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Ford 455D vs Ford 555A
Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 555A
The Ford 455D and the Ford 555A 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 63 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1984). In short: choose the Ford 455D for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555A 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
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Fully synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference
Three forward and two reverse speeds in two ranges.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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1.9 LReference
Variants
455D
loader tractorReference
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455D TLB
loader-backhoeReference
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555A
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14-foot backhoeReference
555A XL
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15-foot backhoeReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
49.2 kWReference
47.0 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
47.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
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46.2 kWReference
Power
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46.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Oil capacity
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12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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14.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
manual reversingReference
Pump flow
98.4 lpmReference
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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
Total flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
436 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
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139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72 (cab optional)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 765 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference
Digging depth
436 cmReference
469 cmReference
Loading height
302 cmReference
347 cmReference
Bucket force
4681 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3501 kgReference
3138 kgReference
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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12109 to 14968 poundsReference
Front tire
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11L-16Reference
Rear tire
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16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
Length
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457 cmReference
Width
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215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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273 cmReference
Height (cab)
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276 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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4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5690 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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90.8 LReference
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
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464 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
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586 cmReference
Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Ford 765 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Digging depth (extended stick)
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589 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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584 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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556 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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698 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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388 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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3011 kgReference
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.