Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 540A

Ford 455D vs Ford 540A

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 540A

The Ford 455D and the Ford 540A are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 455D leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1981). In short: choose the Ford 455D 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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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference

Differential lock

—

optionalReference

Steering

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4.4 LReference

Variants

455D

loader tractorReference

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455D TLB

loader-backhoeReference

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Engine

44.7 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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212.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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Manual-shiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent (optional)Reference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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38.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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68.1 LReference

Capacity

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68.1 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Pump flow

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85.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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4.4 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1397 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

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

Length

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703 cmReference

Width

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215 cmReference

Ground clearance

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33 cmReference

Front tread

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139 cmReference

Rear tread

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154 cmReference

Max front axle

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2326 kgReference

Max rear axle

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4740 kgReference

Ford 540A attachments

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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.