Compare/Ford 345D vs Ford 3550

Ford 345D vs Ford 3550

Verdict: Ford 345D vs Ford 3550

The Ford 345D and the Ford 3550 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 345D leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. Ford 3550 is the lighter machine (4,399 kg vs 8,520 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 345D is the newer design (1993 vs 1972). In short: choose the Ford 345D for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3550 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

58 hp

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

43.3 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

43.3 kWReference

36.3 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2100Reference

Torque

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173.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1350Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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13.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

13-inch organicReference

dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

35.8 kWReference

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Type

manual shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

20.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

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Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Total flow

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81.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Weight

3964 kgReference

1065 kgReference

Ag front

12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

9.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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9.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Length

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302 cmReference

Width

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192 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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154 cmReference

Shipping

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2036 kgReference

Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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22Reference

Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 3550 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 10-ft Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 12-ft BackhoeReference

Transport height

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317 cmReference

Digging depth

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416 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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186°Reference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

Bucket force

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3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2553 kgReference

Ford 12-ft 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.