Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified
Ford 555 Special
Ford 555 Special — 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
6096 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference
Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab with heater.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
4-speed torque converterReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears4 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity18.0 LReference
Capacities
Fuel90.8 LReference
Rear axle32.1 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system79.5 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity79.5 LReference
Pressure165.5 barReference
Pump flow102.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase203 cmReference
Weight6096 kgReference
Front tire11.00L-16Reference
Rear tire16.9-24Reference
Industrial front11.00L-16Reference
Industrial rear16.9-24Reference
Length706 cmReference
Width215 cmReference
Ground clearance30 cmReference
Front tread172 cmReference
Rear tread162 cmReference
6096 kgReference
Max front axle4536 kgReference
Max front axle4068 kgReference
Max rear axle5715 kgReference
Max rear axle5692 kgReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth439 cmReference
Dump angle139 cmReference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps32Reference
Charging amps51 (with cab)Reference
Battery CCA750Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford 14ft Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord 14ft BackhoeReference
Bucket width45 cmReference
Bucket width60 cmReference
Bucket width76 cmReference
Bucket width91 cmReference
Digging depth439 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth436 cmReference
8-Foot flat digging depth393 cmReference
Reach from pivot558 cmReference
Loading height332 cmReference
Bucket force4415 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.