Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 555C

Ford 455D vs Ford 555C

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 555C

The Ford 455D and the Ford 555C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555C leads on rated power with 71 hp against 66 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1989). In short: choose the Ford 555C 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

With 16.9-28 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

52.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Displacement

3.3 LReference

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

44.7 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

49.2 kWReference

52.9 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Starter

—

electricReference

Oil capacity

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8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Pump flow

98.4 lpmReference

117.3 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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29.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.3 LReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

436 cmReference

449 cmReference

Dump angle

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142 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

128Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Digging depth

436 cmReference

449 cmReference

Loading height

302 cmReference

350 cmReference

Bucket force

4681 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3501 kgReference

Transport height

—

381 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

—

447 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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408 cmReference

Reach from pivot

—

561 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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199°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Dimensions

2WD Max front axle

5670 kgReference

5443 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

173 cmReference

Wheelbase

—

220 cmReference

Weight

—

6418 kgReference

Front tire

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11L-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front

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11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front

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12.0-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-28Reference

Length

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698 cmReference

Width

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217 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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386 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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177 cmReference

Rear tread

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172 cmReference

Max rear axle

—

6123 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.8 LReference

Steering

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2.3 LReference

Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe

Digging depth (retracted stick)

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467 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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571 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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464 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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568 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)

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426 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

—

579 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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673 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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370 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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429 cmReference

Bucket force (retracted stick)

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5248 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)

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5248 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)

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3456 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)

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2476 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.