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Industrial Tractor · 1975Unverified

Ford 531

Ford 531 — Industrial tractor · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 531 is an industrial tractor rated at approximately 60 hp, which positions it at the lighter end of its class. It was produced between 1975 and 1981. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weight is 1601 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
60 hp
Weight
1601 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
80 rows
Recorded power
60 hp
Recorded weight
1601 kg
Transmissions
8-speed gear
Production years
1975-1981
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference
Industrial tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.Reference

Variants

515utilityReference
531LCGReference
532woods tractorReference
535loader-tractorReference
4600farm tractorReference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Fuel tank49.2 LReference
Engine (gross)44.7 kWReference
Engine (net)41.8 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)44.4 kWReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Idle RPM600-2475Reference
Torque212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
gasolineReference
Power (net)41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)44.7 kWReference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Idle RPM600-2495Reference
Torque234.6 NmReference
Torque RPM1000Reference

Transmission

8-speed gearReference
TypegearReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Oil typeM2C53AReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Typeopen centerReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM540@1800Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase192 cmReference
Weight1601 kgReference
Front tire6.00x16Reference
Rear tire8.30x24Reference
Industrial front6.00x16Reference
Industrial rear8.30x24Reference
Industrial front9.00x10Reference
Industrial front9.50x10Reference
Industrial rear18.4x16Reference
Length321 cmReference
Width174 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)40 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)21 cmReference
Front tread137 to 198 cmReference
Rear tread142 to 190 cmReference
Steering wheel137 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Gas Battery AH77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH128Reference

Ford 531 Height

Hood120 cmReference
ROPS204 cmReference
Exhaust188 cmReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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