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Ford 455D vs Ford 555 Special
Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 555 Special
The Ford 455D and the Ford 555 Special are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 455D leads on rated power with 66 hp against 62 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1978). In short: choose the Ford 455D for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555 Special 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Fully synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
555
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15ft backhoeReference
455D
loader tractorReference
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455D TLB
loader-backhoeReference
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555 Special
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14ft backhoe-loaderReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Engine (net)
44.7 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
44.7 kWReference
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Power (gross)
49.2 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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42.5 kWReference
Power
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42.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1200Reference
Oil capacity
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18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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14.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
torque converterReference
Pump flow
98.4 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Hydraulic system
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79.5 LReference
Capacity
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79.5 LReference
Pressure
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165.5 barReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
436 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
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139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
51 (with cab)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Digging depth
436 cmReference
439 cmReference
Loading height
302 cmReference
332 cmReference
Bucket force
4681 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3501 kgReference
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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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203 cmReference
Weight
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6096 kgReference
Front tire
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11.00L-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
Length
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706 cmReference
Width
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215 cmReference
Ground clearance
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30 cmReference
Front tread
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172 cmReference
Rear tread
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162 cmReference
Max front axle
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4068 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5692 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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90.8 LReference
Rear axle
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32.1 LReference
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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393 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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558 cmReference
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.