SPECS / COMPARISON
Ford 555 vs John Deere 302A
A detailed comparison of the Ford 555 and the John Deere 302A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Ford 55542.5 kW (57.0 HP)
John Deere 302A38.8 kW (52 HP)
Weight
Ford 5556240.0 kg (Loader: 5996.6 lbs (2720.0 kg) Loader and backhoe: 13756.8 lbs)
John Deere 302A2839.5 kg (6260 lbs)
| Specification | Ford 555 Backhoe Loaders | John Deere 302A Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 42.5 kW (57.0 HP) | 38.8 kW (52 HP) |
| Weight | 6240.0 kg (Loader: 5996.6 lbs (2720.0 kg) Loader and backhoe: 13756.8 lbs) | 2839.5 kg (6260 lbs) |
| Transmission Type | Torque converter | Power shuttle |
| Length | 701.0 cm (Loader: 179.9 in. (457.0 cm) Loader and backhoe: 276.0 in.) | — |
| Pump Flow | 102.2 LPM (27.0 GPM) | — |
| Years Made | 1978-1984 | — |
| Engine Model | Ford | — |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | Diesel |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — |
| Cylinders | 3 | — |
| Displacement | 3294 cc (201.0 cu in.) | 2700.6 cc (164.8 cu in) |
| Bore | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) | 11.2 cm (4.4 in) |
| Torque Power | 1200 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 217.0 N·m (160.1 lb-ft) | — |
| Rated RPM | 2200 RPM | — |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | — |
| Battery | 12 | — |
| Starter | Electric | — |
| Height | 276.0 cm (ROPS: 105.9 in. (269.0 cm) Cab: 108.7 in.) | — |
| Wheelbase | 203.0 cm (79.9 in.) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.0 cm (11.8 in.) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.8 l (24.0 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) | 8.7 l (2.3 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.5 l (3.8 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 79.5 l (Loader: 13.0 gal (49.2 l) Backhoe: 21.0 gal) | — |
| Gears | 4 forward and 4 reverse | — |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | — |
| Max. Travel Speed | 32.5 km/h (Forward: 20.2 MPH (32.5 km/h) Reverse: 20.2 MPH) | — |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc | — |
| Cabin Type | Four-post ROPS or Cab | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | — |
| Front Tires | Ag: 7.50-16 | — |
| Rear Tires | Ag: 16.9-24 | — |
| Hydraulic Type | Open center | — |
| Steering Flow | 22.3 LPM (5.9 GPM) | — |
| Working Pressure | 148.2 bar (2150.0 psi) | — |
| Transmission | — | Power shuttle |
| Pump Capacity | — | 106.0 LPM (28 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 1496.9 kg (3300 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | — | John Deere |
| Gross Power | — | 38.8 kW (52 HP) |
| Net Power | — | 37.3 kW (50 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Power Measured | — | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Measured | — | 1300 RPM |
| Max Torque (Net ) | — | 59.0 kg (130 lbs) |
| Operating Voltage | — | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | — | 35 A |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 73.8 l (19.5 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 11.7 l (3.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 37.9 l (10 gal) |
| No Of Forward Gears | — | 8 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | — | 8 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 25.4 km/h (15.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | — | 40.7 km/h (25.3 mph) |
| Pump Type | — | Closed Center |
| Pump Flow Capacity | — | 106.0 LPM (28 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | — | 162.0 bar (2350 psi) |
| Dig Depth | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | — | 3361.1 kg (7410 lbs) |
| Loading Height | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Dump Height | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | — | 1496.9 kg (3300 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | — | 2839.5 kg (6260 lbs) |
| Bucket Width | — | 206.0 cm (81.1 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | — | 2268.0 kg (5000 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | — | 518.2 cm (204 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | — | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Overall Width | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
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