Product Overview

The 85804742 hydraulic cylinder seal kit is a factory-manufactured aftermarket replacement kit for the Ford / New Holland backhoe loader crowd (dipper) cylinder. Independent aftermarket catalogs consistently identify the number as the backhoe crowd cylinder seal kit: Hercules Sealing Products lists it as FD-85804742 with a 63.000 mm rod x 115.000 mm bore for the crowd cylinder (reference 81873434) of the Ford / New Holland backhoe loader family, Broken Tractor sells it as a replacement for OEM numbers 83971996, 85804742 and FP455 with the same 115 mm bore / 63 mm rod figures, and the RAParts-family listings (Reliable Aftermarket Parts, eBay, Amazon, Walmart) repeat the same cylinder reference and dimensions. The current DJF page titles the kit “Crowd/Dipper Cylinder Seal Kit for Ford/New Holland Backhoe Loaders,” wording that matches the crowd/dipper naming used across the aftermarket listings reviewed.

DJF Seals manufactures and supplies the 85804742 kit at factory-direct wholesale pricing for backhoe loader dealers, repair shops, rental fleets and fleet maintenance programs.

Verified Application

The following application data was cross-checked against aftermarket parts listings (Hercules Sealing Products, Broken Tractor, hddistributors, ReliableAftermarketParts, eBay, Amazon):

Materials, pressure rating, temperature range, exact piece counts, certifications and service life are factory data and are not independently verified for this part number; such claims on the current page are not repeated here (see Fitment Verification).

Replacement Scope

This kit supplies the sealing elements needed to reseal the backhoe crowd (dipper) cylinder of the verified Ford / New Holland machines. Hercules compatibility rows anchor the crowd cylinder reference 81873434, and the interchange set 83971996 / FP455 is used by Broken Tractor and the FridayParts-family cross-lists for the same cylinder family. Kit contents vary between suppliers, so the exact component set is matched to your cylinder before shipment.

Fitment Verification

The part number, cylinder position, fitments and dimensions above were cross-checked against the following sources:

• Hercules Sealing Products (herculesus.com, FD-85804742): Ford / backhoe row with rod 63.000 x bore 115.000, application “Backhoe Crowd,” cylinder 81873434, and model rows covering the 555E, 575E, 655E and 675E backhoe loaders.
• hddistributors: carries the FD-85804742 catalog entry in its FORD backhoe loader section.
• Broken Tractor (brokentractor.com): sells the kit as a replacement for OEM numbers 83971996, 85804742 and FP455 with a 115 mm bore / 63 mm rod; its model rows cover the 455C / 555C family together with the 655E and 675E — a slightly different model set from the Hercules rows (see conflict note below). Syndicated versions of the listing carry the “Crowd/Dipper Cylinder Seal Kit for Ford” wording.
• ReliableAftermarketParts and the RAParts-family marketplace listings (eBay, Amazon, Walmart): same kit with cylinder 81873434 and 63 mm rod / 115 mm bore; eBay cross-listings pair 85804742 with FP455 and the Ford cylinder numbers E7NN-B578-BC / F1NN-B578-BA for the backhoe crowd cylinder family.
• FridayParts and partsk: cross-list 85804742 / 83971996 / FP455 as an interchange set for the Ford / New Holland backhoe loader crowd cylinder.
• wqcparts lists the kit, and heavyequipmentforums threads reference the 575E crowd cylinder kit — one thread contains an anecdotal size complaint; forum posts are treated as anecdote only, not as evidence.
• Conflict note: terminology — the Hercules catalog names the position “Backhoe Crowd” while the current page and several marketplace titles use “crowd/dipper”; both wordings describe the same backhoe dipper-crowd cylinder family, and the copy above keeps the page wording in the title while noting the catalog wording in the table.
• Conflict note: model rows — Hercules anchors the 555E / 575E / 655E / 675E rows, while Broken Tractor’s model rows use the 455C / 555C family together with the 655E / 675E. Confirm the machine model and cylinder before ordering.
• Conflict note: the current page lists alternative reference numbers and a material composition line (NBR / PU / PTFE); the interchange numbers partly overlap the 83971996 / FP455 cross-list but the material mix is factory data not independently verified, so it is not asserted above.
• Materials, pressure, temperature, exact piece counts, certifications and service life are not independently verified.

Factory Inspection & Packing

Each 85804742 kit is assembled and checked at the DJF factory before packing. Sealing elements are placed in labeled poly bags marked with the part number, then packed into export cartons for protection during international shipping. Kits can be packed under DJF branding, neutral packaging, or your own private label for distribution.

Wholesale Ordering

DJF Seals supplies the 85804742 kit at factory-direct wholesale pricing for distributors, dealers and repair shops. To request a quotation, send your part number and quantity to [email protected] or [email protected]. OEM/ODM service, custom packaging and bulk container shipping are available for regular programs.

MOQ

MOQ: 5 kits.

FAQ

Q: Which machines does the 85804742 seal kit fit?
A: Hercules anchors the 555E, 575E, 655E and 675E Ford / New Holland backhoe loader crowd rows, while Broken Tractor’s model rows use the 455C / 555C family with the 655E and 675E. Check the machine model and cylinder before ordering.

Q: Which cylinder does it seal?
A: The backhoe crowd (dipper) cylinder. Hercules and the RAParts-family listings give the crowd cylinder reference 81873434, and the 83971996 / FP455 numbers are used by Broken Tractor and the FridayParts-family cross-lists for the same cylinder family.

Q: What are the rod and bore of this kit?
A: Hercules lists rod 63.000 mm x bore 115.000 mm and Broken Tractor lists a 115 mm bore / 63 mm rod; the RAParts-family marketplace listings give the same figures, so the dimensions agree across the independent sources.

Q: Are 83971996 and FP455 the same kit?
A: They are used as cross-reference numbers for this kit family. Broken Tractor lists 85804742 as replacing 83971996, 85804742 and FP455, and FridayParts / partsk cross-list the three numbers; eBay listings pair 85804742 with FP455 and the Ford cylinder numbers E7NN-B578-BC / F1NN-B578-BA.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity?
A: MOQ: 5 kits.