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Ford 540 vs Ford 545
Verdict: Ford 540 vs Ford 545
The Ford 540 and the Ford 545 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 60 hp. Ford 540 is the lighter machine (2,045 kg vs 5,010 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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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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
Torque-converter transmission with four gears with left-hand reverser lever. Throttle should be placed at idle before shifting gears or direction.Reference
Power-reversing transmission with torque converter. Stall speed at engine rpm of 2050. Torque multiplication ratio is 2.78-to-1.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 kWReference
44.4 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
44.4 kWReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
600-2495Reference
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Torque
212.9 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.381 mmReference
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Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
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Engine
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41.0 kWReference
Power
—
41.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
—
Manual-reversingReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Steering
1.1 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Rear axle
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11.5 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
45.4 LReference
34.4 LReference
Type
power reversingReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
45.4 LReference
34.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
79.5 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
10.4 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.1 LReference
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Rear Type
II/IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1397 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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38.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
2045 kgReference
5010 to 12686 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
7.50x16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
14.9x24Reference
18.4-30Reference
Length
309 cmReference
683 cmReference
Width
167 cmReference
215 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
44 cmReference
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Clearance (rear axle)
36 cmReference
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Front tread
137 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 193 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
3175 kgReference
3642 kgReference
Max rear axle
4082 kgReference
5216 kgReference
Steering wheel
148 cmReference
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Ground clearance
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33 cmReference
Ford 540 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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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 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Ford 765 14ft BackhoeReference
Transport height
332 cmReference
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Digging depth
383 cmReference
441 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
396 cmReference
Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
322 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
167°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
4018 kgReference
4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
2957 kgReference
Ford 540 Height
Hood
133 cmReference
140 cmReference
ROPS
257 cmReference
259 cmReference
Exhaust
206 cmReference
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Ford 545 attachments
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Ford 545 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.