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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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Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
91 hp
94 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 13.6x46 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
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Total built
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720Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
128.7 LReference
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Displacement
5.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 115 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Rated RPM
2500Reference
2440Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
13.6 LReference
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Engine
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81.5 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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62.8 kWReference
Power
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81.5 kWReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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367.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1500Reference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
16 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dual PowerReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
67.9 kWReference
70.1 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
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Valves
2 or 3Reference
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Pump flow
43.9 lpmReference
34.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Rear lift
2654 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Hydraulic system
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53.0 LReference
Capacity
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53.0 LReference
Engine RPM
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540@2300Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
254 cmReference
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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
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Clearance (front axle)
63 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
50 cmReference
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Front tread
165 to 215 cmReference
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Rear tread
160 to 213 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
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228 cmReference
Ground clearance
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48 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
65Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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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.


