Ford

545

Farm tractor · 1979–1983 · 55 hp

Ford545
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The Ford 545 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1979 to 1983. It features a 55 hp engine, and two-post with four-post canopy optional and high-clearance four-post with backhoe steering. The transmission is a manual-shift type with 8 forward and 2 reverse.

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross59.5 hp (44.4 kW)
Power Net55 hp (41 kW)
Power Rated55 hp (41 kW)
Power PTO52 hp (38.8 kW)
Torque Peak157 lb-ft (212.9 Nm)
Torque Peak2,200 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typemanual-shift
Gears8 forward and 2 reverse
Oil Capacity12.7 qts (12 L)
Available Options8-speed, 6-speed, 4-speed torque converter

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow5.6 gpm (21.2 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Steering Flow5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
System Capacity9.1 gal (34.4 L)

Hitch

Rear TypeI
Rear Lift3,080 lbs (1,397 kg)

Dimensions

Length124.5 in (316 cm)
Width78 in (198 cm)
Height Rops87 in (220 cm)
Wheelbase81 in (205 cm)
Ground Clearance13 in (33 cm)
Front Tread55.1 in (139 cm)
Rear Tread61 in (154 cm)

Weight

Operating5,010 lbs (2,272 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Industrial7.50-16, 9.00-16, 11.00L-16
Rear Industrial16.9-24, 16.9-28, 14.9-24, 18.4-30

Fuel

Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

Steering

Typetwo-post with four-post canopy optional and high-clearance four-post with backhoe

Attachments

Ford direct-linkage loaderFord 4-bar linkage loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth151 in (383 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 12ft Backhoe

Compatible Implements

ModelTypeWidthMin HP
Bush Hog BH114Rotary Cutters44"15 hp
Land Pride RCR1242Rotary Cutters42"18 hp
Bush Hog BH115Rotary Cutters56"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-142Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
BEFCO BRC-242Rotary Cutters42"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1548Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1248Rotary Cutters48"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2072Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1872Rotary Cutters72"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1260Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCF2060Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Land Pride RCR1860Rotary Cutters60"20 hp
Bush Hog BH116Rotary Cutters68"25 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3Rotary Cutters60"25 hp
Land Pride RCR1272Rotary Cutters72"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-248Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-148Rotary Cutters48"25 hp
BEFCO BRC-260Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-160Rotary Cutters60"30 hp
BEFCO BRC-272Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2772Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Bush Hog BH310-2Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
BEFCO BRC-172Rotary Cutters72"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2760Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCD1884Rotary Cutters84"35 hp
BEFCO RMD-360Rotary Cutters60"35 hp
Land Pride RCF2696Rotary Cutters96"40 hp
BEFCO RMD-372Rotary Cutters72"40 hp
Bush Hog BH310 variant 2Rotary Cutters72"45 hp
Land Pride RCF2084Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCR1884Rotary Cutters84"45 hp
Land Pride RCF3096 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
BEFCO RHD-472Rotary Cutters72"50 hp
Land Pride RCF3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCFM3696 - 3PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Land Pride RCR2596 - 3 PTRotary Cutters96"50 hp
Bush Hog BH210-3 variant 3Rotary Cutters84"50 hp

Confirmed compatible on PTO HP and 3-point hitch category. Verify with your dealer before purchasing.