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Ford 540A vs Ford 545
Verdict: Ford 540A vs Ford 545
The Ford 540A and the Ford 545 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 545 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 59 hp. Ford 540A is the lighter machine (12 kg vs 5,010 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 540A is the newer design (1981 vs 1979). In short: choose the Ford 545 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
59 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Torque multiplication ratio of 2.78:1. Stall speed of 2,050 RPM.Reference
Power-reversing transmission with torque converter. Stall speed at engine rpm of 2050. Torque multiplication ratio is 2.78-to-1.Reference
Differential lock
optionalReference
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Steering
4.4 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Engine
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
212.9 NmReference
212.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
2200Reference
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
Transmission
Transmission
Manual-shiftReference
Manual-reversingReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
34.4 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
34.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
172.4 barReference
Pump flow
85.2 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
4.4 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1397 kgReference
1397 kgReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Rear axle
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11.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
11.500 to 9100 poundsReference
5010 to 12686 poundsReference
Ag front
11.00L-16Reference
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Ag rear
14.9-24Reference
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Length
703 cmReference
683 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
33 cmReference
Front tread
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
2326 kgReference
3642 kgReference
Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
5216 kgReference
Front tire
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7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4-30Reference
Ford 540A attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 12ft BackhoeReference
Ford 765 14ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
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 force
3991 kgReference
4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
2957 kgReference
Ford 540A Height
Hood
133 cmReference
140 cmReference
ROPS
257 cmReference
259 cmReference
Speeds
Ford 545 attachments
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Ford 545 Height
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.