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Ford 340B vs Ford 345C
Verdict: Ford 340B vs Ford 345C
The Ford 340B and the Ford 345C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Ford 345C is the newer design (1988 vs 1984). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 340B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
standardReference
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Steering
4.7 LReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
38.8 kWReference
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Engine
35.8 kWReference
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Displacement
3.1 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
35.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
38.8 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Torque
184.4 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
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Engine (net)
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38.8 kWReference
Power (net)
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38.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
98.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
98.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
4.7 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
925 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
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Weight
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
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Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
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Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11:-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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Length
703 cmReference
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Width
215 cmReference
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Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
139 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
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Max front axle
2326 kgReference
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Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
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Ford 340B attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
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Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Ford 764 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
383 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
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Loading height
314 cmReference
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Bucket force
3991 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
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Ford 340B Height
Hood
139 cmReference
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ROPS
257 cmReference
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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.