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Backhoe Loader · 1989Unverified

Ford 555C

Name: Ford 555C
Brand: Ford

Ford 555C — Backhoe loader tractor · 71 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 555C is a backhoe loader equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, rated at 71 horsepower, which positions it in the middle of its class in terms of power output. Manufactured between 1989 and 1992, this model features a 4-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. The listed weight of the Ford 555C is 6418 kilograms, and it is designed to handle tasks on land 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

71 hp

Weight

6418 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

96 rows

Recorded power

71 hp

Recorded weight

6418 kg

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1989-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab available with heater.Reference

Engine

Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)52.9 kWReference

Engine (net)48.5 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)48.5 kWReference

Power (gross)52.9 kWReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque257.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1200Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity14.2 LReference

Transmission

4-speed torque converterReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

Steering2.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure168.9 barReference

Pump flow117.3 lpmReference

Steering flow29.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.2.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase220 cmReference

Weight6418 kgReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front12.0-16.5Reference

Industrial rear16.9-28Reference

Length698 cmReference

Width217 cmReference

Height (ROPS)269 cmReference

Height (backhoe)386 cmReference

2WD Front tread177 cmReference

4WD Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread172 cmReference

6418 kgReference

2WD Max front axle5443 kgReference

4WD Max front axle6286 kgReference

Max rear axle6123 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth449 cmReference

Dump angle142 cmReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps55Reference

Battery CCA750Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord BackhoeReference

Transport height386 cmReference

Digging depth449 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth447 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth408 cmReference

Reach from pivot561 cmReference

Loading height350 cmReference

Bucket Rotation205°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4681 kgReference

Dipperstick force3501 kgReference

Ford Xtra-Vator Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord Xtra-Vator BackhoeReference

Transport height381 cmReference

Digging depth (retracted stick)467 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)571 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)464 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)568 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)426 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)541 cmReference

Reach from pivot (retracted stick)579 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)673 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)370 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)429 cmReference

Bucket Rotation199°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force (retracted stick)5248 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)5248 kgReference

Dipperstick force (retracted stick)3456 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)2476 kgReference

Speeds

With 16.9-28 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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