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Ford 455C vs Ford 540A
Verdict: Ford 455C vs Ford 540A
The Ford 455C and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 455C leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 455C is the newer design (1989 vs 1981). In short: choose the Ford 455C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 540A 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
60 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooledReference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Differential lock
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optionalReference
Steering
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4.4 LReference
Variants
455C
industrial tractorReference
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455C TLB
backhoe-loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
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
Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
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41.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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Manual-shiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
36.5 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
49.2 LReference
68.1 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
49.2 LReference
68.1 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
85.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
20.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Clutch
hydraulicReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
Steering cap.
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4.4 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1397 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
60.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
205 cmReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
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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
703 cmReference
Width
217 cmReference
215 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
154 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
4740 kgReference
Weight
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11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
Ag front
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11.00L-16Reference
Ag rear
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14.9-24Reference
Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Front tread
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139 cmReference
Max front axle
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2326 kgReference
Ford 455C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Ford 540A attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width
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91 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 force
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3991 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2317 kgReference
Ford 540A Height
Hood
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133 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.