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Ford 540B vs Ford 545C
Verdict: Ford 540B vs Ford 545C
The Ford 540B and the Ford 545C are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 545C leads on rated power with 67 hp against 63 hp. Ford 540B is the lighter machine (4,775 kg vs 8,610 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 545C is the newer design (1990 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford 545C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 540B 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
63 hp
67 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Four speeds in each direction with torque converter. The torque converter has a 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and a stall speed of 2050 rpm. Power-take-off (PTO) was not available on the 540B with the torque-converter transmission.Reference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
standardReference
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Steering
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
47.0 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Engine
44.7 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
44.7 kWReference
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Power (gross)
47.0 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dry dual elementReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
228.5 NmReference
237.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Engine (net)
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46.2 kWReference
Power (net)
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46.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Torque ConverterReference
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Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.8 kWReference
40.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
41.6 LReference
34.4 LReference
Type
open centerReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
41.6 LReference
34.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
168.9 barReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
4.7 LReference
3.8 LReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1397 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Pump flow
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98.4 lpmReference
Control
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position control and top-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
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1397 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@1800Reference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
60.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
4775 to 11965 poundsReference
8610 to 8830 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
7.50-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
11.00L-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
703 cmReference
464 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
198 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Front tread
139 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
2326 kgReference
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Max rear axle
4740 kgReference
5216 kgReference
2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12.0x16.5Reference
Height (ROPS)
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238 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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35 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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147 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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168 cmReference
2WD ROPS loader
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3905 kgReference
4WD ROPS loader
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4005 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
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4536 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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6286 kgReference
Ford 540B attachments
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 BackhoeReference
Ford 764 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
383 cmReference
325 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
378 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth
332 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
505 cmReference
398 cmReference
Loading height
314 cmReference
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Bucket force
3991 kgReference
4853 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
1696 kgReference
Ford 540B Height
Hood
140 cmReference
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ROPS
257 cmReference
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Speeds
Ford 545C attachments
Ford 764 Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
Swing Arc
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172°Reference
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.