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Ford 555D vs Ford 655A
Verdict: Ford 555D vs Ford 655A
The Ford 555D and the Ford 655A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 72 hp. Ford 555D is the lighter machine (13,157 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 555D is the newer design (1993 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Ford
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Ford
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Rated power
72 hp
72 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
53.7 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
50.0 kWReference
Power (gross)
53.7 kWReference
53.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
16.3:1Reference
16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
260.4 NmReference
366.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.2 LReference
14.5 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
2.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
165.5 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
107.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
19.3 lpmReference
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Steering cap.
2.4 LReference
1.9 LReference
Steering press.
134.5 barReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
215 cmReference
Weight
13157 to 14224 poundsReference
14830 to 15825 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
Rear tire
16.9-28Reference
16.9-28Reference
2WD Industrial front
11L-16Reference
11L-16Reference
4WD Industrial front
12.0-16.5Reference
10.5x18Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-28Reference
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Length
698 cmReference
701 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
215 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
274 cmReference
269 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
386 cmReference
365 cmReference
2WD Front tread
177 cmReference
172 cmReference
4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Rear tread
172 cmReference
162 cmReference
2WD ROPS Operating
5968 kgReference
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4WD Cab Operating
6452 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
5670 kgReference
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4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
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Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
5690 kgReference
2WD Industrial rear
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16.9-28Reference
Height (cab)
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273 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
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38 cmReference
Max front axle
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4067 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
449 cmReference
469 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
139 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
72Reference
Battery CCA
800Reference
750Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
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128Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford Xtra-vator BackhoeReference
Ford extendible BackhoeReference
Transport height
381 cmReference
365 cmReference
Digging depth
449 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
447 cmReference
464 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
408 cmReference
429 cmReference
Reach from pivot
561 cmReference
586 cmReference
Loading height
350 cmReference
347 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
166°Reference
174°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4681 kgReference
4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3501 kgReference
3138 kgReference
Ford Xtra-vator Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
467 cmReference
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Digging depth (extended stick)
571 cmReference
589 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
464 cmReference
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2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
568 cmReference
584 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
429 cmReference
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8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
541 cmReference
556 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
579 cmReference
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Reach from pivot (extended stick)
673 cmReference
698 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
370 cmReference
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Loading height (extended stick)
429 cmReference
388 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5248 kgReference
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Bucket force (extended stick)
5248 kgReference
4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3456 kgReference
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Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2476 kgReference
3011 kgReference
Speeds
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.