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Backhoe Loader · 1984Unverified

Ford 555A

Name: Ford 555A
Brand: Ford

Ford 555A — Backhoe loader tractor · 63 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 555A is a backhoe loader with a rated power of 63 hp, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured between 1984 and 1985. The machine features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with mechanical front-wheel drive and a hydrostatic transmission. Its operating weight ranges from 12109 to 14968 pounds.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

63 hp

Weight

12109 to 14968 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

122 rows

Recorded power

63 hp

Transmissions

4-speed Power-reversing with torque converter

Production years

1984-1985

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Differential mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional noise-reduction package provided lined ROPS canopy and lined hood. Optional cab with heater, air-conditioning optional.Reference

Variants

555A14-foot backhoeReference

555A XL15-foot backhoeReference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)47.0 kWReference

Engine46.2 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power46.2 kWReference

Power (gross)47.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM2200Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity14.5 LReference

Transmission

4-speed Power-reversing with torque converterReference

6-speed manual reversingReference

TypePower-reversing with torque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Torque converter on the Ford 555A has a 2.78:1 multiplication ratio and a 2,050 rpm stall speed.Reference

Typemanual reversingReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil capacity12.0 LReference

Three forward and two reverse speeds in two ranges.Reference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

Steering1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity49.2 LReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure165.5 barReference

Total flow107.9 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight12109 to 14968 poundsReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-24Reference

Industrial front11L-16Reference

Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

Length457 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)273 cmReference

Height (cab)276 cmReference

Ground clearance30 cmReference

Front tread172 cmReference

Rear tread162 cmReference

5492 kgReference

6096 kgReference

6789 kgReference

Max front axle4536 kgReference

Max front axle4067 kgReference

Max rear axle5690 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth439 cmReference

Dump angle139 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51 (optional)Reference

Charging amps72 (cab optional)Reference

Battery CCA750Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The 14-foot backhoe was available on the Ford 555A. The 15-foot backhoe was on the Ford 555A XL, the extendible dipperstick was optional.Reference

Ford 765 14ft Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 765 14ft BackhoeReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width76 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Digging depth439 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth434 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth393 cmReference

Reach from pivot558 cmReference

Loading height332 cmReference

Bucket force4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force3061 kgReference

Ford 765 15ft Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 765 15ft BackhoeReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width76 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Digging depth469 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth464 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth429 cmReference

Reach from pivot586 cmReference

Loading height347 cmReference

Bucket force4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force3138 kgReference

Ford 765 15ft Extendible Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 765 15ft Extendible BackhoeReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width76 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)589 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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