Compare/Ford 450 vs Ford 455C

Ford 450 vs Ford 455C

Verdict: Ford 450 vs Ford 455C

The Ford 450 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 450 is the lighter machine (5,240 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 1987). In short: choose the Ford 455C 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

60 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

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

44.4 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

44.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

184.4 NmReference

257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1200Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Pump flow

82.9 lpmReference

117.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

1.2 LReference

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Pressure

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168.9 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

90.8 LReference

Steering

1.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Weight

5240 kgReference

12750 to 13800 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

172 cmReference

Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

Wheelbase

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208 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

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Bucket force

4415 kgReference

5248 kgReference

Transport height

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355 cmReference

Digging depth

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436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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431 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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396 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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538 cmReference

Loading height

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312 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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199°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Dipperstick force

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3501 kgReference

Variants

455C

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industrial tractorReference

455C TLB

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backhoe-loaderReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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436 cmReference

Dump angle

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127 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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55Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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.