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Ford 455 vs Ford 455C
Verdict: Ford 455 vs Ford 455C
The Ford 455 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 58 hp. Ford 455C is the lighter machine (12,750 kg vs 14,180 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 455 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
58 hp
60 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.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)
43.3 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
44.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
204.8 NmReference
257.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
10.4 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Pressure
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168.9 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
14180 to 134440 poundsReference
12750 to 13800 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
12x16.5Reference
12.0-16.5Reference
2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
4WD Industrial rear
18.4x24Reference
18.4-24Reference
Length
693 cmReference
685 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
269 cmReference
Height (cab)
273 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
335 cmReference
355 cmReference
2WD Front tread
172 cmReference
157 cmReference
4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
172 cmReference
Operating
6432 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
5 kgReference
5443 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
4 kgReference
6286 kgReference
Width
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217 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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29 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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27 cmReference
Max rear axle
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5216 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
426 cmReference
436 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
127 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
46Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference
Transport height
335 cmReference
355 cmReference
Digging depth
426 cmReference
436 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
419 cmReference
431 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
396 cmReference
Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
538 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
312 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
153°Reference
199°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3991 kgReference
5248 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
3501 kgReference
Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
426 cmReference
457 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
525 cmReference
556 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
419 cmReference
452 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
520 cmReference
553 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
381 cmReference
408 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
490 cmReference
518 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
525 cmReference
553 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
614 cmReference
647 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
287 cmReference
320 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
335 cmReference
335 cmReference
Speeds
Variants
455C
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industrial tractorReference
455C TLB
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backhoe-loaderReference
Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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3456 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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2476 kgReference
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.