Compare/Ford 5530 vs Ford 971

Ford 5530 vs Ford 971

Verdict: Ford 5530 vs Ford 971

The Ford 5530 and the Ford 971 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 971 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford 971 is the lighter machine (1,496 kg vs 5,689 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 5530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford 971 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5530 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Optional transmission adds two creeper ranges.Reference

dieselReference

Steering

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power assistReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

2.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 115 mmReference

99 x 91 mmReference

Rated RPM

2500Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

4.7 LReference

Engine

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46.7 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Compression

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16.8:1Reference

Torque

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190.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Firing order

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1-2-4-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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14.2 LReference

Sparkplug gap

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0.686 mmReference

Point gap

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0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.381 mmReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Ford Select-O-SpeedReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discsReference

Oil type

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M2C41Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

IReference

Rear lift

2355 kgReference

567 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Hydraulic system

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7.6 LReference

Capacity

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7.6 LReference

Pressure

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137.9 barReference

Total flow

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15.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

1496 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

5.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

9.50x42Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50x18. Rear: 9.50x42Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6x38. Rear: 13.6x38Reference

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2WD Length

377 cmReference

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4WD Length

410 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

276 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2580 kgReference

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4WD Weight

3306 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

80 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

63 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (drawbar)

63 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (drawbar)

65 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

154 to 205 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

167 to 218 cmReference

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2WD Rear tread

142 to 193 cmReference

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4WD Rear tread

142 to 187 cmReference

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Rear tire

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12-28Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-28Reference

Length

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336 cmReference

Height

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167 cmReference

Ground clearance

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70 cmReference

Front tread

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21 to 41 cmReference

Rear tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

negative (12V)Reference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

20Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

12 (diesel)Reference

Battery AH

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135 (12V)Reference

Speeds

Variants

871

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utility chassisReference

941

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four-speedReference

951

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five-speedReference

961

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five-speed, live PTOReference

971

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Select-O-SpeedReference

981

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

Capacities

Fuel

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64.3 LReference

971 Serial Number Location

971 Serial Numbers

1957

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1001Reference

1958

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11977Reference

1959

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58312Reference

1960

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105943Reference

1961

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131427Reference

1962

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155531Reference

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.