Head to head · Sub-Compact

Belarus 420A vs Ford 555

Belarus 420A Tractor
BelarusModel A

Belarus 420A

Sub-Compact

power
57 hp
displacement
253 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
11
Full 420A specs
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FordModel B

Ford 555

Specialized

power
57 hp
displacement
201 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
6
Full 555 specs
BelarusBelarus 420A
vs
FordFord 555

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
420A57 hp
55557 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

420A is in the 95th percentile; 555 is in the 95th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 420A higher · +52 ci (+26%)
420A253 ci
555201 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

420A is in the 98th percentile; 555 is in the 96th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 420A higher · +1 (+33%)
420A4
5553
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

420A is in the 90th percentile; 555 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 420A higher · +5 (+83%)
420A11
5556
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

420A is in the 63rd percentile; 555 is in the 18th · 616 models

420A (A)555 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
ManufacturerBelarusFord—
Model420A555—
CategorySub-CompactSpecialized, Backhoe Loader—

Engine

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
ManufacturerBelarusFord—
Power Output57hp57hpSame
Rated RPM1,800RPM2,200RPM▲ 555+400 RPM · +22%
Cylinders43▲ 420A+1 · +33%
Displacement253ci201ci▲ 420A+52 ci · +26%
Bore4.1in4.4in▲ 555+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke4.7in4.4in▲ 420A+0.3 in · +7%

Transmission

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
TypeGearManual-reversing / Torque converter—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
LengthNot recorded276in—
WidthNot recorded80.7in—
HeightNot recorded109in—
Operating Weight7,300lb13,757lb▲ 555+6,457 lb · +88%

Hydraulics

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
System TypeOpen CenterOpen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—

Tread Width

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
Front Tread Width8inNot recorded—
Rear Tread13.6inNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
Hitch CategoryIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeNot recordedDifferential mechanical wet disc—

Electrical

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
CoolantNot recorded3.8gal—

Operator Station

SpecBelarus 420AFord 555Difference
TypeOpenFour-post ROPS / Cab (optional)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 95th percentile (57 hp)B · 95th percentile (57 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 98th percentile (253 ci)B · 96th percentile (201 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 90th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 63rd percentile (11)B · 18th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 99th percentile (7,300 lb)B · 99th percentile (13,757 lb)
A · 420AB · 555Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageBelarus 420AFull spec pageFord 555