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Ford 455 vs Ford 555B
Verdict: Ford 455 vs Ford 555B
The Ford 455 and the Ford 555B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555B leads on rated power with 63 hp against 58 hp. Ford 555B 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 1985). In short: choose the Ford 555B 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
With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
43.3 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine (net)
41.0 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.0 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
43.3 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
204.8 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
10.4 LReference
14.5 LReference
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
107.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Pressure
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168.9 barReference
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
6096 kgReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9x28Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
10.5x18 (4WD)Reference
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
273 cmReference
Height (cab)
273 cmReference
276 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
335 cmReference
353 cmReference
2WD Front tread
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
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 rear
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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10.5-18Reference
Width
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215 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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60 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
72Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14 Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford BackhoeReference
Transport height
335 cmReference
353 cmReference
Digging depth
426 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
419 cmReference
434 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
381 cmReference
393 cmReference
Reach from pivot
525 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
287 cmReference
307 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
153°Reference
179°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3991 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2317 kgReference
3061 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
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.