Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified
Ford 555
Ford 555 — Backhoe loader tractor · 62 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
62 hp
Weight
6000 to 14689 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
The Ford 555 was available as a loader tractor, or as a backhoe-loader.Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. Heat and air-conditioning optional.Reference
Variants
55515ft backhoeReference
555 Special14ft backhoe-loaderReference
Engine
Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference
Engine (gross)46.2 kWReference
Engine42.5 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference
Power42.5 kWReference
Power (gross)46.2 kWReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.3:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Torque217.0 NmReference
Torque RPM1200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.6 LReference
Coolant capacity14.5 LReference
Transmission
6-speedReference
4-speed torque converterReference
TransmissionManual-reversingReference
Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity12.0 LReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity18.0 LReference
Torque converter with stall at 2050 engine rpm and a multiplication ratio of 2.78-to-1.Reference
Capacities
Fuel90.8 LReference
Steering1.9 LReference
Rear axle32.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system49.2 LReference
Hydraulic system79.5 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity49.2 LReference
Capacity79.5 LReference
Pressure148.2 barReference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow22.3 lpmReference
Steering cap.1.9 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase203 cmReference
Weight6000 to 14689 poundsReference
Front tire7.50-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-24Reference
Industrial front7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear16.9-24Reference
Industrial front9.00-16Reference
Industrial front11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear16.9-28Reference
Length457 cmReference
Length701 cmReference
Width205 cmReference
Height (ROPS)269 cmReference
Height (cab)276 cmReference
Ground clearance30 cmReference
Front tread172 cmReference
Rear tread162 cmReference
2721 kgReference
6237 kgReference
6662 kgReference
Max front axle4536 kgReference
Max front axle4068 kgReference
Max rear axle5715 kgReference
Max rear axle5692 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth469 cmReference
Dump angle139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 (optional)Reference
Charging amps72 (air-conditioning)Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 765 15ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth469 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth429 cmReference
Reach from pivot586 cmReference
Loading height347 cmReference
Bucket force4415 kgReference
Dipperstick force3138 kgReference
Ford 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference
Bucket width30 cmReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)589 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth464 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)584 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)556 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)698 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)388 cmReference
Bucket force (extended stick)4059 kgReference
Dipperstick force (extended stick)3011 kgReference
Speeds
With 16.9x24 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.