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Ford 455 vs Ford 555 Special
Verdict: Ford 455 vs Ford 555 Special
The Ford 455 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 58 hp. Ford 555 Special is the lighter machine (6,096 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 1978). In short: choose the Ford 555 Special 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
62 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
46.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
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Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
204.8 NmReference
217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
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
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 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
102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Pressure
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165.5 barReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Rear axle
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32.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
14180 to 134440 poundsReference
6096 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
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
706 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
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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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11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
Width
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215 cmReference
Ground clearance
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30 cmReference
Front tread
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172 cmReference
Max front axle
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4068 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5692 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
426 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
46Reference
51 (with cab)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Transport height
335 cmReference
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Digging depth
426 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
419 cmReference
436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
393 cmReference
Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
332 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
153°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
3991 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
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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
Variants
555
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15ft backhoeReference
555 Special
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14ft backhoe-loaderReference
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
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.