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Complete specifications for the Ford 230A, 340A, 445, 530A, 540A and 545 utility and industrial tractors, as published in the original Ford operators manual (SE-4000 108110). All six models use Ford's 3-cylinder engine platform with displacements ranging from 158 cu.in. (gasoline) to 201 cu.in. (diesel). The 230A and 530A are the compact utility variants, while the 340A, 445, 540A, and 545 are configured for industrial loader and backhoe applications.
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Engine • Fluid Capacities • Electrical • Fuel System • Clutch • Steering • Brakes • Power Take-Off • Hydraulics • General Dimensions • Weight • Torque Values
Engine • Fluid Capacities • Electrical • Fuel System • Clutch • Steering • Brakes • Power Take-Off • Hydraulics • General Dimensions • Weight • Torque Values
Engine Specifications
| Specification | 230A (Gasoline) |
230A (Diesel) |
340A (Diesel) |
445 (Diesel) |
530A, 540A, 545 (Diesel) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Bore | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.4 in. (112mm) |
| Stroke | 3.8 in. (97mm) | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.2 in. (107mm) | 4.4 in. (112mm) | 4.4 in. (112mm) |
| Displacement | 158 cu.in. (2588cc) | 175 cu.in. (2588cc) | 175 cu.in. (2868cc) | 183 cu.in. (2997cc) | 201 cu.in. (3294cc) |
| Compression Ratio | 7.75:1 | 17.3:1 | 16.3:1 | 16.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 | 1-2-3 | 1-2-3 | 1-2-3 | 1-2-3 |
| Idle Speed | 600–700 RPM | 600–700 RPM | 600–700 RPM | 600–700 RPM | 600–700 RPM |
| Max Speed (No Load) | 2185–2285 RPM | 2225–2275 RPM | 2225–2275 RPM | 2425–2475 RPM | 2425–2475 RPM |
| Rated Speed | 2,000 RPM | 2,000 RPM | 2,000 RPM | 2,200 RPM | 2,200 RPM |
| Valve Clearance (Warm) — Intake | 0.014–0.016 in. (0.356–0.406mm) — All Models | ||||
| Valve Clearance (Warm) — Exhaust | 0.017–0.019 in. (0.432–0.483mm) — All Models | ||||
Fluid Capacities
| Capacity (U.S.) | 230A / 530A | 340A | 445 | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 13.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. | 16.0 gal. |
| Cooling System | 11.0 qts. — All Models | ||||
| Engine Crankcase (w/ Filter) | 7.0 qts. — All Models | ||||
| Engine Crankcase (w/o Filter) | 6.0 qts. — All Models | ||||
| Rear Axle — With Independent PTO | — | 48.3 qts. | 48.3 qts. | 48.3 qts. | 48.3 qts. |
| Rear Axle — Without Independent PTO | 24.6 qts. | 33.9 qts. | 33.9 qts. | 33.98 qts. | 33.9 qts. |
| Hydraulic System (With Loader) | — | 11.0 gal. | 8.7 gal. | 11.0 gal. | 9.1 gal. |
| Hydraulic System (Loader & Backhoe) | — | 18.0 gal. | — | 18.0 gal. | — |
Transmission Fluid Capacities (U.S. Qts.)
| Transmission Type | 230A | 340A | 445 | 530A | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4×4 Power Reversing | — | — | 19.0 | — | 19.0 | 19.0 |
| 6×4 Manual Reversing | — | 12.7 | 12.7 | — | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| 8×4 Manual | 9.9 | — | — | 9.9 | — | — |
| 8×2 Manual | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 |
Electrical System
| System Voltage | 12 Volts — All Models |
| Battery (Gasoline Engines) | 77 Ampere Hour Rating |
| Battery (Diesel Engines) | 128 Ampere Hour Rating |
| Ground | Negative |
| Alternator — Standard | 32 Amp — All Models |
| Alternator — Optional | 51 Amp — All Models |
| Starting Motor | Positive Engaging |
Ignition
| Diesel — Type | Compression |
| Gasoline — Type | Spark (Coil & Distributor) |
| Distributor Point Gap | 0.022–0.028 in. (0.559–0.711mm) |
| Point Dwell Angle | 35–38° |
| Timing (230A, 340A) | 2° ± 2° BTDC (at 600–700 RPM, vacuum line disconnected) |
| Timing (445, 530A, 540A, 545) | 6° ± 2° BTDC |
Fuel System
| Diesel — Type | Distributor Injection Pump |
| Diesel — Injection Timing | 23° BTDC |
| Gasoline — Type | Updraft Carburetor |
| Gasoline — Adjustment | Initial idle — one full turn out |
Clutch
| Type | Dry Organic Plate |
| Live PTO — 230A & 530A | 11.0 in. (279.4mm) |
| Trans. PTO / No PTO / Independent PTO — All Models | 13.0 in. (330.2mm) |
Pedal Free Travel
| 230A & 530A — Transmission PTO | 1-1/2 to 1-3/8 in. (28.6–34.9mm) |
| 230A & 530A — Live PTO | 1-3/8 to 1-5/8 in. (34.9–41.3mm) |
| 340A, 445, 540A, 545 — Transmission PTO | 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 in. (31.8–38.1mm) |
| 340A, 445, 540A, 545 — Independent PTO | 1-5/8 to 1-7/8 in. (41.3–47.6mm) |
Steering
| Type | 230A | 340A | 445 | 530A | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Power Assist | Std. | — | — | Std. | — | — |
| Hydrostatic | — | Std. | Std. | — | Std. | Std. |
Brakes
| 230A & 530A | Mechanical — Expanding Shoe |
| 340A, 445, 540A & 545 | Mechanical — Wet Disc |
Power Take-Off — Engine Speed at 540 PTO RPM
| PTO Type / Transmission | 230A | 340A | 445 | 530A | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission PTO | ||||||
| 6×4 Manual | — | 1800 | 1800 | — | 1800 | 1800 |
| 8×2 Manual | 1600 | 1800 | — | 1600 | 1800 | — |
| Live PTO | ||||||
| 8×2 Manual | 1800 | — | — | 1800 | — | — |
| 8×4 Manual | 1800 | — | — | 1800 | — | — |
| Independent PTO | ||||||
| 6×4 Manual | — | 1800 | 1800 | — | — | 1800 |
| 8×2 Manual | — | 1800 | — | — | 1800 | 1800 |
Hydraulic Lift System
| Specification | 230A | 340A | 445 | 530A | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Availability | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. | Opt. |
| Pump Type | Piston | Piston or Gear | Piston or Gear | Piston or Gear | Piston or Gear | Piston or Gear |
| Pump Drive | Full time when engine running | |||||
| Protection | Inlet filter — service at 300 hours | |||||
| Control Features | Live with upper link sensing draft control, position control, flow control, and Category I 3-point linkage | |||||
General Dimensions
*With standard 61″ fixed rim tread setting and 16.9 × 24″ tires.
| Dimension | 230A | 340A | 445 | 530A | 540A | 545 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 126.5″ (3213mm) |
122.0″ (3099mm) |
121.4″ (3084mm) |
126.5″ (3213mm) |
122.0″ (3099mm) |
124.4″ (3084mm) |
| Wheelbase | 75.8″ (1925mm) |
81.1″ (2078mm) |
81.1″ (2060mm) |
75.8″ (1925mm) |
81.1″ (2078mm) |
81.1″ (2035mm) |
| Width (Min. Tread) | 68.6″ (1742mm) |
66.0″ (1676mm) |
74.9″ (1903mm) |
68.6″ (1742mm) |
66.0″ (1676mm) |
76.9″ (1953mm) |
| Height to Exhaust | 74.2″ (1885mm) |
81.3″ (2065mm) |
80.5″ (2045mm) |
74.2″ (1885mm) |
81.3″ (2065mm) |
81.3″ (2065mm) |
| Hood Line | 47.4″ (1204mm) |
52.6″ (1336mm) |
54.0″ (1372mm) |
47.4″ (1204mm) |
52.6″ (1336mm) |
55.6″ (1412mm) |
| Steering Wheel Height | 54.2″ (1377mm) |
58.4″ (1483mm) |
58.0″ (1473mm) |
54.2″ (1377mm) |
58.4″ (1483mm) |
58.8″ (1404mm) |
| ROPS Height — 2-Post | 80.7″ (2050mm) |
87″ (2210mm) |
87″ (2210mm) |
80.7″ (2210mm) |
87″ (2210mm) |
87″ (2210mm) |
| ROPS Height — 4-Post TL | — | 92.2″ (2088mm) |
92.2″ (2088mm) |
— | 92.2″ (2088mm) |
92.2″ (2088mm) |
| ROPS Height — 4-Post TLB | — | 101.3″ (2573mm) |
101.3″ (2573mm) |
— | 101.3″ (2573mm) |
101.3″ (2573mm) |
| Ground Clearance — Front Axle | 16.0″ (406mm) |
11.6″ (295mm) |
11.6″ (295mm) |
16.0″ (406mm) |
11.6″ (295mm) |
12.0″ (305mm) |
| Ground Clearance — Transmission | 8.6″ (218mm) |
14.4″ (366mm) |
14.4″ (366mm) |
8.6″ (218mm) |
14.4″ (366mm) |
14.0″ (356mm) |
| Turning Radius (Without Brakes) | 10′9″ (3277mm) |
11′1″ (3378mm) |
11′4″ (3454mm) |
10′9″ (3277mm) |
11′1″ (3378mm) |
12′2″ (3708mm) |
| Turning Radius (With Brakes) | 9′9″ (2972mm) |
10′7″ (3226mm) |
10′2″ (3099mm) |
9′9″ (2972mm) |
10′7″ (3226mm) |
11′0″ (3353mm) |
Weight
| Model | Weight (Less Options) |
|---|---|
| 230A / 530A | 3,530 lbs. (1,601 kg) |
| 445 | 3,800 lbs. (1,724 kg) |
| 545 | 4,510 lbs. (2,046 kg) |
Torque Values
| Component | lb-ft | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| Adjustable Front Axle — 230A–530A | 165–200 | 224–272 |
| Wheel to Axle (Front) — 230A–530A | 75–90 | 101–122 |
| Wheel to Axle (Rear) — 230A–530A | 180–240 | 244–325 |
| Wheel to Axle (Front) — 340A–545 | 75–90 | 101–122 |
| Wheel to Axle (Rear) — 340A–545 | 304–336 | 412–456 |
| Adjustable Disc-Rim Wheels (28″) | 260 | 352 |
| Adjustable Disc-Rim Wheels (24″) | 360 | 488 |
| ROPS 2-Post (445 & 545) | 180–220 | 244–298 |
| 4-Post ROPS (340A–540A) — Front Bolt | 180–220 | 244–298 |
| 4-Post ROPS (340A–540A) — Rear Axle | 117–143 | 159–194 |
| 4-Post ROPS (445–545) — Front Bolt | 180–220 | 244–298 |
| 4-Post ROPS (445–545) — Rear Axle | 155–210 | 210–284 |
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Originally published by Ford New Holland • Manual Code: SE-4000 108110
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