Compare/Ford 550 vs Ford 555

Ford 550 vs Ford 555

Verdict: Ford 550 vs Ford 555

The Ford 550 and the Ford 555 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555 leads on rated power with 62 hp against 59 hp. Ford 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 6,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 555 is the newer design (1978 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 555 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 550 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

59 hp

62 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Three forward and two reverse gears, with high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Torque converter with stall at 2050 engine rpm and a multiplication ratio of 2.78-to-1.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

44.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.0 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

600-2450Reference

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Firing order

1-2-3Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.5 LReference

Coolant change

annuallyReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.406 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.483 mmReference

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Oil capacity

12.5 LReference

18.0 LReference

Oil change

1200 hReference

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Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

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Cooling system

annualReference

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Sparkplug

Motorcraft AG5Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Engine

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42.5 kWReference

Power

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42.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Torque

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217.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Transmission

Transmission Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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Type

gearReference

torque converterReference

Gears

6 forward and 4 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

Ford M-2C53AReference

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Clutch

330.2mm dry discReference

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Transmission

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Manual-reversingReference

Capacities

Fuel

90.8 LReference

Steering

1.9 LReference

Front axle

31.8 LReference

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Rear axle

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32.1 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

79.5 LReference

Capacity

79.5 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

148.2 barReference

Pump flow

95.8 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Steering cap.

1.9 LReference

Steering flow

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22.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

203 cmReference

Weight

5171 kgReference

6000 to 14689 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9x24Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

11.0x16Reference

11.00L-16Reference

Industrial rear

16.9x28Reference

16.9-28Reference

Length

711 cmReference

701 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

205 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

269 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

30 cmReference

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Front tread

172 cmReference

Rear tread

162 cmReference

Height (cab)

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276 cmReference

Ground clearance

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30 cmReference

Max front axle

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4068 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5692 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

416 cmReference

469 cmReference

Dump angle

139 cmReference

550 Serial Numbers

Location:

Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

51 (optional)Reference

72 (air-conditioning)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (diesel)Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford 753 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 755 BackhoeReference

Ford 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference

Digging depth

467 cmReference

469 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

449 cmReference

464 cmReference

Reach from pivot

548 cmReference

586 cmReference

Loading height

304 cmReference

347 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

186°Reference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Bucket force

3764 kgReference

4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force

2807 kgReference

3138 kgReference

Ford 755 Backhoe

Variants

555

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15ft backhoeReference

555 Special

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14ft backhoe-loaderReference

Ford 765 15ft Backhoe

Bucket width

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91 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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429 cmReference

Ford 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.