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Ford 445A

Ford 445A tractor
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The Ford 445A is an industrial tractor produced from 1984 to 1988 in Michigan, USA. It features a Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder diesel engine with 48 hp rated power and 52 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed manual-shift, 6-speed manual-reversing, and 4-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and differential mechanical wet disc brakes. The tractor supports various attachments such as front-end loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for loaders and Ford 765 backhoes. The 445A has a wheelbase of 81 inches, weighs between 5,196 and 12,670 lbs depending on configuration, and offers several ROPS options for operator safety.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 445A

Power

Engine:48 hp (35.8 kW)
PTO (claimed):44 hp (32.8 kW)
Engine (gross):52 hp (38.8 kW)

Engine

Model:Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel

Height

Hood:55.4 inches (140 cm)
ROPS:87 inches (2-post) (220 cm), 96 inches (4-post) (243 cm), 102 inches (TLB 4-post) (259 cm)

Weight

Base:5,196 lbs (2356 kg)
Max rear axle:11,500 lbs (SAE J43) (5216 kg)
Loader tractor:11,036 lbs (5005 kg)
Loader-backhoe:12,670 lbs (5747 kg)
Max front axle:10,000 lbs (4536 kg), 6,600 lbs (SAE J43) (2993 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Loader:8.7 gal (32.9 L)
Backhoe:22 gal (83.3 L)
Steering:5 qts (4.7 L)
Independent PTO:12 gal (45.4 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32, 51 (optional)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L), 12 gal (independent PTO) (45.4 L), 8.7 gal (loader) (32.9 L), 22 gal (backhoe) (83.3 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm), 8.5 gpm (independent PTO) (32.2 lpm), 21.5 gpm (loader/backhoe) (81.4 lpm)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Steering capacity:5 qts (4.7 L)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Optional four-post ROPS with canopy. High-clearance ROPS with backhoe.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Built in:Michigan, USA
Years made:1984 - 1988
Manufacturer:Ford

Attachments

Overview:front-end loader, backhoe
3,300-lb 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: 2.4s, Bucket width: 80.5 inches (204 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m)
3,500-lb 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: 80.5 inches (204 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: 12,18,24,36 inches, 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: 12,18,24,36 inches, 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

Options:8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed
Manual-shift:8 forward and 2 reverse gears, oil capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), four speeds plus reverse with two ranges
Manual-reversing:6 forward and 4 reverse gears, oil capacity 13 qts (12.3 L), three forward and two reverse speeds with high and low range
Torque Converter:4 forward and reverse gears, oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), torque converter with 2.78-to-1 torque multiplication ratio and stall speed of 2050 rpm, no PTO available with this transmission

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at ends):3,080 lbs (1397 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:78 inches (198 cm), 85 inches (loader-backhoe) (215 cm)
Length:124.5 inches (316 cm), 190 inches (loader tractor) (482 cm), 265 inches (loader-backhoe) (673 cm)
Rear tire:14.9-24, 16.9-24
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16, 11L-16 F3
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:55.1 inches (139 cm)
Ground clearance:14 inches (35 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (6-speed)
Rear PTO Type:540
Independent PTO:optional, 6 or 8 speed

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