Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 5500

Ford 455D vs Ford 5500

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 5500

The Ford 455D and the Ford 5500 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5500 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 66 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1966). In short: choose the Ford 5500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 455D 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

66 hp

71 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Fully synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference

Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

455D

loader tractorReference

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455D TLB

loader-backhoeReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

52.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

52.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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7.75:1Reference

Torque

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279.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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9.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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18.9 LReference

Fuel system

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carburetorReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

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Hydraulic system

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253.6 LReference

Capacity

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253.6 LReference

Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Total flow

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109.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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15.9 lpmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

436 cmReference

533 cmReference

Dump angle

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129 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

80Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Digging depth

436 cmReference

533 cmReference

Loading height

302 cmReference

345 cmReference

Bucket force

4681 kgReference

5443 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3501 kgReference

3367 kgReference

Transport height

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396 cmReference

Bucket width

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76 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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515 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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647 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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175°Reference

Swing Arc

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185°Reference

Dimensions

2WD Max front axle

5670 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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223 cmReference

Weight

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15500 to 17200 poundsReference

Front tire

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8.25-20Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

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11.00-15Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4-28Reference

Length

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762 cmReference

Width

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203 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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396 cmReference

Ground clearance

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41 cmReference

Front tread

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162 cmReference

Rear tread

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162 cmReference

Shipping

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7030 kgReference

Operating

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7801 kgReference

Max front axle

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5443 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

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.