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Ford 535 vs Ford 540A
Verdict: Ford 535 vs Ford 540A
The Ford 535 and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 59 hp. Ford 540A is the lighter machine (12 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 540A is the newer design (1981 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
59 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
gasolineReference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
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41.0 kWReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
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
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
330mm discReference
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Transmission
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Manual-shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
68.1 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
68.1 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
30.3 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1397 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Steering flow
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20.8 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.4 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
7130 to 7323 poundsReference
11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11.00L-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-30Reference
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Length
494 cmReference
703 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
262 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
205 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
32 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
Gas Operating
3234 kgReference
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Diesel Operating
3321 kgReference
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Max front axle
3855 kgReference
2326 kgReference
Max rear axle
4536 kgReference
4740 kgReference
Ag front
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11.00L-16Reference
Ag rear
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14.9-24Reference
Width
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215 cmReference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Ford 535 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging volts
51Reference
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Charging amps
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51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
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
Hood
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133 cmReference
ROPS
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257 cmReference
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.