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Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified

Ford 555

Name: Ford 555
Brand: Ford

Ford 555 — Backhoe loader tractor · 62 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 555 is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 62 hp, positioning it in the middle of its class for power. Manufactured from 1978 to 1984, it features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power to two wheels via a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the Ford 555 ranges from 6000 to 14689 pounds. It is designed for use on plots of up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

107 rows

Recorded power

62 hp

Transmissions

6-speed

Production years

1978-1984

Verified variants

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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.

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