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Ford 531

Ford 531 tractor
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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)
Engine (gross):60 hp (44.7 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:8.30x24, 18.4x16
Industrial front:6.00x16, 9.00x10, 9.50x10

Engine

Torque:157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
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
531:LCG
532:woods tractor
535:loader-tractor
4600:farm tractor

Dimensions

Width:68.6 inches At miniumim tread width (174 cm)
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
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

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:Power steering
Operator station:Open operator station. Two-post ROPS available.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
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
Buyer's Guide:Buyer's Guide published in 1979, by Ford; Buyer's Guide published in 1980, by Ford

Transmission

Type:gear
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)
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
Engine RPM:540@1800
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)

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