Compare/Ford 5530 vs Ford Powermaster 821

Ford 5530 vs Ford Powermaster 821

Verdict: Ford 5530 vs Ford Powermaster 821

The Ford 5530 and the Ford Powermaster 821 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford Powermaster 821 leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford Powermaster 821 is the lighter machine (2,637 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 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 64.3 L) for longer stints between fills. Ford 5530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1958). In short: choose the Ford Powermaster 821 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Auxiliary gearbox provides over, under, and direct-drive to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference

Steering

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power assist optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

64.3 LReference

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

5.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

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46.7 kWReference

Engine

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42.0 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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32.8 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Plows

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3Reference

Power (gross)

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46.7 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

Power

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42.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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254mm dry discReference

Oil type

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SAE 80Reference

Transmission

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Sherman Step-Up Step-downReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

2355 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

204 cmReference

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Weight

5689 to 7290 poundsReference

2637 to 3500 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

6.00x16Reference

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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Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Rear tire

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10x28Reference

Ag front

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6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

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10x28Reference

Length

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306 cmReference

Width

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162 cmReference

Height

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145 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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54 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 193 cmReference

Shipping

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1196 kgReference

Operating

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1587 kgReference

Ballasted

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2204 kgReference

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

811

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Select-O-Speed, no PTOReference

821

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Four-speed, no PTO or 3-pointReference

841

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Four-speedReference

851

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Five-speedReference

861

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Five speed, live PTOReference

871

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Select-O-SpeedReference

881

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Select-O-Speed, dual-speed PTOReference

821 Serial Number Location

821 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.