Compare/Ford 650 vs Ford 655A

Ford 650 vs Ford 655A

Verdict: Ford 650 vs Ford 655A

The Ford 650 and the Ford 655A are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 650 leads on rated power with 76 hp against 72 hp. Ford 655A is the newer design (1985 vs 1975). In short: choose the Ford 650 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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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

76 hp

72 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

56.3 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

Power (gross)

56.3 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (net)

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50.0 kWReference

Power (net)

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50.0 kWReference

Compression

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16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Torque

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366.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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14.5 LReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

457 cmReference

469 cmReference

Dump angle

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139 cmReference

Attachment overview

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford BackhoeReference

Ford extendible BackhoeReference

Digging depth

457 cmReference

469 cmReference

Transport height

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365 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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464 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth

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429 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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586 cmReference

Loading height

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347 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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174°Reference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Bucket force

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4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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3138 kgReference

Transmission

Gears

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4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

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90.8 LReference

Steering

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1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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79.5 LReference

Type

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torque converterReference

Capacity

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79.5 LReference

Pressure

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165.5 barReference

Pump flow

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107.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

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215 cmReference

Weight

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14830 to 15825 poundsReference

Front tire

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11L-16Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

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

Length

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701 cmReference

Width

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215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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269 cmReference

Height (cab)

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273 cmReference

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

Rear tread

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162 cmReference

Max front axle

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4067 kgReference

Max rear axle

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5690 kgReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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72Reference

Battery CCA

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750Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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128Reference

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.