Backhoe Loader · 1985Unverified
Ford 655A
Ford 655A — Backhoe loader tractor · 72 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
72 hp
Weight
14830 to 15825 pounds
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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.