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Ford 540 vs Ford 540A
Verdict: Ford 540 vs Ford 540A
The Ford 540 and the Ford 540A 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 540A is the lighter machine (12 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 540A is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 540 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.Reference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
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optionalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
600-2495Reference
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Torque
212.9 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
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41.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
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Manual-shiftReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
1.1 LReference
4.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
45.4 LReference
68.1 LReference
Type
power reversingReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
45.4 LReference
68.1 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
10.4 lpmReference
20.8 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.1 LReference
4.4 LReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
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
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
2045 kgReference
11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
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Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
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Industrial front
7.50x16Reference
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Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
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Length
309 cmReference
703 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
215 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
44 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
36 cmReference
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Front tread
137 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 193 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
3175 kgReference
2326 kgReference
Max rear axle
4082 kgReference
4740 kgReference
Steering wheel
148 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
Ford 540 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Transport height
332 cmReference
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Digging depth
383 cmReference
383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
378 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
332 cmReference
Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
505 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
314 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
167°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
4018 kgReference
3991 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
2317 kgReference
Ford 540 Height
Hood
133 cmReference
133 cmReference
ROPS
257 cmReference
257 cmReference
Exhaust
206 cmReference
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Ford 540A attachments
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
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.