Ford industrial tractors
Ford 531
The Ford 531 is an industrial tractor produced from 1975 to 1981. It features a 3.3L 3-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with power ratings up to 60 hp gross. The tractor has an 8-speed gear transmission with 2 reverse gears, power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, and an open operator station with optional two-post ROPS. It uses an open center hydraulic system and has a live rear PTO operating at 540 RPM. The tractor's dimensions include a 75.8 inch wheelbase, 126.5 inch length, and a weight of 3530 lbs. Tires vary with industrial front and rear options. Electrical system is 12 volts with alternator charging. The Ford 531 is part of a series including models 231, 515, 532, 535, and 4600.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 531
Power
| Engine (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
Tires
| Industrial rear | 8.30x24, 18.4x16 |
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| Industrial front | 6.00x16, 9.00x10, 9.50x10 |
Engine
| Torque | 157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm) |
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| Options | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
| Starter | electric |
| Idle RPM | 600-2475 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Power (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Firing order | 1-2-3 |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Diesel engine | Ford 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel |
| Power (gross) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Gasoline Torque | 173 lb-ft (234.6 Nm) |
| Gasoline engine | Ford 3-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
| Gasoline Idle RPM | 600-2495 |
| Gasoline Torque RPM | 1000 |
| Gasoline Compression | 7.75:1 |
| Gasoline Power (net) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Gasoline Power (gross) | 60 hp (44.7 kW) |
| Intake valve clearance | 0.015 inches Hot (0.381 mm) |
| Exhaust valve clearance | 0.018 inches Hot (0.457 mm) |
Variants
| 515 | utility |
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| 531 | LCG |
| 532 | woods tractor |
| 535 | loader-tractor |
| 4600 | farm tractor |
Dimensions
| Width | 68.6 inches At miniumim tread width (174 cm) |
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| Length | 126.5 inches (321 cm) |
| Weight | 3530 lbs (1601 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8 inches (192 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 75 inches (142 to 190 cm) |
| Front tread | 54 to 78 inches (137 to 198 cm) |
| Clearance (rear axle) | 8.6 inches (21 cm) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 16 inches (40 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32 |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Gas Battery AH | 77 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Charging amps Optional | 51 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available. |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1975 - 1981 |
References
| Manuals | 231 335 420 515 531 532 535 Operator's Manual (SE 3503) published in 1975, 231 340 445 531 540 545 Operator's Manual (SE-3718) published in 1978 |
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| Buyer's Guide | Buyer's Guide published in 1979, by Ford; Buyer's Guide published in 1980, by Ford |
Transmission
| Type | gear |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil type | M2C53A |
| Oil capacity | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
Dimensions - Height
| Hood | 47.4 inches (120 cm) |
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| ROPS | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
| Exhaust | 74.2 inches (188 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 54.2 inches (137 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
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| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
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