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Ford 540B vs Ford 6500
Verdict: Ford 540B vs Ford 6500
The Ford 540B and the Ford 6500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6500 leads on rated power with 77 hp against 63 hp. Ford 540B is the lighter machine (4,775 kg vs 6,463 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540B is the newer design (1984 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 6500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 540B 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
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
63 hp
77 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
standardReference
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Steering
4.7 LReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
47.0 kWReference
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Engine
44.7 kWReference
57.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
44.7 kWReference
57.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
47.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
228.5 NmReference
295.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
26.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
17.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
151.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
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Capacity
41.6 LReference
151.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
123.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
4.7 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Rear lift (at ends)
1397 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference
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Rear PTO Type
540Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
75.7 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
6463 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11.00L-16Reference
14-17.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
18.4-28Reference
Length
703 cmReference
756 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
213 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
139 cmReference
165 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
162 cmReference
Max front axle
2326 kgReference
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Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
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Height (ROPS)
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271 cmReference
Shipping weight
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6463 kgReference
Max weight
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8164 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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39 cmReference
Ford 540B attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
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Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Ford 15ft HD BackhoeReference
Digging depth
383 cmReference
477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
459 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
563 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
304 cmReference
Bucket force
3991 kgReference
3810 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
2807 kgReference
Ford 540B Height
Hood
140 cmReference
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ROPS
257 cmReference
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Speeds
Ford 6500 attachments
Ford 15ft HD Backhoe
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.