Backhoe Loader · 1970Unverified
Ford 5550
Ford 5550 — Backhoe loader tractor · 81 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
81 hp
Weight
15585 to 17285 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerFordReference
Backhoe loader tractorReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Final drivesplanetaryReference
Power steeringReference
Cab standard with heater.Reference
Engine
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference
Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (gross)60.4 kWReference
Engine (net)52.9 kWReference
FordReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)52.2 kWReference
Power (gross)57.5 kWReference
Fuel systemdirect injectionReference
Air cleanerdryReference
Compression16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Torque2981.8 NmReference
Torque RPM1300Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Coolant capacity19.3 LReference
gasolineReference
Power (net)52.9 kWReference
Power (gross)60.4 kWReference
Compression7.75:1Reference
Torque279.3 NmReference
Torque RPM1100Reference
Transmission
6-speedReference
Gears6 forward and reverseReference
Oil capacity18.9 LReference
Three speeds in two ranges with torque converter and power reversing. Torque converter has stall speed of 1,800 engine rpm and a torque multiplication ratio of 2.8-to-1.Reference
Capacities
Fuel75.7 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system177.9 LReference
Capacity177.9 LReference
Pressure151.7 barReference
Total flow143.8 lpmReference
Steering flow15.9 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase223 cmReference
Weight15585 to 17285 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
Length739 cmReference
Height (cab)248 cmReference
Height (backhoe)396 cmReference
Shipping weight7069 kgReference
Operating weight7840 kgReference
Ground clearance41 cmReference
Front tread162 cmReference
Rear tread162 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth533 cmReference
Dump angle129 cmReference
Electrical
Diesel Charging systemalternatorReference
Gas Charging systemgeneratorReference
Diesel Charging amps54Reference
Gas Charging amps22Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH128Reference
Attachment overview
Front-end loaderReference
BackhoeReference
Ford Backhoe
Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference
Transport height396 cmReference
Digging depth533 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth515 cmReference
Reach from pivot647 cmReference
Loading height345 cmReference
Bucket Rotation161°Reference
Swing Arc185°Reference
Bucket force3969 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.