Compare/Ford 5500 vs Ford 650

Ford 5500 vs Ford 650

Verdict: Ford 5500 vs Ford 650

The Ford 5500 and the Ford 650 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 650 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 71 hp. Ford 650 is the newer design (1975 vs 1966). In short: choose the Ford 650 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 5500 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

71 hp

76 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Engine (net)

52.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

52.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

7.75:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

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Torque

279.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

18.9 LReference

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Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Engine (gross)

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56.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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56.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

power shuttleReference

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Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

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Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

253.6 LReference

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Capacity

253.6 LReference

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Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

15500 to 17200 poundsReference

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Front tire

8.25-20Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Industrial front

11.00-15Reference

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Industrial rear

18.4-28Reference

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Length

762 cmReference

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Width

203 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

396 cmReference

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Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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Front tread

162 cmReference

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Rear tread

162 cmReference

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Shipping

7030 kgReference

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Operating

7801 kgReference

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Max front axle

5443 kgReference

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

533 cmReference

457 cmReference

Dump angle

129 cmReference

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Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Transport height

396 cmReference

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Bucket width

76 cmReference

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Digging depth

533 cmReference

457 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

515 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

647 cmReference

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Loading height

345 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Bucket force

5443 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

3367 kgReference

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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.