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Ford 345D vs Ford 4500
Verdict: Ford 345D vs Ford 4500
The Ford 345D and the Ford 4500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 58 hp. Ford 4500 is the lighter machine (4,510 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 1965). 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
58 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
power assistReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.3 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
40.3 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
40.3 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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8:1Reference
Rated RPM
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2200Reference
Torque
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198.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1450Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Coolant capacity
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14.5 LReference
Oil capacity
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18.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
13-inch organicReference
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Transmission
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Dual RangeReference
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
gearReference
Pump flow
98.4 lpmReference
80.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Control
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
1397 kgReference
907 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
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33.9 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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34.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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30.3 LReference
Capacity
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30.3 LReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Total flow
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100.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Weight
3964 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Ag front
12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
16.9-28Reference
Wheelbase
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201 cmReference
Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-28Reference
Length
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701 cmReference
Width
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179 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3280 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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30 cmReference
Front tread
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142 cmReference
Rear tread
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152 to 193 cmReference
Steering wheel
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149 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
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22Reference
Gasoline Battery AH
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80Reference
Diesel Battery AH
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128Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Ford 4500 attachments
4500 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 753 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford Side-Shift BackhoeReference
Transport height
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345 cmReference
Digging depth
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391 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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524 cmReference
Loading height
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309 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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186°Reference
Swing Arc
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182°Reference
Bucket force
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3764 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2553 kgReference
Ford 755 Backhoe
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Ford Side-Shift Backhoe
Ford 4500 Height
Hood
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141 cmReference
ROPS
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255 cmReference
Exhaust
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207 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.