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Backhoe Loader · 1978Unverified

Ford 555 Special

Name: Ford 555 Special
Brand: Ford

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

The Ford 555 Special is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 62 hp, positioning it within the middle range of its class in terms of power. It was manufactured between 1978 and 1984. The machine is equipped with a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power to two-wheel drive via a hydrostatic transmission. Its listed weight is 6096 kg, suitable for tasks involving 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

6096 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

76 rows

Recorded power

62 hp

Recorded weight

6096 kg

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1978-1984

Verified variants

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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.

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