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Ford 555D vs Ford 655D
Verdict: Ford 555D vs Ford 655D
The Ford 555D and the Ford 655D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 655D leads on rated power with 82 hp against 72 hp. Ford 655D is the lighter machine (1,488 kg vs 13,157 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Ford 655D 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
72 hp
82 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
rear standardReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
53.7 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
48.5 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
48.5 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
53.7 kWReference
61.1 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
287.5 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
16.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.2 LReference
16.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Capacities
Fuel
90.8 LReference
90.8 LReference
Steering
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Type
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Capacity
79.5 LReference
79.5 LReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
182.7 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
19.3 lpmReference
19.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.
2.4 LReference
2.4 LReference
Steering press.
134.5 barReference
134.5 barReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
13157 to 14224 poundsReference
1488 to 13179 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
12.0-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-28Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
698 cmReference
711 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
220 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
274 cmReference
274 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
386 cmReference
393 cmReference
2WD Front tread
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Rear tread
172 cmReference
172 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
5670 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
6286 kgReference
Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
6123 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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29 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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27 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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5977 kgReference
4WD Cab
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674 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
449 cmReference
472 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
114 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
Battery CCA
800Reference
800Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford Xtra-vator BackhoeReference
Ford Xtra-vator BackhoeReference
Transport height
381 cmReference
388 cmReference
Digging depth
449 cmReference
472 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
447 cmReference
469 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth
408 cmReference
434 cmReference
Reach from pivot
561 cmReference
591 cmReference
Loading height
350 cmReference
381 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
166°Reference
166°Reference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
180°Reference
Bucket force
4681 kgReference
5066 kgReference
Dipperstick force
3501 kgReference
3483 kgReference
Ford Xtra-vator Backhoe
Digging depth (retracted stick)
467 cmReference
472 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
571 cmReference
591 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
464 cmReference
469 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
568 cmReference
589 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)
429 cmReference
434 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)
541 cmReference
561 cmReference
Reach from pivot (retracted stick)
579 cmReference
591 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
673 cmReference
701 cmReference
Loading height (retracted stick)
370 cmReference
388 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
429 cmReference
459 cmReference
Bucket force (retracted stick)
5248 kgReference
5674 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
5248 kgReference
5674 kgReference
Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3456 kgReference
3542 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2476 kgReference
2481 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.