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Ford 3500 vs Ford 445A
Verdict: Ford 3500 vs Ford 445A
The Ford 3500 and the Ford 445A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 445A leads on rated power with 52 hp against 49 hp. Ford 3500 is the lighter machine (1,927 kg vs 5,196 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 445A is the newer design (1984 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 445A for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
49 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 28-inch 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
Final drives
bevel gearReference
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Steering
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4.7 LReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
36.3 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
34.8 kWReference
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Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
34.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
36.3 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
8:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
166.8 NmReference
184.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
10.4 LReference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Engine
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35.8 kWReference
Power
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35.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
Dual RangeReference
Torque ConverterReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
29.2 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
29.4 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
19.3 LReference
83.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
open centerReference
Capacity
19.3 LReference
83.3 LReference
Pressure
124.1 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
67.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
771 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional, 6 or 8 speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Total flow
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81.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.7 LReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1397 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1281 kgReference
5196 to 12670 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-28Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
16.9-24Reference
11L-16 F3Reference
Industrial rear
13.6-28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
306 cmReference
673 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
215 cmReference
Shipping weight
1927 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 193 cmReference
154 cmReference
Steering wheel
149 cmReference
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Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Max front axle
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2993 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5216 kgReference
Ford 3500 attachments
3500 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate inside the Ford 3500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
22Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gasoline Battery AH
80Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 750 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 753 BackhoeReference
Ford 765 14-foot BackhoeReference
Transport height
317 cmReference
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Bucket width
60 cmReference
30943387 cmReference
Digging depth
411 cmReference
441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
436 cmReference
Reach from pivot
508 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
284 cmReference
322 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
194°Reference
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Swing Arc
185°Reference
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Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 3500 Height
Hood
137 cmReference
140 cmReference
Exhaust
204 cmReference
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Speeds
Ford 445A attachments
Ford 765 12-foot Backhoe
8-Foot flat digging depth
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396 cmReference
Bucket force
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4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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3061 kgReference
Ford 765 14-foot Backhoe
Ford 445A Height
ROPS
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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.