Compare/Ford 540B vs Ford 545D

Ford 540B vs Ford 545D

Verdict: Ford 540B vs Ford 545D

The Ford 540B and the Ford 545D are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 545D leads on rated power with 66 hp against 63 hp. Ford 540B is the lighter machine (4,775 kg vs 5,015 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 545D is the newer design (1993 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford 545D 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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Fit & specs

Ford

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Best match

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Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

63 hp

66 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

4.7 LReference

0.6 LReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

47.0 kWReference

49.2 kWReference

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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Power (gross)

47.0 kWReference

49.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

228.5 NmReference

244.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

12.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Engine (net)

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46.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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46.2 kWReference

Transmission

Torque ConverterReference

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Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

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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

Steering cap.

4.7 LReference

0.6 LReference

Rear Type

IReference

II/IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional with 8-speed)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Shuttle PTO (claimed)

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37.3 kWReference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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98.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

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110.3 barReference

Control

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position control and top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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1397 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

Weight

4775 to 11965 poundsReference

5015 to 10316 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

16.9-24Reference

16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

11.00L-16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Length

703 cmReference

497 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

Max front axle

2326 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4740 kgReference

15649 kgReference

Height (ROPS)

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238 cmReference

Height (cab)

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236 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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35 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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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

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2274 kgReference

2WD Cab

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2543 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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2555 kgReference

4WD Cab

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4679 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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18144 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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25147 kgReference

Ford 540B attachments

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51 (optional)Reference

55Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

675Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Ford 765 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 765 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

383 cmReference

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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

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Loading height

314 cmReference

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Bucket force

3991 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

2317 kgReference

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Ford 540B Height

Hood

140 cmReference

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ROPS

257 cmReference

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Speeds

Ford 545D attachments

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.