Compare/Ford 445D vs Ford 540B

Ford 445D vs Ford 540B

Verdict: Ford 445D vs Ford 540B

The Ford 445D and the Ford 540B are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 540B leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford 540B is the lighter machine (4,775 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 445D is the newer design (1993 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford 540B for outright pulling power, or the Ford 445D 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

62 hp

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

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. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

standardReference

Steering

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4.7 LReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

46.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

43.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

43.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

46.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Engine

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44.7 kWReference

Power

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44.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dryReference

Torque

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228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

13-inch organicReference

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Transmission

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Torque ConverterReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

34.3 kWReference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Type

manual shuttleReference

open centerReference

Pressure

168.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

22.3 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 with 8-speed)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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41.6 LReference

Capacity

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41.6 LReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

Weight

8610 to 9530 poundsReference

4775 to 11965 poundsReference

Ag front

12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

490 cmReference

703 cmReference

Width

198 cmReference

215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

238 cmReference

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Height (cab)

236 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

4740 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

Front tread

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139 cmReference

Max front axle

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2326 kgReference

Ford 445D attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

675Reference

750Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Ford 540B attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 765 BackhoeReference

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 540B Height

Hood

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140 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.