Compare/Ford 5550 vs Ford 650

Ford 5550 vs Ford 650

Verdict: Ford 5550 vs Ford 650

The Ford 5550 and the Ford 650 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 76 hp. Ford 650 is the newer design (1975 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 5550 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 650 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

81 hp

76 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

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

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

60.4 kWReference

56.3 kWReference

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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Power (gross)

60.4 kWReference

56.3 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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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

1100Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.9 LReference

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Coolant capacity

19.3 LReference

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Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

6 forward and reverseReference

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Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

177.9 LReference

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Capacity

177.9 LReference

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Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Total flow

143.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

15.9 lpmReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

15585 to 17285 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

739 cmReference

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Height (cab)

248 cmReference

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Height (backhoe)

396 cmReference

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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

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Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

533 cmReference

457 cmReference

Dump angle

129 cmReference

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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

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Battery AH

128Reference

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Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Transport height

396 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

161°Reference

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Swing Arc

185°Reference

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Bucket force

3969 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.