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Backhoe Loader · 1970Unverified

Ford 5550

Name: Ford 5550
Brand: Ford

Ford 5550 — Backhoe loader tractor · 81 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 5550 is a backhoe loader model, boasting a rated output of 81 hp, which positions it centrally within its class for power. Manufactured from 1970 to 1973, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power to two-wheel drive via a 6-speed gearbox. Its listed weight ranges from 15585 to 17285 pounds. The Ford 5550 is designed for applications involving areas of approximately 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

79 rows

Recorded power

81 hp

Recorded weight

7069 kg

Transmissions

6-speed

Production years

1970-1973

Verified variants

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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.

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