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Ford 4500 vs Ford 540A
Verdict: Ford 4500 vs Ford 540A
The Ford 4500 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 4,510 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540A is the newer design (1981 vs 1965). In short: choose the Ford 540A for outright pulling power, or the Ford 4500 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
58 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
4.4 LReference
Differential lock
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optionalReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.1 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
43.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
8:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
198.0 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1450Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
10.4 LReference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
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41.0 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual RangeReference
Manual-shiftReference
Type
gearReference
torque converterReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Gasoline PTO (claimed)
33.9 kWReference
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Diesel PTO (claimed)
34.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
30.3 LReference
68.1 LReference
Capacity
30.3 LReference
68.1 LReference
Valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
80.6 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Total flow
100.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIReference
IReference
Rear lift
907 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
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
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
201 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1632 kgReference
11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
14.9-24Reference
Lawn/turf front
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-28Reference
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Length
701 cmReference
703 cmReference
Width
179 cmReference
215 cmReference
Shipping weight
3280 kgReference
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Clearance (front axle)
30 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 193 cmReference
154 cmReference
Steering wheel
149 cmReference
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Ag front
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11.00L-16Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Max front axle
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2326 kgReference
Max rear axle
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4740 kgReference
Ford 4500 attachments
4500 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 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 753 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford Side-Shift BackhoeReference
Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Transport height
345 cmReference
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Digging depth
391 cmReference
383 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
378 cmReference
Reach from pivot
524 cmReference
505 cmReference
Loading height
309 cmReference
314 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
186°Reference
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Swing Arc
182°Reference
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Bucket force
3764 kgReference
3991 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2553 kgReference
2317 kgReference
Ford 755 Backhoe
Bucket width
60 cmReference
91 cmReference
Ford Side-Shift Backhoe
Ford 4500 Height
Hood
141 cmReference
133 cmReference
ROPS
255 cmReference
257 cmReference
Exhaust
207 cmReference
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Ford 540A attachments
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
8-Foot flat digging depth
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332 cmReference
Ford 540A Height
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.