Ford industrial tractors
Ford 4500
The Ford 4500 is an industrial tractor produced from 1965 to 1975. It features two engine options: a 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel and a 3.1L 3-cylinder gasoline engine. The tractor offers various transmission options including 6-speed mechanical shuttle and 10-speed full power shift. It has a power output of approximately 55 hp net and is equipped with two-wheel drive and power assist steering. The tractor supports multiple attachments such as front-end loaders and backhoes, with detailed specifications for each attachment. It has a wheelbase of 79.4 inches and a shipping weight ranging from 4510 to 7233 pounds depending on configuration. The Ford 4500 is designed for industrial use with mechanical wet disc brakes and an open operator station with optional four-post ROPS.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 4500
Power
| Engine (net) | 55.3 hp (41.2 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 58.2 hp (43.4 kW) |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 45.6 hp (34.0 kW) |
| Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 45.4 hp (33.9 kW) |
Engine
| Options | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 3.1L 3-cyl gasoline |
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| Diesel engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel, Displacement 201 ci (3.3 L), Bore/Stroke 4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm), Power (net) 53.2 hp (39.7 kW), Power (gross) 56.5 hp (42.1 kW), Air cleaner dry, Compression 16.5:1, Rated RPM 2200, Torque 150 lb-ft (203.4 Nm), Torque RPM 1000, Firing order 1-2-3, Starter volts 12, Coolant capacity 15.3 qts (14.5 L), Oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Gasoline engine | Ford 3.1L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline, Displacement 192 ci (3.1 L), Bore/Stroke 4.40x4.20 inches (112 x 107 mm), Power (net) 55.3 hp (41.2 kW), Power (gross) 58.2 hp (43.4 kW), Air cleaner dry, Compression 8:1, Rated RPM 2200, Torque 146 lb-ft (198.0 Nm), Torque RPM 1450, Firing order 1-2-3, Starter volts 12, Coolant capacity 15.3 qts (14.5 L), Oil capacity 8 qts (7.6 L) |
Height
| Hood | 55.625 inches (141 cm) |
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| ROPS | 100.5 inches (255 cm) |
| Exhaust | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 58.75 inches (149 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.5 gal (hitch) (24.6 L), 14 gal (loader) (53.0 L), 8 gal (backhoe) (30.3 L) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 22 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Gasoline Battery AH | 80 |
Hydraulics
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
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| Capacity | 6.5 gal (hitch) (24.6 L), 14 gal (loader) (53.0 L), 8 gal (backhoe) (30.3 L) |
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (hitch) (17.0 lpm), 21.3 gpm (loader) (80.6 lpm) |
| Total flow | 26.6 gpm (100.7 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | power assist |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Four-post ROPS available. |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1965 - 1975 |
Attachments
| Overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
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| 740 Loader | 3750 lbs lift (full at pin) (1701 kg), 6000 lbs breakout (2721 kg), 42° dump, 75 inches reach (ground) (190 cm), 30° rollback, 129 inches height (at pin) (327 cm), 104.5 inches clearance (dumped) (265 cm), weight: 1400 lbs (635 kg), Bucket width: 71.5 inches (181 cm) |
| Ford 753 Backhoe | Weight 2813 lbs (1275 kg), Transport height 125 inches (317 cm), Digging depth 164 inches (416 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 158 inches (401 cm), Reach from pivot 200 inches (508 cm), Loading height 112 inches (284 cm), Bucket Rotation 194°, Swing Arc 185°, Bucket force 8300 lbs (3764 kg), Dipperstick force 5630 lbs (2553 kg) |
| Ford 755 Backhoe | Weight 2700 lbs (1224 kg), Transport height 135 inches (342 cm), Bucket width 24 inches (60 cm), Digging depth 184 inches (467 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 177 inches (449 cm), Reach from pivot 216 inches (548 cm), Loading height 120 inches (304 cm), Bucket Rotation 194°, Swing Arc 185° |
| Ford Side-Shift Backhoe | Weight 3600 lbs (1632 kg), Transport height 136 inches (345 cm), Digging depth 154 inches (391 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 150 inches (381 cm), Reach from pivot 206.5 inches (524 cm), Loading height 122 inches (309 cm), Bucket Rotation 186°, Swing Arc 182°, Bucket force 8300 lbs (3764 kg), Dipperstick force 5630 lbs (2553 kg) |
Transmission
| Options | 6-speed mechanical shuttle, 10-speed full power shift, 4-speed power shuttle, 8-speed gear |
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Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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| Rear lift | 2000 lbs (907 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 70.5 inches Minimum width of tractor only. (179 cm) |
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| Length | 122 inches (tractor) (309 cm), 177.4 inches (loader tractor) (450 cm), 276 inches (backhoe-loader tractor) (701 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24, 16.9-28 (industrial), 16.9-24 (ag) |
| Wheelbase | 79.4 inches (201 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16, 9.00-16 (industrial) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 76 inches (152 to 193 cm) |
| Front tread | 56 inches (142 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 4510 lbs (tractor) (2045 kg), 7233 lbs (loader tractor) Ford specifies loader-only tractors should have 6500 of added counter weight. (3280 kg) |
| Clearance (front axle) | 12 inches (30 cm) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | transmission, independent Optional |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |