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Ford 455D vs Ford 655A
Verdict: Ford 455D vs Ford 655A
The Ford 455D and the Ford 655A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 655A leads on rated power with 72 hp against 66 hp. Ford 455D is the newer design (1993 vs 1985). In short: choose the Ford 655A 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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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
66 hp
72 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 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
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
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
44.7 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
49.2 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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366.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
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
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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165.5 barReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
436 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
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139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
80Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford 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
Transport height
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365 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
Bucket Rotation
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174°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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215 cmReference
Weight
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14830 to 15825 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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10.5x18Reference
2WD Industrial rear
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16.9-28Reference
Length
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701 cmReference
Width
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215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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269 cmReference
Height (cab)
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273 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
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365 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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38 cmReference
2WD 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
Steering
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1.9 LReference
Ford 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.