Compare/Ford 450 vs Ford 455

Ford 450 vs Ford 455

Verdict: Ford 450 vs Ford 455

The Ford 450 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 450 is the lighter machine (5,240 kg vs 14,180 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 455 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 450 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

Synchronized up-shifts in gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4-to-3.Reference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

184.4 NmReference

204.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter

—

electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Pump flow

82.9 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

1.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

90.8 LReference

Steering

1.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

5240 kgReference

14180 to 134440 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00L-16Reference

11L-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

11.00L-16Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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Rear tread

154 cmReference

162 cmReference

Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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203 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

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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

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5 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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4 kgReference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference

Bucket force

4415 kgReference

3991 kgReference

Transport height

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335 cmReference

Digging depth

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426 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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419 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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381 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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525 cmReference

Loading height

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287 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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153°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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2317 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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426 cmReference

Dump angle

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139 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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46Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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.