| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Industrial tractor | |
| Ford 4500 Engines | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Ford 3.1L 3-cyl gasoline | |
| Ford 4500 Transmissions | |
| 6-speed mechanical shuttle | |
| 10-speed full power shift | |
| 4-speed power shuttle | |
| 8-speed gear | |
| Ford 4500 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 58.2 hp 43.4 kW |
| Engine (net) | 55.3 hp 41.2 kW |
| Gasoline PTO (claimed) | 45.4 hp 33.9 kW |
| Diesel PTO (claimed) | 45.6 hp 34.0 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | power assist |
| Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Open operator station. Four-post ROPS available. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 16 gal 60.6 L |
| Hydraulic system | 6.5 gal (hitch) 24.6 L |
|   | 14 gal (loader) 53.0 L |
|   | 8 gal (backhoe) 30.3 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity | 6.5 gal (hitch) 24.6 L |
|   | 14 gal (loader) 53.0 L |
|   | 8 gal (backhoe) 30.3 L |
| Valves | 0 to 2 |
| Pump flow | 4.5 gpm (hitch) 17.0 lpm |
|   | 21.3 gpm (loader) 80.6 lpm |
| Total flow | 26.6 gpm 100.7 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Rear lift | 2000 lbs 907 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
|   | independent OptOptional |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 79.4 inches 201 cm |
| Weight | 4510 to 7233 pounds |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Ford 4500 attachments | |
| front-end loader | |
| backhoe | |
| 4500 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 hood panel, on the right side. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | generator |
| Charging amps | 22 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Gasoline Battery AH | 80 |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
| Questions | |
| I am having a difficult time figuring out the exact model of the backhoe accessory. I see the serial number is CBxxxxx with a 19-551 also printed on the ID plate.
That is a 755 series unit. 19-551 is the model number of the backhoe. | |
| Email: Peter@TractorData.com |
| References | |
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| 3400 3500 4400 4500 Industrial Operator's Manual (SE 3226) published in 1968 | |
| Industrial Tractors and Equipment published in 1965, by Ford | |
| New-Size Ford Tractors Loaders-Backhoes published in 1965 | |
| Tractors For Industrial Use published in 1967, by Ford | |
| Industrial Tractors & Equipment Specifications 1969 published by Ford | |
| Buyer's Guide '73 published in 1973, by Ford | |
| Buyer's Guide '74 published in 1974, by Ford | |
| Industrial Sales Handbook published in 1966, by Ford |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on December 28, 2021 | |
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