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Backhoe Loader · 1966Unverified

Ford 5500

Name: Ford 5500
Brand: Ford

Ford 5500 — Backhoe loader tractor · 71 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 5500 is a backhoe loader rated at roughly 71 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. This model ran in production from 1966 to 1970. Power comes from a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive with a 6-speed gearbox. It has a listed operating weight of 15500 to 17200 pounds, and it suits operations of up to 200 ac. Full UK and US specifications are listed below, each with its source.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

74 rows

Recorded power

71 hp

Transmissions

6-speed power shuttle

Production years

1966-1970

Verified variants

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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.

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