Compare/Ford 345C vs Ford 445A

Ford 345C vs Ford 445A

Verdict: Ford 345C vs Ford 445A

The Ford 345C and the Ford 445A 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.

Tune the fit score

Tell us about your operation

Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

—

Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

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. A power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 445A with the torque-converter transmission.Reference

Steering

—

4.7 LReference

Engine

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

—

Displacement

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

—

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

—

38.8 kWReference

Engine

—

35.8 kWReference

Power

—

35.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

—

38.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Compression

—

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

—

2200Reference

Torque

—

184.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

—

1400Reference

Oil capacity

—

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

—

10.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

—

Torque ConverterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

83.3 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

open centerReference

Capacity

98.4 LReference

83.3 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional, 6 or 8 speed)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

—

32.8 kWReference

Pressure

—

172.4 barReference

Total flow

—

81.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

—

22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

—

4.7 LReference

Rear lift (at ends)

—

1397 kgReference

Ford 345C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

—

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

—

alternatorReference

Charging amps

—

51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

—

750Reference

Battery AH

—

128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 764 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 764 BackhoeReference

Ford 765 14-foot BackhoeReference

Speeds

Capacities

Fuel

—

60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

—

205 cmReference

Weight

—

5196 to 12670 poundsReference

Front tire

—

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

—

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

—

11L-16 F3Reference

Industrial rear

—

16.9-24Reference

Length

—

673 cmReference

Width

—

215 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

35 cmReference

Front tread

—

139 cmReference

Rear tread

—

154 cmReference

Max front axle

—

2993 kgReference

Max rear axle

—

5216 kgReference

Ford 445A attachments

Ford 765 12-foot Backhoe

Bucket width

—

30943387 cmReference

Digging depth

—

441 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

436 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

—

396 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

558 cmReference

Loading height

—

322 cmReference

Bucket force

—

4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force

—

3061 kgReference

Ford 765 14-foot Backhoe

Ford 445A Height

Hood

—

140 cmReference

ROPS

—

259 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.