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Ford 550 vs Ford 555A
Verdict: Ford 550 vs Ford 555A
The Ford 550 and the Ford 555A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555A leads on rated power with 63 hp against 59 hp. Ford 550 is the lighter machine (5,171 kg vs 12,109 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 555A is the newer design (1984 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 555A 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
63 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
Three forward and two reverse speeds in two ranges.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
44.0 kWReference
47.0 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
47.0 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Idle RPM
600-2450Reference
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Firing order
1-2-3Reference
1-2-3Reference
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
12.0 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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46.2 kWReference
Power
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46.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dryReference
Compression
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16.3:1Reference
Torque
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228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
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2200Reference
Transmission
Transmission Ground clearance
35 cmReference
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Type
gearReference
manual reversingReference
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 4 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
1.9 LReference
Front axle
31.8 LReference
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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
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Total flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
5171 kgReference
12109 to 14968 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50x16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9x24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
11.0x16Reference
11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9x28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
711 cmReference
457 cmReference
Width
208 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
269 cmReference
273 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
30 cmReference
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Front tread
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
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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4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5690 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (optional)Reference
72 (cab optional)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 765 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
555A
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14-foot backhoeReference
555A XL
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15-foot backhoeReference
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Bucket width
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91 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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429 cmReference
Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Ford 765 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.