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Ford 2000 vs Ford 345C

Verdict: Ford 2000 vs Ford 345C

The Ford 2000 and the Ford 345C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 345C leads on rated power with 52 hp against 48 hp. Ford 345C is the newer design (1988 vs 1960). In short: choose the Ford 345C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 2000 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

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

48 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Four-speeds with over-, under-, and direct-drive.Reference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

power assistReference

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Variants

20301

4-speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20302

4-speed, no PTOReference

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20303

4-speedReference

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20304

Select-O-Speed, no 3-point or PTOReference

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20305

Select-O-SpeedReference

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20306

Select-O-Speed, 540/1000 PTOReference

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20313

LCGReference

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Engine

36.1 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

90 x 91 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power

31.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

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Torque

150.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

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Engine (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Power (net)

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38.8 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronizedReference

torque converterReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

ReversingReference

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Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

98.4 LReference

Capacity

7.6 LReference

98.4 LReference

Steering flow

18.9 lpmReference

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Steering press.

55.2 barReference

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Rear Type

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IReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

200 cmReference

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Weight

1084 kgReference

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Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

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Industrial front

7.50-16Reference

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Industrial rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

323 cmReference

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Width

162 cmReference

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Shipping weight

1282 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

2820 kgReference

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Ford 2000 attachments

2000 Serial Numbers

1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Battery volts

12 (diesel)Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

135 (diesel)Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 10FT BackhoeReference

Ford 764 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

325 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

431 cmReference

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Loading height

284 cmReference

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Bucket force

2041 kgReference

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Speeds

Ford 345C attachments

Ford 764 Backhoe

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.