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Backhoe Loader · 1989Unverified

Ford 455C

Name: Ford 455C
Brand: Ford

Ford 455C — Backhoe loader tractor · 60 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 455C is a backhoe loader rated at 60 hp — putting it around the middle of its class for power. The 455C was manufactured from 1989 to 1992. Under the hood is a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, driving through four-wheel drive with a 4-speed gearbox. Listed weight is 12750 to 13800 pounds, and it is aimed at jobs of around up to 200 ac. Detailed specifications in both UK and US units follow below.

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

Rated power

60 hp

Weight

12750 to 13800 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

99 rows

Recorded power

60 hp

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1989-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab available with heater.Reference

Variants

455Cindustrial tractorReference

455C TLBbackhoe-loaderReference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)44.4 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)44.4 kWReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1200Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity10.4 LReference

Transmission

4-speed torque converterReference

8-speed torque converterReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Gears8 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure168.9 barReference

Pump flow117.3 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase208 cmReference

Weight12750 to 13800 poundsReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front12.0-16.5Reference

2WD Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

4WD Industrial rear18.4-24Reference

Length685 cmReference

Width217 cmReference

Height (ROPS)269 cmReference

Height (backhoe)355 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)29 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)27 cmReference

2WD Front tread157 cmReference

4WD Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread172 cmReference

5783 kgReference

6259 kgReference

2WD Max front axle5443 kgReference

4WD Max front axle6286 kgReference

Max rear axle5216 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth436 cmReference

Dump angle127 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Battery CCA750Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference

Transport height355 cmReference

Digging depth436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth431 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth396 cmReference

Reach from pivot538 cmReference

Loading height312 cmReference

Bucket Rotation205°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4681 kgReference

Dipperstick force3501 kgReference

Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Transport height355 cmReference

Digging depth (retracted stick)457 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)556 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)452 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)553 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)408 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)518 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)553 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)647 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)320 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)335 cmReference

Bucket Rotation199°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force5248 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)3456 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)2476 kgReference

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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