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Ford 455C vs Ford 555 Special
Verdict: Ford 455C vs Ford 555 Special
The Ford 455C 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 60 hp. Ford 555 Special is the lighter machine (6,096 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 1978). In short: choose the Ford 555 Special for outright pulling power, or the Ford 455C 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
60 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
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
555
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15ft backhoeReference
455C
industrial tractorReference
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455C TLB
backhoe-loaderReference
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555 Special
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14ft backhoe-loaderReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.4 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)
44.4 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
257.6 NmReference
217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
6.6 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
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Rear axle
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32.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
165.5 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
12750 to 13800 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
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
706 cmReference
Width
217 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
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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
5692 kgReference
Industrial front
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11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
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
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
436 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
127 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
51 (with cab)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Transport height
355 cmReference
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Digging depth
436 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
431 cmReference
436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
396 cmReference
393 cmReference
Reach from pivot
538 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
312 cmReference
332 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
199°Reference
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Swing Arc
180°Reference
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Bucket force
5248 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3501 kgReference
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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
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.