Ford industrial tractors

Ford 445A

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)