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Modern Tractor Discussion Board Topic: Ford 545C [Return to Forum] Author [expand] [Modern View] Robster 05-21-2009 11:43:27 12.153.253.190 20496 Report to Moderator Hello, new to posting but have visited this site many times and find the info very usefull. I have an opportunity to purchase a solid Ford 545C 4x4 (with loader and hyd. scraper), and would like to also use it on occassion to pull a 10" offset allis chalmers disc a couple of times a year (about 8 acres of flat level ground). Will this damage the shuttle shift transmission, or should it handle it ok. Somewhere I heard that this was not good for the transmission. Any comments appreciated. [Reply]  [Send Email] RickB 05-22-2009 03:06:54 205.231.147.52 20499 Report to Moderator Re: Ford 545C in reply to Robster, 05-21-2009 11:43:27   The transmission is less of an issue than the tractor being about half the size required to pull a 10' offset disc. Offsets are primary tilage tools and a 10' model would require 100 hp or more.   [Reply]  [No Email] Robster 05-22-2009 08:12:50 12.153.253.190 20500 Report to Moderator Re: Ford 545C in reply to RickB, 05-22-2009 03:06:54   Thanks for replying Rick. I realize HP is on the short side, but I only need to knock down the weeds on occassion, and I can raise the disc if it digs in too deep. With construction down, deals are to be had on this type of used equipment. Farmers in my area are holding on to their good equipment, so finding an ag tractor in decent shape in my price range is a bit of a challenge. Thanks again.   [Reply]  [No Email] [Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Return to Forum]   [Add a Reply] Hop to: Another Forum Tractor Talk Tool Talk Restoration Tips Paint & Bodywork Implement Alley Tractor Transporting Allis Chalmers Case Combines Crawlers Farmall & IH Ford Ford 9N,2N & 8N Fordson John Deere MH & MF Harry Ferguson Minneapolis Moline Oliver & Cockshutt Garden Tractors Orphans Stationary Engines Today's Tractors Memorabilia Tractor Tales Using Your Tractor Tractor Pulling Site Comments Test Forum Buyer Seller Feedback Kountry Life Classic Trucks