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Ford 455C vs Ford 540
Verdict: Ford 455C vs Ford 540
The Ford 455C and the Ford 540 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Ford 455C is the newer design (1989 vs 1979). 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
60 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Variants
455C
industrial tractorReference
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455C TLB
backhoe-loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
7.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
257.6 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Idle RPM
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600-2495Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Intake valve clearance
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0.381 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
36.5 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
45.4 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
power reversingReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
45.4 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
79.5 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
10.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Steering cap.
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1.1 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
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1.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
207 cmReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
14.9x24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12.0-16.5Reference
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2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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4WD Industrial rear
18.4-24Reference
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Length
502 cmReference
309 cmReference
Width
217 cmReference
167 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
157 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
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Rear tread
172 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
5443 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5216 kgReference
4082 kgReference
Weight
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2045 kgReference
Industrial front
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7.50x16Reference
Industrial rear
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14.9x24Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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44 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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36 cmReference
Front tread
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137 cmReference
Max front axle
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3175 kgReference
Steering wheel
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148 cmReference
Ford 455C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
51Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
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Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Gas Battery AH
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77Reference
Diesel} Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford 540 attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Transport height
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332 cmReference
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 Rotation
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167°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Bucket force
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4018 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2317 kgReference
Ford 540 Height
Hood
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133 cmReference
ROPS
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257 cmReference
Exhaust
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206 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.