Compare/Ford 420 vs Ford 455

Ford 420 vs Ford 455

Verdict: Ford 420 vs Ford 455

The Ford 420 and the Ford 455 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 455 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 52 hp. Ford 420 is the lighter machine (4,552 kg vs 14,180 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 455 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 455 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 420 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

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

58 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

power assistReference

1.9 LReference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.6 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

35.5 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

107 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

32.8 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

34.3 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

7.75:1Reference

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Torque

—

204.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Type

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

94.6 lpmReference

PTO (claimed)

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33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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79.5 LReference

Capacity

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79.5 LReference

Steering flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

4552 kgReference

14180 to 134440 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

11L-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

9.00-16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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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

162 cmReference

2WD Industrial front

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11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

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12x16.5Reference

2WD Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

4WD Industrial rear

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18.4x24Reference

Length

—

693 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Height (cab)

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273 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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335 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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172 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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173 cmReference

Operating

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6432 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

—

5 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

—

4 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

327 cmReference

426 cmReference

Dump angle

112 cmReference

139 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51 (optional)Reference

46Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80 (gasoline)Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

—

750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 10-FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 15-FT BackhoeReference

Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference

Digging depth

457 cmReference

426 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

454 cmReference

419 cmReference

Reach from pivot

568 cmReference

525 cmReference

Bucket force

3683 kgReference

3991 kgReference

Ford 13-FT Backhoe

Loading height

316 cmReference

287 cmReference

Ford 15-FT Backhoe

Capacities

Fuel

—

90.8 LReference

Ford Backhoe

Transport height

—

335 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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381 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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153°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

—

2317 kgReference

Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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426 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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525 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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419 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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520 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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381 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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490 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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525 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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614 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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287 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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335 cmReference

Speeds

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.