Backhoe Loader · 1984Unverified
Ford 555A
Ford 555A — Backhoe loader tractor · 63 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
63 hp
Weight
12109 to 14968 pounds
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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.