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Ford 5500 vs Ford 555C
Verdict: Ford 5500 vs Ford 555C
The Ford 5500 and the Ford 555C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 71 hp. Ford 555C is the lighter machine (6,418 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 555C is the newer design (1989 vs 1966). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
71 hp
71 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (net)
52.9 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
52.9 kWReference
48.5 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
279.3 NmReference
257.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.5 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
18.9 LReference
14.2 LReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
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Engine (gross)
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52.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
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52.9 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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2.3 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
29.9 lpmReference
Pump flow
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117.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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2.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
15500 to 17200 poundsReference
6418 kgReference
Front tire
8.25-20Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
11.00-15Reference
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Industrial rear
18.4-28Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
762 cmReference
698 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
217 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
396 cmReference
386 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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Front tread
162 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 cmReference
172 cmReference
Shipping
7030 kgReference
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Operating
7801 kgReference
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Max front axle
5443 kgReference
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2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12.0-16.5Reference
Height (ROPS)
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269 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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173 cmReference
2WD Max front axle
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5443 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
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6286 kgReference
Max rear axle
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6123 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
533 cmReference
449 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
142 cmReference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference
Transport height
396 cmReference
381 cmReference
Bucket width
76 cmReference
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Digging depth
533 cmReference
449 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
515 cmReference
447 cmReference
Reach from pivot
647 cmReference
561 cmReference
Loading height
345 cmReference
350 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
175°Reference
199°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5443 kgReference
4681 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3367 kgReference
3501 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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408 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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55Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
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467 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
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571 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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464 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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568 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
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426 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
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541 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
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579 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
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673 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
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370 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
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429 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
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5248 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
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5248 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
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3456 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
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2476 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.