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Ford 545D vs Ford 6500
Verdict: Ford 545D vs Ford 6500
The Ford 545D 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 66 hp. Ford 545D is the lighter machine (5,015 kg vs 6,463 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 1973). In short: choose the Ford 6500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 545D 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
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
77 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
with 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 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)
49.2 kWReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Torque
244.1 NmReference
295.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 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
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
3 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Shuttle PTO (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
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Gear PTO (claimed)
40.3 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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Valves
1 or 2Reference
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Pump flow
98.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
0.6 LReference
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Steering press.
110.3 barReference
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Rear Type
II/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
540Reference
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Total flow
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123.4 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
60.6 LReference
75.7 LReference
Steering
0.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
226 cmReference
Weight
5015 to 10316 poundsReference
6463 kgReference
Ag front
12.0-16.5 (4WD)Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-28Reference
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Length
497 cmReference
756 cmReference
Width
198 cmReference
213 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
271 cmReference
Height (cab)
236 cmReference
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2WD Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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4WD Ground clearance
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
2274 kgReference
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2WD Cab
2543 kgReference
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4WD ROPS
2555 kgReference
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4WD Cab
4679 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
18144 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
25147 kgReference
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Max rear axle
15649 kgReference
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Front tire
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11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
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14-17.5Reference
Industrial rear
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18.4-28Reference
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 545D attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
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Battery CCA
675Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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Speeds
Ford 6500 attachments
Attachment overview
Ford 15ft HD Backhoe
Backhoe type
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Ford 15ft HD BackhoeReference
Digging depth
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477 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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459 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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563 cmReference
Loading height
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304 cmReference
Bucket force
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3810 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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2807 kgReference
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.