Head to head · Specialized

Ford 555D vs Ford 5900

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FordModel A

Ford 555D

Specialized

power
72 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
4
Full 555D specs
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FordModel B

Ford 5900

Utility

power
73 hp
displacement
256 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 5900 specs
FordFord 555D
vs
FordFord 5900

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ 5900 higher · +1 hp (+1%)
555D72 hp
590073 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

555D is in the 57th percentile; 5900 is in the 59th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
555D256 ci
5900256 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

555D is in the 57th percentile; 5900 is in the 57th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
555D4
59004
Median Specialized Tractor4

555D is in the 50th percentile; 5900 is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

▲ 5900 higher · +4 (+100%)
555D4
59008
Median Specialized Tractor4

555D is in the 50th percentile; 5900 is in the 88th · 43 models

555D (A)5900 (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
Model555D5900—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderUtility—

Engine

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
ManufacturerFordFordSame
ModelFordNot recorded—
Power Output72hp73hp▲ 5900+1 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ 555D+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement256ci256ciSame
Bore4.4in4.4inSame
Stroke4.2in4.2inSame

Transmission

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
TypePower shuttleSliding gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
Length275in146in▲ 555D+129 in · +88%
Width89in76.9in▲ 555D+12.1 in · +16%
Height108in94in▲ 555D+14 in · +15%
Operating WeightNot recorded5,760lb—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch CapacityNot recorded3,340lb—

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerPowerSame
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
Coolant1.7gal3.4gal▲ 5900+1.8 gal · +112%

Operator Station

SpecFord 555DFord 5900Difference
TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional)Two-post fixed ROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 57th percentile (72 hp)B · 59th percentile (73 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 57th percentile (256 ci)B · 57th percentile (256 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 88th percentile (8)

Length

median 274 in
A · 55th percentile (275 in)B · 26th percentile (146 in)
A · 555DB · 5900Median Specialized Tractor
Full spec pageFord 555DFull spec pageFord 5900