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Ford 5550 vs Ford 555D
Verdict: Ford 5550 vs Ford 555D
The Ford 5550 and the Ford 555D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 5550 leads on rated power with 81 hp against 72 hp. Ford 555D is the lighter machine (13,157 kg vs 15,585 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 555D is the newer design (1993 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 5550 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555D 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
81 hp
72 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Three speeds in two ranges with torque converter and power reversing. Torque converter has stall speed of 1,800 engine rpm and a torque multiplication ratio of 2.8-to-1.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
60.4 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
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
Power (gross)
60.4 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
279.3 NmReference
260.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1100Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
16.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.3 LReference
6.2 LReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
75.7 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
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2.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
177.9 LReference
79.5 LReference
Capacity
177.9 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
168.9 barReference
Total flow
143.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
19.3 lpmReference
Type
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power shuttleReference
Pump flow
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117.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
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2.4 LReference
Steering press.
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134.5 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
15585 to 17285 poundsReference
13157 to 14224 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
16.9-28Reference
Length
739 cmReference
698 cmReference
Height (cab)
248 cmReference
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Height (backhoe)
396 cmReference
386 cmReference
Shipping weight
7069 kgReference
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Operating weight
7840 kgReference
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Ground clearance
41 cmReference
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Front tread
162 cmReference
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Rear tread
162 cmReference
172 cmReference
2WD Industrial front
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11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
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12.0-16.5Reference
Width
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226 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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274 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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173 cmReference
2WD ROPS Operating
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5968 kgReference
4WD Cab Operating
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6452 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
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5670 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
114 cmReference
Electrical
Diesel Charging system
alternatorReference
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Gas Charging system
generatorReference
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Diesel Charging amps
54Reference
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Gas Charging amps
22Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
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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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800Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford Xtra-vator BackhoeReference
Transport height
396 cmReference
381 cmReference
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
161°Reference
166°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3969 kgReference
4681 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3367 kgReference
3501 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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408 cmReference
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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429 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.