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Ford 545C vs Ford 6500
Verdict: Ford 545C vs Ford 6500
The Ford 545C and the Ford 6500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 6500 leads on rated power with 77 hp against 67 hp. Ford 6500 is the lighter machine (6,463 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 1973). In short: choose the Ford 6500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 545C 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
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Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
67 hp
77 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
50.0 kWReference
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Engine (net)
46.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
46.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
50.0 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry dual elementReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
237.3 NmReference
295.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
26.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
17.0 LReference
Engine
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57.5 kWReference
Power
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57.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
40.0 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
34.4 LReference
151.4 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
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Capacity
34.4 LReference
151.4 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
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Pump flow
98.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
3.8 LReference
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Rear Type
IReference
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Control
position control and top-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
1397 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
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Engine RPM
540@1800Reference
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Total flow
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123.4 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
75.7 LReference
Steering
3.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
8610 to 8830 poundsReference
6463 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12.0x16.5Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
18.4-28Reference
Length
464 cmReference
756 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
271 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
35 cmReference
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4WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
147 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
168 cmReference
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Rear tread
154 cmReference
162 cmReference
2WD ROPS loader
3905 kgReference
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4WD ROPS loader
4005 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
4536 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
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Max rear axle
5216 kgReference
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Industrial front
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14-17.5Reference
Shipping weight
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6463 kgReference
Max weight
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8164 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
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39 cmReference
Front tread
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165 cmReference
Ford 545C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 764 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 764 BackhoeReference
Ford 15ft HD BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
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Digging depth
325 cmReference
477 cmReference
Reach from pivot
398 cmReference
563 cmReference
Swing Arc
172°Reference
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Bucket force
4853 kgReference
3810 kgReference
Dipperstick force
1696 kgReference
2807 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 6500 attachments
Ford 15ft HD Backhoe
2-Foot flat digging depth
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459 cmReference
Loading height
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304 cmReference
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.