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Ford 555A vs Ford 655A
Verdict: Ford 555A vs Ford 655A
The Ford 555A and the Ford 655A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 655A leads on rated power with 72 hp against 63 hp. Ford 555A is the lighter machine (12,109 kg vs 14,830 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 1984). In short: choose the Ford 655A for outright pulling power, or the Ford 555A 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
63 hp
72 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
Three forward and two reverse speeds in two ranges.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
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Steering
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Variants
555A
14-foot backhoeReference
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555A XL
15-foot backhoeReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
47.0 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Engine
46.2 kWReference
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Displacement
3.3 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 112 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power
46.2 kWReference
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Power (gross)
47.0 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
228.5 NmReference
366.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
2200Reference
1400Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
12.0 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.5 LReference
14.5 LReference
Engine (net)
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50.0 kWReference
Power (net)
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50.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
manual reversingReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
165.5 barReference
165.5 barReference
Total flow
107.9 lpmReference
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Steering flow
22.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
1.9 LReference
1.9 LReference
Pump flow
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107.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
203 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
12109 to 14968 poundsReference
14830 to 15825 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Industrial front
11L-16Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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Length
457 cmReference
701 cmReference
Width
215 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
273 cmReference
269 cmReference
Height (cab)
276 cmReference
273 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
4067 kgReference
4067 kgReference
Max rear axle
5690 kgReference
5690 kgReference
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
Height (backhoe)
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365 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
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
439 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
139 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72 (cab optional)Reference
72Reference
Battery CCA
750Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 765 14ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 765 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference
Ford extendible BackhoeReference
Bucket width
91 cmReference
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Digging depth
469 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
464 cmReference
464 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
429 cmReference
429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
586 cmReference
586 cmReference
Loading height
347 cmReference
347 cmReference
Bucket force
4415 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3138 kgReference
3138 kgReference
Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Ford 765 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Digging depth (extended stick)
589 cmReference
589 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
584 cmReference
584 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
556 cmReference
556 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
698 cmReference
698 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
388 cmReference
388 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
4059 kgReference
4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
3011 kgReference
3011 kgReference
Speeds
Ford Backhoe
Transport height
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365 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
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174°Reference
Swing Arc
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180°Reference
Ford extendible Backhoe
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.