Compare/Ford 455D vs Ford 555D

Ford 455D vs Ford 555D

Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 555D

The Ford 455D and the Ford 555D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555D leads on rated power with 72 hp against 66 hp. In short: choose the Ford 555D 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

72 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

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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

53.7 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

53.7 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Air cleaner

—

dual dry elementReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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260.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

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6.2 LReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

power shuttleReference

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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19.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.4 LReference

Steering press.

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134.5 barReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

436 cmReference

449 cmReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Battery CCA

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800Reference

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

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447 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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408 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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561 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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166°Reference

Swing Arc

—

180°Reference

Dimensions

2WD Max front axle

5670 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

173 cmReference

Wheelbase

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220 cmReference

Weight

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13157 to 14224 poundsReference

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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226 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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274 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

2WD ROPS Operating

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5968 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating

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6452 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6123 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.8 LReference

Steering

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2.4 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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429 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)

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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.