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Ford 555 Special vs Ford 555A
Verdict: Ford 555 Special vs Ford 555A
The Ford 555 Special 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 62 hp. Ford 555 Special is the lighter machine (6,096 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 1978). In short: choose the Ford 555A for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555 Special if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
62 hp
63 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference
Three forward and two reverse speeds in two ranges.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
1.9 LReference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Variants
555
15ft backhoeReference
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555 Special
14ft backhoe-loaderReference
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555A
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14-foot backhoeReference
555A XL
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15-foot backhoeReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
46.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine
42.5 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
42.5 kWReference
46.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
46.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
217.0 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
12.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
14.5 LReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Rear axle
32.1 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
torque converterReference
manual reversingReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
165.5 barReference
165.5 barReference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Total flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
203 cmReference
Weight
6096 kgReference
12109 to 14968 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Industrial front
11.00L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
706 cmReference
457 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
172 cmReference
172 cmReference
Rear tread
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Max front axle
4068 kgReference
4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
5692 kgReference
5690 kgReference
Height (ROPS)
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273 cmReference
Height (cab)
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276 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
439 cmReference
439 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
51 (with cab)Reference
72 (cab optional)Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Attachment overview
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Ford 765 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
91 cmReference
Digging depth
439 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
436 cmReference
464 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
393 cmReference
429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
558 cmReference
586 cmReference
Loading height
332 cmReference
347 cmReference
Bucket force
4415 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Speeds
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Dipperstick force
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3138 kgReference
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
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.