Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 555B

Ford 455D vs Ford 555B

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 555B

The Ford 455D and the Ford 555B 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 1985). In short: choose the Ford 455D for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555B 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

63 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Fully synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter.Reference

With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Differential lock

—

mechanical rearReference

Variants

455D

loader tractorReference

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455D TLB

loader-backhoeReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

49.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

47.0 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

107.9 lpmReference

Hydraulic system

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79.5 LReference

Capacity

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79.5 LReference

Pressure

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168.9 barReference

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

—

139 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

72Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Digging depth

436 cmReference

439 cmReference

Loading height

302 cmReference

307 cmReference

Bucket force

4681 kgReference

4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3501 kgReference

3061 kgReference

Transport height

—

353 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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434 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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393 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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558 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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179°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°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

173 cmReference

Wheelbase

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203 cmReference

Weight

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6096 kgReference

Front tire

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11L-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9x28Reference

2WD Industrial front

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10.5x18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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10.5-18Reference

Length

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706 cmReference

Width

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215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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273 cmReference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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353 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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172 cmReference

Rear tread

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162 cmReference

Max front axle

—

4067 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5690 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.8 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

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.