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Ford 7530 vs Ford 8401

Verdict: Ford 7530 vs Ford 8401

The Ford 7530 and the Ford 8401 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 8401 leads on rated power with 94 hp against 91 hp. Ford 7530 is the lighter machine (3,662 kg vs 4,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 7530 is the newer design (1992 vs 1980). In short: choose the Ford 8401 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 7530 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 7530 Tractor
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford 8401 Tractor
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
91 hp
94 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x46 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
Total built
720Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
128.7 LReference
Displacement
5.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2440Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
13.6 LReference
Engine
81.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
62.8 kWReference
Power
81.5 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
Torque
367.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
Dual PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
67.9 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
Valves
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
34.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2654 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulic system
53.0 LReference
Capacity
53.0 LReference
Engine RPM
540@2300Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
254 cmReference
Weight
3662 kgReference
4750 kgReference
Front tire
13.6x38Reference
10.00x16Reference
Rear tire
13.6x46Reference
23.1x30Reference
Ag front
13.6x38Reference
10.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13.6x46Reference
23.1x30Reference
Length
426 cmReference
419 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
274 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
63 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
50 cmReference
Front tread
165 to 215 cmReference
Rear tread
160 to 213 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
228 cmReference
Ground clearance
48 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
196.8 LReference

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.

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