Compare/Ford 420 vs Ford 455C

Ford 420 vs Ford 455C

Verdict: Ford 420 vs Ford 455C

The Ford 420 and the Ford 455C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 455C leads on rated power with 60 hp against 52 hp. Ford 420 is the lighter machine (4,552 kg vs 12,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 455C is the newer design (1989 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 455C 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

60 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

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Steering

power assistReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

60.6 LReference

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Engine (gross)

38.6 kWReference

44.4 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

44.4 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Torque

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257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

Type

torque converterReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

151.7 barReference

168.9 barReference

Pump flow

81.4 lpmReference

117.3 lpmReference

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

4552 kgReference

12750 to 13800 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

172 cmReference

2WD Industrial front

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11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

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12.0-16.5Reference

2WD Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

4WD Industrial rear

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18.4-24Reference

Length

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685 cmReference

Width

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217 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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355 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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27 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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157 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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173 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

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5443 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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6286 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5216 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

327 cmReference

436 cmReference

Dump angle

112 cmReference

127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51 (optional)Reference

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

80 (gasoline)Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 10-FT Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 15-FT BackhoeReference

Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Digging depth

457 cmReference

436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

454 cmReference

431 cmReference

Reach from pivot

568 cmReference

538 cmReference

Bucket force

3683 kgReference

5248 kgReference

Ford 13-FT Backhoe

Loading height

316 cmReference

312 cmReference

Ford 15-FT Backhoe

Variants

455C

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industrial tractorReference

455C TLB

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backhoe-loaderReference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.8 LReference

Ford Backhoe

Transport height

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355 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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396 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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199°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

—

3501 kgReference

Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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457 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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556 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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452 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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553 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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408 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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518 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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553 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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647 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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320 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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335 cmReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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3456 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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2476 kgReference

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.