Ford industrial tractors
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) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 52 hp (38.8 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
Engine
| Model | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
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Height
| Hood | 55.4 inches (140 cm) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 typeFord 765 12ft Backhoe Bucket force8,800 lbs (3991 kg) Bucket width12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm) Digging depth151 inches (383 cm) Loading height124 inches (314 cm) Reach from pivot199 inches (505 cm) Dipperstick force5,110 lbs (2317 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth149 inches (378 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth131 inches (332 cm) |
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| Ford 765 14ft Backhoe | Backhoe typeFord 765 14ft Backhoe Bucket force8,950 lbs (4059 kg) Bucket width12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm) Digging depth174 inches (441 cm) Loading height127 inches (322 cm) Reach from pivot220 inches (558 cm) Dipperstick force6,520 lbs (2957 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth172 inches (436 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth156 inches (396 cm) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
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| 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 |
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| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 32, 51 (optional) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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. |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1979 - 1983 |
Attachments
| Overview | Ford direct-linkage loader, Ford 4-bar linkage loader, Backhoe |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3,080 lbs (1397 kg) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm), 85 inches (215 cm) backhoe transport |
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| 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) |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540 |