Ford industrial tractors

Ford 545C

The Ford 545C is an industrial tractor from the C Series produced between 1990 and 1991. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 67 hp gross and 62 hp net power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including a 6-speed manual reversing and torque converter variants. It has a wheelbase of 81 inches and weighs between 8610 to 8830 pounds depending on configuration. The 545C supports two- or four-wheel drive with power steering and wet disc brakes. It includes a rear independent PTO and a hydraulic system with open center type and multiple pump flow options. Attachments available include a front-end loader and backhoe, with detailed specifications for both. The tractor is equipped with a two-post ROPS with optional canopy and four-post ROPS/FOPS. Electrical system features a 12-volt negative ground with a 55 amp alternator and 750 CCA battery.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 545C

Power

Engine (net)	62 hp (46.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)	53.7 hp (40.0 kW)
Engine (gross)	67 hp (50.0 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	16.9-24
2WD Industrial front	7.50-16, 11L-16
4WD Industrial front	12.0x16.5

Engine

Type	diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Torque	175 lb-ft (237.3 Nm)
Rated RPM	2200
Torque RPM	1400
Air cleaner	dry dual element
Bore/Stroke	4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression	16.3:1
Power (net)	62 hp (46.2 kW)
Displacement	201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross)	67 hp (50.0 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	11 qts (10.4 L)

Weight

Max rear axle	11500 lbs (5216 kg)
2WD ROPS loader	8610 lbs (3905 kg)
4WD ROPS loader	8830 lbs (4005 kg)
2WD Max front axle	10000 lbs (4536 kg)
4WD Max front axle	13860 lbs (6286 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering	4 qts (3.8 L)
Hydraulic system	9.1 gal (loader) (34.4 L)

Dimensions

Width	78 inches (198 cm) *Tractor width without loader bucket.
Length	183 inches (464 cm) *Total length of tractor with loader.
Wheelbase	81 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread	61 inches (154 cm)
Height (ROPS)	94 inches (238 cm)
2WD Front tread	58 inches (147 cm)
4WD Front tread	66.5 inches (168 cm)
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	9.1 gal (loader) (34.4 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- or four-wheel drive
Brakes	Wet disc brakes
Power steering	Yes

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Series	C Series
Years made	1990 - 1991
Manufacturer	Ford

Attachments

Backhoe	Yes
Loader specs	5000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg), 8500 lbs breakout (3855 kg), 45° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 40° rollback (ground line), 131 inches height (at pin) (332 cm), 103 inches clearance (dumped) (261 cm), raise: 5.1s, dump: 2.0s, lower: 3.1s, Bucket width: 82 inches (208 cm)
Backhoe specs	Ford 764 Backhoe, Bucket width: 12 inches (30 cm), 14 inches (35 cm), 16 inches (40 cm), 20 inches (50 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (91 cm), Digging depth: 128 inches (325 cm), Reach from pivot: 157 inches (398 cm), Swing Arc: 172°, Bucket force: 10700 lbs (4853 kg), Dipperstick force: 3740 lbs (1696 kg)
Front-end loader	Yes

Transmission

Manual reversing	6 forward and 4 reverse gears
Transmission options	6-speed manual reversing, 4-speed torque converter, 8-speed torque converter
Torque converter (4-speed)	4 forward and reverse gears
Torque converter (8-speed)	8 forward and reverse gears

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