Ford 445C
The Ford 445C is an industrial tractor produced from 1988 to 1992 as part of the C Series. It features a Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 52 hp net and 56 hp gross. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual reversing and 4- or 8-speed torque converters. The tractor has a wheelbase of 81 inches, weighs between 8610 and 8830 pounds depending on configuration, and offers two-wheel drive with power steering and wet disc brakes. It includes a rear independent PTO rated at 540 RPM at 1800 engine RPM. Hydraulics are open center with a loader pump flow of 26 gpm. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 6350 lbs lift capacity and a Ford 764 backhoe with a digging depth of 128 inches. The tractor is equipped with two-post ROPS with optional canopy and four-post ROPS/FOPS. Electrical system features a 12-volt battery with 750 CCA and a 55 amp alternator.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 445C
Power
| Engine (net) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 46.7 hp (34.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Model | Ford 3.1L 3-cyl diesel |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft (203.4 Nm) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Power (net) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Displacement | 192 ci (3.1 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 8.7 gal (loader) (32.9 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) *With of tractor without loader bucket. |
|---|---|
| Length | 183 inches (464 cm) *Length of tractor with loader. |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Wheelbase | 81 inches (205 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 61 inches (154 cm) |
| Weight 2WD | 8610 lbs (3905 kg) |
| Weight 4WD | 8830 lbs (4005 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 94 inches (238 cm) |
| Max rear axle | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
| 2WD Front tread | 58 inches (147 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| 2WD Max front axle | 9000 lbs (4082 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 13860 lbs (6286 kg) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 14 inches (35 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 128 |
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8.7 gal (loader) (32.9 L) |
| Pressure | 2450 psi (168.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 5.6 gpm (hitch) (21.2 lpm), 8.5 gpm (hitch optional) (32.2 lpm), 26 gpm (loader pump) (98.4 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 4 qts (3.8 L) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Two-post ROPS with available canopy. Four-post ROPS/FOPS optional. |
|---|---|
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
|---|---|
| Series | C Series |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1988 - 1992 |
Attachments
| Loader | Dump time1.5s Dump angle47° Lower time1.9s Raise time3.9s Bucket width82 inches (208 cm) Breakout force4000 lbs (1814 kg) Reach (dumped)30 inches (76 cm) Height (at pin)131 inches (332 cm) Clearance (dumped)103 inches (261 cm) Rollback (ground line)40° Lift capacity (full at pin)6350 lbs (2880 kg) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe | ModelFord 764 Backhoe Swing Arc172° Bucket force10700 lbs (4853 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 14 inches (35 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) Digging depth128 inches (325 cm) Reach from pivot157 inches (398 cm) Dipperstick force3740 lbs (1696 kg) |
| Overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed manual reversing, 4-speed torque converter, 8-speed torque converter |
|---|---|
| Manual reversing | 6 forward and 4 reverse gears |
| Torque converter (4-speed) | 4 forward and reverse gears |
| Torque converter (8-speed) | 8 forward and reverse gears |
Tractor hitch
| Control | position control and top-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | I |
| Rear lift | 3080 lbs (1397 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
