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Ford 455 vs Ford 555A
Verdict: Ford 455 vs Ford 555A
The Ford 455 and the Ford 555A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555A leads on rated power with 63 hp against 58 hp. Ford 555A is the lighter machine (12,109 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 1984). In short: choose the Ford 555A 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
63 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 speeds in two ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.3 kWReference
47.0 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
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
204.8 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.5 LReference
Engine
—
46.2 kWReference
Power
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46.2 kWReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
33.6 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
manual reversingReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pump flow
94.6 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Pressure
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165.5 barReference
Total flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
14180 to 134440 poundsReference
12109 to 14968 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-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
457 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
273 cmReference
Height (cab)
273 cmReference
276 cmReference
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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11L-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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4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5690 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
426 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
46Reference
72 (cab optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford 765 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
335 cmReference
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Digging depth
426 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
419 cmReference
464 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
586 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
347 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
3138 kgReference
Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
426 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
525 cmReference
589 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
419 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
520 cmReference
584 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
381 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
490 cmReference
556 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
525 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
614 cmReference
698 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
287 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
335 cmReference
388 cmReference
Speeds
Variants
555A
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14-foot backhoeReference
555A XL
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15-foot backhoeReference
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Ford 765 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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3011 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.