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Backhoe Loader · 1987Unverified

Ford 455

Name: Ford 455
Brand: Ford

Ford 455 — Backhoe loader tractor · 58 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 455 is a backhoe loader rated at roughly 58 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It ran in production from 1987 to 1988. Under the hood is a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive with a 4-speed gearbox. It has a listed operating weight of 14180 to 134440 pounds, and it suits operations of up to 200 ac. See the table below for complete UK and US figures with sourcing.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

58 hp

Weight

14180 to 134440 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

98 rows

Recorded power

58 hp

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1987-1988

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Four-post FOPS. Cab optional with heater.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)41.0 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)41.0 kWReference

Power (gross)43.3 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque204.8 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

4-speed torque converterReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Synchronized up-shifts between gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4th to 3rd.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity49.2 LReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pump flow94.6 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

Steering1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight14180 to 134440 poundsReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front12x16.5Reference

2WD Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

4WD Industrial rear18.4x24Reference

Length693 cmReference

Height (ROPS)269 cmReference

Height (cab)273 cmReference

Height (backhoe)335 cmReference

2WD Front tread172 cmReference

4WD Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread162 cmReference

Operating60981 kgReference

Operating6432 kgReference

2WD Max front axle5 kgReference

4WD Max front axle4 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth426 cmReference

Dump angle139 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps46Reference

Battery CCA750Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference

Transport height335 cmReference

Digging depth426 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth419 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth381 cmReference

Reach from pivot525 cmReference

Loading height287 cmReference

Bucket Rotation153°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force3991 kgReference

Dipperstick force2317 kgReference

Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 14 Extendible BackhoeReference

Transport height335 cmReference

Digging depth (retracted stick)426 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)525 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)419 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)520 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)381 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)490 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)525 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)614 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)287 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)335 cmReference

Bucket Rotation153°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Speeds

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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