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Ford 555 Special vs Ford 555B
Verdict: Ford 555 Special vs Ford 555B
The Ford 555 Special and the Ford 555B are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 555B leads on rated power with 63 hp against 62 hp. Ford 555B is the newer design (1985 vs 1978). In short: choose the Ford 555B 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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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
With 16.9x24 rear tires.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
1.9 LReference
Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Variants
555
15ft backhoeReference
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555 Special
14ft backhoe-loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
46.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Engine
42.5 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power
42.5 kWReference
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Power (gross)
46.2 kWReference
47.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
217.0 NmReference
228.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
14.5 LReference
Engine (net)
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46.2 kWReference
Power (net)
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46.2 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and 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
torque converterReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
165.5 barReference
168.9 barReference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
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
6096 kgReference
Front tire
11.00L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9x28Reference
Industrial front
11.00L-16Reference
10.5-18Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
706 cmReference
706 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Ground clearance
30 cmReference
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Front tread
172 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 cmReference
162 cmReference
Max front axle
4068 kgReference
4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
5692 kgReference
5690 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
Height (backhoe)
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353 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
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
72Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 14ft BackhoeReference
Ford BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
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Digging depth
439 cmReference
439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
436 cmReference
434 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
393 cmReference
393 cmReference
Reach from pivot
558 cmReference
558 cmReference
Loading height
332 cmReference
307 cmReference
Bucket force
4415 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Speeds
Ford Backhoe
Transport height
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353 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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179°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Dipperstick force
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3061 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.