Compare/Ford 450 vs Ford 555 Special

Ford 450 vs Ford 555 Special

Verdict: Ford 450 vs Ford 555 Special

The Ford 450 and the Ford 555 Special are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555 Special leads on rated power with 62 hp against 52 hp. Ford 450 is the lighter machine (5,240 kg vs 6,096 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 1978). In short: choose the Ford 555 Special 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

62 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

46.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

38.8 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

184.4 NmReference

217.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1200Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

14.5 LReference

Engine

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42.5 kWReference

Power

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42.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 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

102.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

1.2 LReference

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Pressure

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165.5 barReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

90.8 LReference

Steering

1.2 LReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Rear axle

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32.1 LReference

Dimensions

Weight

5240 kgReference

6096 kgReference

Front tire

11.00L-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

Rear tread

154 cmReference

162 cmReference

Max front axle

4536 kgReference

4068 kgReference

Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

5692 kgReference

Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Length

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706 cmReference

Width

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215 cmReference

Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

Front tread

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172 cmReference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford 14ft BackhoeReference

Bucket force

4415 kgReference

Variants

555

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15ft backhoeReference

555 Special

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14ft backhoe-loaderReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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439 cmReference

Dump angle

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139 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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51 (with cab)Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

Ford 14ft Backhoe

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

Digging depth

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439 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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436 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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393 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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558 cmReference

Loading height

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332 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.