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Ford 5550 vs Ford 655A
Verdict: Ford 5550 vs Ford 655A
The Ford 5550 and the Ford 655A 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 655A is the lighter machine (14,830 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 655A is the newer design (1985 vs 1970). In short: choose the Ford 5550 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 655A 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
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
60.4 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
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
Power (gross)
60.4 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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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
1100Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.9 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
19.3 LReference
14.5 LReference
Transmission
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
177.9 LReference
79.5 LReference
Capacity
177.9 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
165.5 barReference
Total flow
143.8 lpmReference
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Steering flow
15.9 lpmReference
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Type
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torque converterReference
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
15585 to 17285 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
739 cmReference
701 cmReference
Height (cab)
248 cmReference
273 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
396 cmReference
365 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
162 cmReference
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
Width
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215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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269 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 front axle
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4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
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5690 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
533 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
129 cmReference
139 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
128Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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72Reference
Battery CCA
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750Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford BackhoeReference
Ford extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
396 cmReference
365 cmReference
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
161°Reference
174°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
3969 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3367 kgReference
3138 kgReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
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429 cmReference
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.