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Ford 345C vs Ford 420
Verdict: Ford 345C vs Ford 420
The Ford 345C and the Ford 420 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 1975). 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
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Steering
—
power assistReference
Engine
Engine (net)
38.8 kWReference
35.5 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
107 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
38.8 kWReference
32.8 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Fuel tank
—
60.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
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38.6 kWReference
Power (gross)
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34.3 kWReference
Fuel system
—
direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
—
dryReference
Compression
—
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
—
2100Reference
Starter
—
electricReference
Oil capacity
—
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
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10.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
98.4 LReference
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Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
98.4 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Pressure
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151.7 barReference
Pump flow
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31.4 lpmReference
Control
—
position and draft controlReference
Ford 345C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
—
51 (optional)Reference
Battery AH
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80 (gasoline)Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 764 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 764 BackhoeReference
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Speeds
Dimensions
Wheelbase
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205 cmReference
Front tire
—
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
Length
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487 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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205 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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29 cmReference
Front tread
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142 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 cmReference
Ford 420 attachments
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.