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Backhoe Loader · 1985Unverified

Ford 555B

Name: Ford 555B
Brand: Ford

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

The Ford 555B is a backhoe loader with a rated power output of 63 hp, a mid-range figure within its class. It was manufactured from 1985 to 1988. The machine features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine paired with four-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. Its listed operating weight is 6096 kg, and it is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

63 hp

Weight

6096 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

63 hp

Recorded weight

6096 kg

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1985-1988

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Four-post ROPS canopy. Cab optional with air-conditioner.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)47.0 kWReference

Engine (net)46.2 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)46.2 kWReference

Power (gross)47.0 kWReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque228.5 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

StarterelectricReference

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

Steering1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system49.2 LReference

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity49.2 LReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure168.9 barReference

Pump flow107.9 lpmReference

Steering flow22.3 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight6096 kgReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9x28Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

2WD Industrial front10.5x18 (4WD)Reference

Industrial rear16.9x28Reference

Industrial front10.5-18Reference

Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

Length706 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)273 cmReference

Height (cab)276 cmReference

Height (backhoe)353 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)60 cmReference

2WD Front tread172 cmReference

4WD Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread162 cmReference

6096 kgReference

Max front axle4067 kgReference

Max rear axle5690 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth439 cmReference

Dump angle139 cmReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps51Reference

Charging amps72Reference

Battery CCA750Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference

Transport height353 cmReference

Digging depth439 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth434 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth393 cmReference

Reach from pivot558 cmReference

Loading height307 cmReference

Bucket Rotation179°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force3061 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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