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Ford 455 vs Ford 550
Verdict: Ford 455 vs Ford 550
The Ford 455 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 58 hp. Ford 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 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 455 is the newer design (1987 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 550 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
59 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.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
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.3 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
41.8 kWReference
Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
44.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
204.8 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
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)
33.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
95.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Pressure
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151.7 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Front axle
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31.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
14180 to 134440 poundsReference
5171 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
7.50x16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9x24Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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4WD Industrial front
12x16.5Reference
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2WD Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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4WD Industrial rear
18.4x24Reference
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Length
693 cmReference
711 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
269 cmReference
Height (cab)
273 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
335 cmReference
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2WD Front tread
172 cmReference
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4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Operating
6432 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
5 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
4 kgReference
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Industrial front
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11.0x16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9x28Reference
Width
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208 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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30 cmReference
Front tread
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172 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
426 cmReference
416 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
46Reference
51 (optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128 (diesel)Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford 755 BackhoeReference
Transport height
335 cmReference
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Digging depth
426 cmReference
467 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
419 cmReference
449 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
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Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
548 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
304 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
153°Reference
186°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
185°Reference
Bucket force
3991 kgReference
3764 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
2807 kgReference
Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
426 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
525 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
419 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
520 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
381 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
490 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
525 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
614 cmReference
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Loading height (retracted stick)
287 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
335 cmReference
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Speeds
550 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console.Reference
Ford 753 Backhoe
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.