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Ford 5500 vs Ford 555B
Verdict: Ford 5500 vs Ford 555B
The Ford 5500 and the Ford 555B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5500 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 63 hp. Ford 555B is the lighter machine (6,096 kg vs 15,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 555B is the newer design (1985 vs 1966). In short: choose the Ford 5500 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555B 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
71 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (net)
52.9 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
52.9 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
279.3 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
14.5 LReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Engine (gross)
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47.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
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47.0 kWReference
Transmission
Type
power shuttleReference
torque converterReference
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
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1.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
253.6 LReference
79.5 LReference
Capacity
253.6 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
168.9 barReference
Total flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
22.3 lpmReference
Pump flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
15500 to 17200 poundsReference
6096 kgReference
Front tire
8.25-20Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
16.9x28Reference
Industrial front
11.00-15Reference
10.5-18Reference
Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
762 cmReference
706 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
396 cmReference
353 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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Front tread
162 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Shipping
7030 kgReference
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Operating
7801 kgReference
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Max front axle
5443 kgReference
4067 kgReference
2WD Industrial front
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10.5x18 (4WD)Reference
Height (ROPS)
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273 cmReference
Height (cab)
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276 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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60 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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172 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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173 cmReference
Max rear axle
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5690 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
533 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
139 cmReference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford BackhoeReference
Transport height
396 cmReference
353 cmReference
Bucket width
76 cmReference
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Digging depth
533 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
515 cmReference
434 cmReference
Reach from pivot
647 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
345 cmReference
307 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
175°Reference
179°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5443 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3367 kgReference
3061 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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393 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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72Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
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.