Ford 2120 (A) vs IMT 540
11 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1987–1991; 1975–1986). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
11 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 2120 (A) | 540 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 39.4 hp | — |
| Engine declared | ISHIKAWAJIMA-SHIBAURA T-854 B | IMT-PERKINS M-33/T | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.30 L | 2.50 L | +9% 540 |
| Maximum torque declared | 89 lb·ft · 121 N·m | 115 lb·ft · 156 N·m | +29% 540 |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry Daikin double clutch | Pedal operated dry two-stage FRAD double clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 9.9 gpm · 37.5 L/min | 3.8 gpm · 14.3 L/min | +162% 2120 (A) |
| Pressure declared | 1,697 psi · 117 bar | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 4,718 lb · 2,140 kg | 3,097 lb · 1,405 kg | +52% 2120 (A) |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,571 lb · 1,620 kg | 3,946 lb · 1,790 kg | +10% 540 |
| Wheelbase declared | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | — |
| Length declared | 137.2 in · 3,485 mm | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm | +6% 2120 (A) |
| Width declared | 64.2 in · 1,631 mm | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | +10% 540 |
| Height declared | 89.2 in · 2,265 mm | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm | +40% 2120 (A) |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.8 in · 350 mm | 13.4 in · 340 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | — | 10.7 ft · 3.27 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 44.4 qt · 42.0 L | 52.8 qt · 50.0 L | +19% 540 |
Ford 2120 (A) sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2120”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Ford 2110”
IMT 540 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”