Compare/Belarus T42LB vs Ford 420

Belarus T42LB vs Ford 420

Verdict: Belarus T42LB vs Ford 420

The Belarus T42LB and the Ford 420 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 420 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 51 hp. Ford 420 is the lighter machine (4,552 kg vs 5,316 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Belarus T42LB is the newer design (1994 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 420 for outright pulling power, or the Belarus T42LB if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Belarus

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

52 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

BelarusReference

FordReference

air-cooledReference

Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Steering

—

power assistReference

Engine

42.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 120 mmReference

107 x 107 mmReference

Power

42.5 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

1800Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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38.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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35.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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34.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

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10.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and 1 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.0 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

15.5 LReference

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Type

sliding gearReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

15.5 LReference

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Valves

2Reference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

81.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

1356 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

73.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

225 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

5316 kgReference

4552 kgReference

Ag front

8.00-20Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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9.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (exhaust)

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205 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 cmReference

Backhoe

Backhoe type

BackhoeReference

Ford 15-FT BackhoeReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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327 cmReference

Dump angle

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112 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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51 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80 (gasoline)Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 10-FT Backhoe

Digging depth

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457 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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454 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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568 cmReference

Bucket force

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3683 kgReference

Ford 13-FT Backhoe

Loading height

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316 cmReference

Ford 15-FT Backhoe

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.