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Ford 545

The Ford 545 is an industrial tractor produced from 1979 to 1983. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine with 55 hp rated power and 59.5 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 8-speed manual, 6-speed manual-reversing, and 4-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and various ROPS configurations. The tractor supports a rear PTO with optional independent PTO and has a fuel capacity of 16 gallons. It is equipped with open center hydraulics with multiple flow rates for loader, backhoe, and steering. The Ford 545 supports various attachments including direct-linkage and 4-bar linkage loaders and Ford 765 backhoes with different digging depths and forces. Dimensions include an 81-inch wheelbase, multiple length and width configurations, and weights ranging from 5,010 to 12,686 lbs depending on attachments. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging system.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 545

Power

Engine:55 hp (41.0 kW)
PTO (claimed):52 hp (38.8 kW)
Engine (gross):59.5 hp (44.4 kW)

Engine

Model:Ford 3.3L 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:5,010 lbs (2272 kg)
Max rear axle:11,500 lbs (SAE J43) (5216 kg)
Max front axle:10,000 lbs (4536 kg), 8,030 lbs (SAE J43) (3642 kg)
Backhoe-loader 3,500lb:11,549 lbs (5238 kg)
Backhoe-loader 4,500lb:12,686 lbs (5754 kg)
Loader-tractor 3,500lb:10,300 lbs (4672 kg)
Loader-tractor 4,500lb:12,036 lbs (5459 kg)

Backhoe

Ford 765 12ft Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 765 12ft Backhoe
Bucket force:8,800 lbs (3991 kg)
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)
Loading height:124 inches (314 cm)
Reach from pivot:199 inches (505 cm)
Dipperstick force:5,110 lbs (2317 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:149 inches (378 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:131 inches (332 cm)

Ford 765 14ft Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Bucket force:8,950 lbs (4059 kg)
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)
Loading height:127 inches (322 cm)
Reach from pivot:220 inches (558 cm)
Dipperstick force:6,520 lbs (2957 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:172 inches (436 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:156 inches (396 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:16 gal (60.6 L)
Rear axle:8.5 qts (8.0 L)
Independent PTO:12.1 qts (11.5 L)
Hydraulic system:9.1 gal (loader) (34.4 L)

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:9.1 gal (loader) (34.4 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Loader/backhoe flow:27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Independent PTO flow:8.3 gpm (31.4 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Two-post ROPS. Four-post ROPS canopy optional. High-clearance four-post ROPS with backhoe.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1979 - 1983

Attachments

Overview:Ford direct-linkage loader, Ford 4-bar linkage loader, Backhoe
4-bar linkage Loader:4,500 lbs lift (full at pin) (2041 kg), 7,200 lbs breakout (3265 kg), 45° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 40° rollback (ground line), 50° rollback (raised), 45° rollback (at carry), 165 inches height (at pin) (419 cm), 103 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm), raise: 5.2s, dump: 1.6s, lower: 2.2s, Bucket width: 81 inches (205 cm), Bucket width: 81 inches (long) (205 cm), Bucket width: 85.5 inches (217 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m), Bucket capacity: 0.7 cu yd (0.5 cu m), Bucket capacity: 1.0 cu yd (0.8 cu m)
Direct-linkage Loader:3,500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1587 kg), 6,000 lbs breakout (2721 kg), 40° dump, 26.8 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: 81 inches (205 cm), Bucket capacity: 0.5 cu yd (0.4 cu m)

Transmission

Options:8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed torque converter
Manual-shift:8 forward and 2 reverse gears
Manual-reversing:6 forward and 4 reverse gears
Torque converter:4 forward and reverse gears, oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L), power-reversing transmission with torque converter. Stall speed at engine rpm of 2050. Torque multiplication ratio is 2.78-to-1.
Oil capacity (manual):12.7 qts (12.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:I
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm):3,080 lbs (1397 kg)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:78 inches (198 cm), 85 inches (215 cm) backhoe transport
Length:124.5 inches (316 cm), 184 inches (467 cm) loader tractor, 269 inches (683 cm) loader backhoe
Rear tire:16.9-24, 16.9-28, 14.9-24, 18.4-30
Wheelbase:81 inches (205 cm)
Front tire:7.50-16, 9.00-16, 11.00L-16
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:55.1 inches (139 cm)
Ground clearance:13 inches (33 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission (optional), independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type:540

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