Compare/Ford 455C vs Ford 550

Ford 455C vs Ford 550

Verdict: Ford 455C vs Ford 550

The Ford 455C and the Ford 550 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 59 hp. Ford 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 12,750 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 1975). In short: choose the Ford 455C for outright pulling power, or the Ford 550 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

60 hp

59 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

455C

industrial tractorReference

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455C TLB

backhoe-loaderReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.0 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

41.0 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

44.4 kWReference

44.0 kWReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

257.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

6.6 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

8 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

Capacities

Fuel

90.8 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

Front axle

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31.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

79.5 LReference

Type

torque converterReference

gearReference

Capacity

79.5 LReference

Pressure

168.9 barReference

151.7 barReference

Pump flow

117.3 lpmReference

95.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

203 cmReference

Weight

12750 to 13800 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

12.0-16.5Reference

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2WD Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

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4WD Industrial rear

18.4-24Reference

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Length

685 cmReference

711 cmReference

Width

217 cmReference

208 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

269 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

355 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

29 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

157 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

173 cmReference

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Rear tread

172 cmReference

162 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

5443 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

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Industrial front

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11.0x16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9x28Reference

Clearance (front axle)

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30 cmReference

Front tread

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172 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

436 cmReference

416 cmReference

Dump angle

127 cmReference

139 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

51 (optional)Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery AH

128Reference

128 (diesel)Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Ford 755 BackhoeReference

Transport height

355 cmReference

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Digging depth

436 cmReference

467 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

431 cmReference

449 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

396 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

538 cmReference

548 cmReference

Loading height

312 cmReference

304 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

199°Reference

186°Reference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

185°Reference

Bucket force

5248 kgReference

3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3501 kgReference

2807 kgReference

Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

457 cmReference

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Digging depth (extended stick)

556 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

452 cmReference

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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

553 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

408 cmReference

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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

518 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

553 cmReference

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Reach from pivot (extended stick)

647 cmReference

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Loading height (retracted stick)

320 cmReference

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Loading height (extended stick)

335 cmReference

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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

3456 kgReference

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Dipperstick force (extended stick)

2476 kgReference

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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.