Ford industrial tractors
Ford 445
The Ford 445 is an industrial tractor produced from 1979 to 1983. It features a Ford 3.0L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 47 hp rated power and 52 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed manual-reversing, 8-speed manual-shift, and a 4-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with various capacities and pressures suitable for loader and backhoe attachments. The tractor supports rear PTO with optional transmission or independent types. Dimensions include an 81-inch wheelbase, various lengths depending on attachments, and weights ranging from 5,000 to 12,700 lbs. Attachments include 4-bar and direct linkage loaders and Ford 765 backhoes with detailed specifications. Electrical system features a 12-volt alternator charging system with a 750 CCA battery.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 445
Power
| Engine | 47 hp (35.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
Engine
| Model | Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| Steering | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12.1 gal (independent PTO) (45.8 L), 8.7 gal (loader/backhoe) (32.9 L) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32, 51 (optional) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12.1 gal (independent PTO) (45.8 L), 8.7 gal (loader/backhoe) (32.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm), 8.0 gpm (independent PTO) (30.3 lpm), 22 gpm (loader/backhoe) (83.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| Steering capacity | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance four-post with backhoe. |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Years made | 1979 - 1983 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Overview | Ford 4-bar linkage loader, Ford direct linkage loader, Backhoe |
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| 4-bar linkage Loader | 3,300 lbs lift (full at pin) (1496 kg), 6,800 lbs breakout (3084 kg), 42° dump, 24 inches reach (dumped) (60 cm), 40° rollback (ground line), 54° rollback (raised), 45° rollback (at carry), 135 inches height (at pin) (342 cm), 116.5 inches clearance (dumped) (295 cm), raise: 4.5s, dump: 1.5s, lower: 2.1s, Bucket width: 80.5 inches (204 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m) |
| direct linkage Loader | 3,500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1587 kg), 6,000 lbs breakout (2721 kg), 40° dump, 27 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm), 30° rollback (ground line), 50° rollback (raised), 34° rollback (at carry), 123 inches height (at pin) (312 cm), 102 inches clearance (dumped) (259 cm), raise: 5.1s, dump: 2.3s, lower: 2.1s, Bucket width: 82.5 inches (209 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m) |
| Ford 765 12-foot Backhoe | Backhoe type: Ford 765 12-foot Backhoe, Bucket width: 12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm), Digging depth: 151 inches (383 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 149 inches (378 cm), 8-Foot flat digging depth: 131 inches (332 cm), Reach from pivot: 199 inches (505 cm), Loading height: 124 inches (314 cm), Bucket force: 8,800 lbs (3991 kg), Dipperstick force: 5,110 lbs (2317 kg) |
| Ford 765 14-foot Backhoe | Backhoe type: Ford 765 14-foot Backhoe, Bucket width: 12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm), Digging depth: 174 inches (441 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth: 172 inches (436 cm), 8-Foot flat digging depth: 156 inches (396 cm), Reach from pivot: 220 inches (558 cm), Loading height: 127 inches (322 cm), Bucket force: 9,735 lbs (4415 kg), Dipperstick force: 6,750 lbs (3061 kg) |
Transmission
| 6-speed | Manual-reversing, 6 forward and 4 reverse gears, Oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
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| 8-speed | Manual-shift, 8 forward and 2 reverse gears, Oil capacity 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| Options | 6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter |
| Torque converter | 4 forward and reverse gears, Oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), Torque converter with 2050 engine rpm stall speed and 2.78:1 torque multiplication ratio |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,080 lbs (1397 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Tires | Ag front 7.50-16, Ag rear 14.9-24, Ag front 11.00L-16, Ag rear 16.9-24 |
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| Width | 78 inches (198 cm), 85 inches (TLB transport) (215 cm) |
| Length | 124.5 inches (316 cm), 190 inches (loader tractor) (482 cm), 269 inches (loader backhoe) (683 cm) |
| Weight | 5,000 lbs (2268 kg), 11,036 lbs (loader tractor) (5005 kg), 12,700 lbs (loader backhoe) (5760 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Rear tread | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Front tread | 55.1 inches (139 cm) |
| Hood height | 55.4 inches (140 cm) |
| ROPS height | 87 inches (2-post) (220 cm), 96 inches (4-post) (243 cm), 102 inches (TLB 4-post) (259 cm) |
| Max rear axle | 11,500 lbs (SAE J43) (5216 kg) |
| Max front axle | 9,000 lbs (4082 kg), 6,600 lbs (SAE J43) (2993 kg) |
| Ground clearance | 13 inches (33 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission (optional), independent (optional) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |