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

11.00L-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

16.9-30Reference

14.9x24Reference

Length

494 cmReference

309 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

262 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

205 cmReference

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Clearance (front axle)

32 cmReference

44 cmReference

Front tread

142 cmReference

137 cmReference

Rear tread

152 cmReference

142 to 193 cmReference

Gas Operating

3234 kgReference

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Diesel Operating

3321 kgReference

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Max front axle

3855 kgReference

3175 kgReference

Max rear axle

4536 kgReference

4082 kgReference

Width

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167 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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36 cmReference

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Ford 535 attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging volts

51Reference

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging amps

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51Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel} Battery AH

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128Reference

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

Hood

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133 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Exhaust

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206 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.