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Backhoe Loader · 1985Unverified

Ford 655A

Name: Ford 655A
Brand: Ford

Ford 655A — Backhoe loader tractor · 72 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 655A is a backhoe loader with a power rating of approximately 72 hp, falling within the mid-range capacity for its class. It was manufactured between 1985 and 1988. The machine is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with four-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 6,775 to 7,173 kilograms.

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

Rated power

72 hp

Weight

14830 to 15825 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

89 rows

Recorded power

72 hp

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

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Four-post ROPS. Cab available with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Ford 4.2L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)53.7 kWReference

Engine (net)50.0 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)50.0 kWReference

Power (gross)53.7 kWReference

Compression16.3:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque366.1 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

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

Torque converter transmission with partial synchronization. Synchronized upshifts from 2 through 4. Synchronized downshift from 4 to 3.Reference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

Steering1.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure165.5 barReference

Pump flow107.9 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase215 cmReference

Weight14830 to 15825 poundsReference

Front tire11L-16Reference

Rear tire16.9-28Reference

2WD Industrial front11L-16Reference

4WD Industrial front10.5x18Reference

2WD Industrial rear16.9-28Reference

Length701 cmReference

Width215 cmReference

Height (ROPS)269 cmReference

Height (cab)273 cmReference

Height (backhoe)365 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)38 cmReference

2WD Front tread172 cmReference

4WD Front tread173 cmReference

Rear tread162 cmReference

6726 kgReference

7178 kgReference

Max front axle4067 kgReference

Max rear axle5690 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth469 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 height365 cmReference

Digging depth469 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth464 cmReference

8-Foot flat digging depth429 cmReference

Reach from pivot586 cmReference

Loading height347 cmReference

Bucket Rotation179°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force4415 kgReference

Dipperstick force3138 kgReference

Ford extendible Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord extendible BackhoeReference

Transport height365 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 Rotation174°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force (extended stick)4059 kgReference

Dipperstick force (extended stick)3011 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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