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Ford 550 vs Ford 555 Special
Verdict: Ford 550 vs Ford 555 Special
The Ford 550 and the Ford 555 Special are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555 Special leads on rated power with 62 hp against 59 hp. Ford 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 6,096 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 555 Special is the newer design (1978 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 555 Special 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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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
59 hp
62 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
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
With 16.9-24 rear tires.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
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
41.8 kWReference
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Power (gross)
44.0 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
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
12Reference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
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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Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
1.9 LReference
hydrostatic powerReference
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
79.5 LReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
165.5 barReference
Pump flow
95.8 lpmReference
102.2 lpmReference
Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
5171 kgReference
6096 kgReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
11.0x16Reference
11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
711 cmReference
706 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
30 cmReference
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Front tread
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
162 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
439 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
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
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
51 (with cab)Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (diesel)Reference
128Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 753 Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 755 BackhoeReference
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Digging depth
467 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
449 cmReference
436 cmReference
Reach from pivot
548 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
304 cmReference
332 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
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Ford 755 Backhoe
Variants
555
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15ft backhoeReference
555 Special
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14ft backhoe-loaderReference
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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393 cmReference
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.