Backhoe Loader · 1966Unverified
Ford 5500
Ford 5500 — Backhoe loader tractor · 71 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
71 hp
Weight
15500 to 17200 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Differential lockmechanical rearReference
Power steeringReference
Mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Open operator station. Cab optional.Reference
Engine
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (net)52.9 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)52.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque269.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1100Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity9.5 LReference
Coolant capacity18.9 LReference
gasolineReference
Power (net)52.9 kWReference
Fuel systemcarburetorReference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Torque279.3 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Transmission
6-speed power shuttleReference
Typepower shuttleReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Power reversing transmission with torque converter.Reference
Capacities
Fuel75.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system253.6 LReference
Capacity253.6 LReference
Pressure151.7 barReference
Total flow109.8 lpmReference
Steering flow15.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase223 cmReference
Weight15500 to 17200 poundsReference
Front tire8.25-20Reference
Rear tire16.9-28Reference
Industrial front8.25-20Reference
Industrial rear16.9-28Reference
Industrial front11.00-15Reference
Industrial rear18.4-28Reference
Length762 cmReference
Width203 cmReference
Height (backhoe)396 cmReference
Ground clearance41 cmReference
Front tread162 cmReference
Rear tread162 cmReference
Shipping7030 kgReference
Operating7801 kgReference
Max front axle5443 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth533 cmReference
Dump angle129 cmReference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference
Transport height396 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Digging depth533 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth515 cmReference
Reach from pivot647 cmReference
Loading height345 cmReference
Bucket Rotation175°Reference
Swing Arc185°Reference
Bucket force5443 kgReference
Dipperstick force3367 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.