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Ford 555D vs Case 580E

A detailed comparison of the Ford 555D and the Case 580E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Ford 555D53.7 kW (72.0 HP)
Case 580E51.5 kW (69.0 HP)
Weight
Ford 555D6450.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 13161.6 lbs (5970.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 14219.8 lbs)
Case 580E5116.0 kg (2WD: 10659.3 lbs (4835.0 kg) 4WD: 11278.8 lbs)
SpecificationFord 555DFord 555DBackhoe LoadersCase 580ECase 580EBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower53.7 kW (72.0 HP)51.5 kW (69.0 HP)
Weight6450.0 kg (2WD ROPS: 13161.6 lbs (5970.0 kg) 4WD Cab: 14219.8 lbs)5116.0 kg (2WD: 10659.3 lbs (4835.0 kg) 4WD: 11278.8 lbs)
Transmission TypePower shuttlePower shuttle
Length698.0 cm (274.8 in.)688.0 cm (270.9 in.)
Pump Flow117.3 LPM (31.0 GPM)113.6 LPM (30.0 GPM)
Years Made1993-19951983
Engine ModelFordJ.I. Case 4-390
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline
Fuel TypeDieselDiesel
Cylinders44
Displacement4195 cc (256.0 cu in.)3917 cc (239.0 cu in.)
Bore11.20 cm (4.41 in.)10.21 cm (4.02 in.)
Stroke10.69 cm (4.21 in.)11.99 cm (4.72 in.)
Torque Power1200 RPM1200 RPM
Torque Speed260.4 N·m (192.1 lb-ft)252.2 N·m (186.0 lb-ft)
Rated RPM2200 RPM2200 RPM
Compression Ratio16.3:118.5:1
BatteryTwo 12V, CCA 800A12 V, CCA 700A, 42Ah
StarterElectricElectric
Height274.0 cm (Height with ROPS: 107.9 in.)264.0 cm (ROPS: 102.8 in. (261.0 cm) Cab: 103.9 in.)
Wheelbase220.0 cm (86.6 in.)208.0 cm (81.9 in.)
Fuel Tank Capacity90.8 l (24.0 gal)100.3 l (26.5 gal)
Oil Capacity8.5 l (2.2 gal)10.4 l (2.7 gal)
Coolant Capacity6.2 l (1.6 gal)17.9 l (4.7 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity16.1 l (4.3 gal)—
Hydraulic Capacity79.5 l (21.0 gal)89.9 l (23.7 gal)
Gears4 forward and 4 reverse4 forward and 4 reverse
Chassis4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD
Max. Travel Speed31.9 km/h (Forward: 19.9 MPH (32.0 km/h) Reverse: 19.8 MPH)31.5 km/h (Forward: 21.8 MPH (35.1 km/h) Reverse: 19.6 MPH)
BrakesWet discHydraulic disc
Differential LockMechanical rear—
Cabin TypeFour-post ROPS/FOPS or CabFourd-post ROPS or Cab
Steering TypePowerPower
Front TiresIndustrial: 11L-16 , 12.0-16.5Industrial: 11Lx16 , 12×16.5
Rear TiresIndustrial: 16.9-28Industrial: 17.5Lx24
Hydraulic TypeOpen centerOpen center
Steering Flow19.3 LPM (5.1 GPM)26.5 LPM (7.0 GPM)
Working Pressure168.9 bar (2450.0 psi)137.9 bar (2000.0 psi)
Ground Clearance—23.0 cm (9.1 in.)

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