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Ford 5500 vs Ford 655A
Verdict: Ford 5500 vs Ford 655A
The Ford 5500 and the Ford 655A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 655A leads on rated power with 72 hp against 71 hp. Ford 655A is the lighter machine (14,830 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 655A is the newer design (1985 vs 1966). In short: choose the Ford 655A 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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Ford
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Ford
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Best match
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Rated power
71 hp
72 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
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Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (net)
52.9 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
52.9 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
279.3 NmReference
366.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
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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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53.7 kWReference
Power (gross)
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53.7 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
165.5 barReference
Total flow
109.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Pump flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
15500 to 17200 poundsReference
14830 to 15825 poundsReference
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
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Length
762 cmReference
701 cmReference
Width
203 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
396 cmReference
365 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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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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10.5x18Reference
2WD Industrial rear
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16.9-28Reference
Height (ROPS)
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269 cmReference
Height (cab)
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273 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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38 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
469 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
139 cmReference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
396 cmReference
365 cmReference
Bucket width
76 cmReference
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Digging depth
533 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
515 cmReference
464 cmReference
Reach from pivot
647 cmReference
586 cmReference
Loading height
345 cmReference
347 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
175°Reference
174°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
5443 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3367 kgReference
3138 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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429 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
Ford 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.