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Ford 3550 vs Ford 445C
Verdict: Ford 3550 vs Ford 445C
The Ford 3550 and the Ford 445C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Ford 3550 is the lighter machine (4,399 kg vs 8,610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 445C is the newer design (1988 vs 1972). 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
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Best match
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Ford
62
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
56 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
42.1 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
37.3 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
32.7 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
36.3 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
173.6 NmReference
203.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
10.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
34.8 kWReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
168.9 barReference
Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
98.4 lpmReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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32.9 LReference
Capacity
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32.9 LReference
Steering cap.
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3.8 LReference
Rear Type
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IReference
Control
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position control and top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
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1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1065 kgReference
8610 to 8830 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
9.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
302 cmReference
464 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
198 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
149 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
248 cmReference
238 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Shipping
2036 kgReference
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Max front axle
3175 kgReference
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2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12.0x16.5Reference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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35 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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147 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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168 cmReference
2WD
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3905 kgReference
4WD
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4005 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
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4082 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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6286 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5216 kgReference
Ford 3550 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
22Reference
55Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
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Ground
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negativeReference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 10-ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 12-ft BackhoeReference
Ford 764 BackhoeReference
Transport height
317 cmReference
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Digging depth
416 cmReference
325 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
508 cmReference
398 cmReference
Loading height
284 cmReference
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Bucket Rotation
186°Reference
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Swing Arc
185°Reference
172°Reference
Bucket force
3764 kgReference
4853 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2553 kgReference
1696 kgReference
Ford 12-ft Backhoe
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Steering
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3.8 LReference
Ford 445C attachments
Ford 764 Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 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.