Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 540

Ford 455D vs Ford 540

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 540

The Ford 455D 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 455D is the newer design (1993 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

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Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

455D

loader tractorReference

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455D TLB

loader-backhoeReference

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Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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44.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

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41.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.4 kWReference

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Idle RPM

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600-2495Reference

Torque

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212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Firing order

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1-2-3Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

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

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shiftReference

power reversingReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Hydraulic system

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45.4 LReference

Capacity

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45.4 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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79.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.1 LReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1397 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Steering

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1.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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207 cmReference

Weight

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2045 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9x24Reference

Industrial front

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7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear

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14.9x24Reference

Length

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309 cmReference

Width

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167 cmReference

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

Rear tread

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142 to 193 cmReference

Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4082 kgReference

Steering wheel

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148 cmReference

Ford 540 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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51Reference

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

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.