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Ford 420 vs Ford 550
Verdict: Ford 420 vs Ford 550
The Ford 420 and the Ford 550 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 550 leads on rated power with 59 hp against 52 hp. Ford 420 is the lighter machine (4,552 kg vs 5,171 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 550 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
52 hp
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Three forward and two reverse gears, with high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Steering
power assistReference
1.9 LReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
38.6 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
35.5 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.9 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
32.8 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
34.3 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
updraft carburetorReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.5 LReference
Idle RPM
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600-2450Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Coolant change
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annuallyReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.406 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.483 mmReference
Oil change
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1200 hReference
Cooling system
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annualReference
Sparkplug
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Motorcraft AG5Reference
Sparkplug gap
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0.635 mmReference
Point gap
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0.635 mmReference
Transmission
Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission Ground clearance
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35 cmReference
Oil type
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Ford M-2C53AReference
Clutch
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330.2mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
151.7 barReference
151.7 barReference
Pump flow
81.4 lpmReference
95.8 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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79.5 LReference
Capacity
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79.5 LReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
4552 kgReference
5171 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9x24Reference
Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
11.0x16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9x28Reference
Height (exhaust)
205 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
172 cmReference
Rear tread
152 cmReference
162 cmReference
Length
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711 cmReference
Width
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208 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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269 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
327 cmReference
416 cmReference
Dump angle
112 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80 (gasoline)Reference
128 (diesel)Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 10-FT Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 15-FT BackhoeReference
Ford 755 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
457 cmReference
467 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
454 cmReference
449 cmReference
Reach from pivot
568 cmReference
548 cmReference
Bucket force
3683 kgReference
3764 kgReference
Ford 13-FT Backhoe
Loading height
316 cmReference
304 cmReference
Ford 15-FT Backhoe
Capacities
Fuel
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90.8 LReference
Front axle
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31.8 LReference
550 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console.Reference
Ford 753 Backhoe
Bucket Rotation
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186°Reference
Swing Arc
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185°Reference
Dipperstick force
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2807 kgReference
Ford 755 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.