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Ford 420 vs Ford 450
Verdict: Ford 420 vs Ford 450
The Ford 420 and the Ford 450 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 52 hp. Ford 420 is the lighter machine (4,552 kg vs 5,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 450 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
52 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Synchronized up-shifts in gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4-to-3.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
power assistReference
1.2 LReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
38.6 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.5 kWReference
37.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
32.8 kWReference
37.3 kWReference
Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
38.8 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
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Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Pre-heating
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thermostartReference
Torque
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184.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
151.7 barReference
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Pump flow
81.4 lpmReference
82.9 lpmReference
PTO (claimed)
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32.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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83.3 LReference
Capacity
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83.3 LReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.2 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
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Weight
4552 kgReference
5240 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Height (exhaust)
205 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
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Front tread
142 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
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4536 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5216 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
327 cmReference
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Dump angle
112 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
80 (gasoline)Reference
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Attachment overview
Ford 10-FT Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 15-FT BackhoeReference
Ford BackhoeReference
Digging depth
457 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth
454 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
568 cmReference
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Bucket force
3683 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Ford 13-FT Backhoe
Loading height
316 cmReference
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Ford 15-FT Backhoe
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Ford 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.