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Ford 575D vs Ford 655C
Verdict: Ford 575D vs Ford 655C
The Ford 575D and the Ford 655C are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 82 hp. Ford 575D is the lighter machine (13,157 kg vs 14,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 575D is the newer design (1993 vs 1989). 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
82 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
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
90.8 LReference
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Engine (gross)
61.1 kWReference
61.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Displacement
4.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
112 x 107 mmReference
112 x 112 mmReference
Power (net)
55.9 kWReference
55.9 kWReference
Power (gross)
61.1 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
291.5 NmReference
288.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
1200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
6.2 LReference
14.2 LReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
power shuttleReference
synchromeshReference
Pressure
168.9 barReference
182.7 barReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
19.3 lpmReference
29.9 lpmReference
Steering press.
134.5 barReference
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Hydraulic system
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79.5 LReference
Capacity
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79.5 LReference
Steering cap.
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2.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
220 cmReference
220 cmReference
Weight
13157 to 14224 poundsReference
14200 to 14450 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
Industrial front
18.4-24Reference
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Length
698 cmReference
711 cmReference
Width
226 cmReference
226 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
274 cmReference
274 cmReference
Height (backhoe)
386 cmReference
393 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
29 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
27 cmReference
27 cmReference
2WD Front tread
177 cmReference
177 cmReference
4WD Front tread
173 cmReference
173 cmReference
Rear tread
172 cmReference
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2WD ROPS Operating
5968 kgReference
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4WD Cab Operating
6452 kgReference
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2WD Max front axle
5670 kgReference
5443 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
6286 kgReference
6286 kgReference
Max rear axle
6123 kgReference
6123 kgReference
2WD Operating
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6441 kgReference
4WD Operating
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6554 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
449 cmReference
472 cmReference
Dump angle
114 cmReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
55Reference
55Reference
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 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
180°Reference
166°Reference
Swing Arc
166°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
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Dipperstick force (retracted stick)
3456 kgReference
3542 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)
2476 kgReference
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Speeds
Capacities
Fuel
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90.8 LReference
Steering
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2.3 LReference
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.