Compare/Belarus T42LB vs Ford 450

Belarus T42LB vs Ford 450

Verdict: Belarus T42LB vs Ford 450

The Belarus T42LB and the Ford 450 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 450 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Ford 450 is the lighter machine (5,240 kg vs 5,316 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Belarus T42LB is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). In short: choose the Ford 450 for outright pulling power, or the Belarus T42LB if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Belarus

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BelarusReference

FordReference

air-cooledReference

Synchronized up-shifts in gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4-to-3.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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38.8 kWReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Torque

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184.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

32.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

15.5 LReference

83.3 LReference

Type

sliding gearReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

15.5 LReference

83.3 LReference

Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

82.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

1356 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Steering flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.2 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

60.6 LReference

Steering

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1.2 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

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Weight

5316 kgReference

5240 kgReference

Ag front

8.00-20Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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Front tire

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11.00L-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Rear tread

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154 cmReference

Max front axle

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4536 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5216 kgReference

Backhoe

Backhoe type

BackhoeReference

Ford BackhoeReference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Bucket force

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4415 kgReference

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.