Compare/Ford 345C vs Ford 3500

Ford 345C vs Ford 3500

Verdict: Ford 345C vs Ford 3500

The Ford 345C and the Ford 3500 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 49 hp. Ford 345C is the newer design (1988 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 345C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

49 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

With 28-inch rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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bevel gearReference

Engine

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

34.8 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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36.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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36.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Compression

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8:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Torque

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166.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Coolant capacity

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13.1 LReference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Transmission

—

Dual RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

19.3 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

98.4 LReference

19.3 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Gasoline PTO (claimed)

—

29.2 kWReference

Diesel PTO (claimed)

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29.4 kWReference

Pressure

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124.1 barReference

Valves

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0 to 2Reference

Pump flow

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67.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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771 kgReference

Ford 345C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging amps

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22Reference

Gasoline Battery AH

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80Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 764 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 764 BackhoeReference

Ford 753 BackhoeReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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201 cmReference

Weight

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1281 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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13.6-28Reference

Industrial front

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial rear

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13.6-28Reference

Length

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306 cmReference

Width

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167 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1927 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 193 cmReference

Steering wheel

—

149 cmReference

Ford 3500 attachments

3500 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate inside the Ford 3500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference

Ford 750 Backhoe

Transport height

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317 cmReference

Bucket width

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60 cmReference

Digging depth

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411 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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401 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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508 cmReference

Loading height

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284 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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194°Reference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

Ford 753 Backhoe

Ford 3500 Height

Hood

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137 cmReference

Exhaust

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204 cmReference

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.