Compare/Ford 450 vs Ford 550

Ford 450 vs Ford 550

Verdict: Ford 450 vs Ford 550

The Ford 450 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 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 5,240 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 450 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 550 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

59 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

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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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

38.8 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

184.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

18.0 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

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

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

Fuel system

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updraft carburetorReference

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

Gears

4 forward and 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

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

gearReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

79.5 LReference

Pump flow

82.9 lpmReference

95.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

90.8 LReference

Steering

1.2 LReference

1.9 LReference

Front axle

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31.8 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

5240 kgReference

5171 kgReference

Front tire

11.00L-16Reference

7.50x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

16.9x24Reference

Industrial front

11.00L-16Reference

11.0x16Reference

Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

16.9x28Reference

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

Length

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711 cmReference

Width

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208 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

Front tread

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172 cmReference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford 755 BackhoeReference

Bucket force

4415 kgReference

3764 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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416 cmReference

Dump angle

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139 cmReference

550 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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51 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128 (diesel)Reference

Ford 753 Backhoe

Digging depth

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467 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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449 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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548 cmReference

Loading height

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304 cmReference

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.