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Ford 420 vs Ford 445A
Verdict: Ford 420 vs Ford 445A
The Ford 420 and the Ford 445A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Ford 445A is the newer design (1984 vs 1975). 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
52 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.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
inboard planetaryReference
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Steering
power assistReference
4.7 LReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
38.6 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.5 kWReference
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Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
32.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine
—
35.8 kWReference
Power
—
35.8 kWReference
Torque
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184.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Transmission
Type
torque converterReference
open centerReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Torque ConverterReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
151.7 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
31.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional, 6 or 8 speed)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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83.3 LReference
Capacity
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83.3 LReference
Total flow
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81.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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4.7 LReference
Rear lift (at ends)
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1397 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
11L-16 F3Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
487 cmReference
673 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
205 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
Weight
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5196 to 12670 poundsReference
Width
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215 cmReference
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 420 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80 (gasoline)Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Ford 445A attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 12-foot Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 14-foot BackhoeReference
Bucket width
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30943387 cmReference
Digging depth
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441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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396 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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558 cmReference
Loading height
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322 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
Hood
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140 cmReference
ROPS
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259 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.