Compare/Ford 345D vs Ford 540A

Ford 345D vs Ford 540A

Verdict: Ford 345D vs Ford 540A

The Ford 345D and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 540A leads on rated power with 59 hp against 58 hp. Ford 540A is the lighter machine (12 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 1981). In short: choose the Ford 540A for outright pulling power, or the Ford 345D 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

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

4.4 LReference

Differential lock

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optionalReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

43.3 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

40.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

43.3 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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41.0 kWReference

Power

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41.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

13-inch organicReference

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Transmission

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Manual-shiftReference

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

85.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position control and top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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68.1 LReference

Capacity

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68.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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4.4 LReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1397 kgReference

Dimensions

Weight

3964 kgReference

11.500 to 9100 poundsReference

Ag front

12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

11.00L-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

Length

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703 cmReference

Width

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215 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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139 cmReference

Rear tread

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154 cmReference

Max front axle

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2326 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4740 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Ford 540A attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 765 12ft Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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383 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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378 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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332 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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505 cmReference

Loading height

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314 cmReference

Bucket force

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3991 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2317 kgReference

Ford 540A Height

Hood

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133 cmReference

ROPS

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257 cmReference

Speeds

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.