Ford industrial tractors
Ford 455
The Ford 455 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1987 to 1988. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 55 hp net and 58 hp gross, with a 4-speed torque converter transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and power steering. It has a wheelbase of 80 inches and weighs approximately 134440 lbs operating weight. The hydraulic system is open center with a pump flow of 25 gpm. The tractor includes a front-end loader and backhoe attachments with various digging depths and forces.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 455
Power
| Engine (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 45 hp (33.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
Tires
| 2WD Industrial rear | 16.9-24 |
|---|---|
| 4WD Industrial rear | 18.4x24 |
| 2WD Industrial front | 11L-16 |
| 4WD Industrial front | 12x16.5 |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Model | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft (204.8 Nm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Power (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 58 hp (43.3 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
Weight
| Operating | 134440 lbs (60981 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Max front axle | 12.7 lbs (5 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 11 lbs (4 kg) |
| With extendible dipperstick | 14180 lbs (6432 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 273 inches (693 cm) |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 107.5 inches (273 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| Height (backhoe) | 132 inches (335 cm) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 46 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L) |
| Pump flow | 25 gpm (94.6 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| Steering capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Safety | Four-post FOPS. Cab optional with heater. |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Power steering | yes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
|---|---|
| Years made | 1987 - 1988 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Ford Backhoe | Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeFord Backhoe Bucket force8800 lbs (3991 kg) Digging depth168 inches (426 cm) Loading height113 inches (287 cm) Bucket Rotation153° Reach from pivot207 inches (525 cm) Transport height132 inches (335 cm) Dipperstick force5110 lbs (2317 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth165 inches (419 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth150 inches (381 cm) |
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| Front-end loader | Dump time1.8s Dump angle55° Lower time2.5s Raise time4.8s Bucket width83 inches (210 cm) Lift capacity4700 lbs (2131 kg) full at pin Breakout force9800 lbs (4445 kg) Reach (dumped)29 inches (73 cm) Height (at pin)128 inches (325 cm) Clearance (dumped)101 inches (256 cm) Rollback (ground line)40° |
| Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe | Swing Arc180° Backhoe typeFord 14 Extendible Backhoe Bucket Rotation153° Transport height132 inches (335 cm) Digging depth (extended stick)207 inches (525 cm) Digging depth (retracted stick)168 inches (426 cm) Loading height (extended stick)132 inches (335 cm) Loading height (retracted stick)113 inches (287 cm) Reach from pivot (extended stick)242 inches (614 cm) Reach from pivot (retracted stick)207 inches (525 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)205 inches (520 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)193 inches (490 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)165 inches (419 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick)150 inches (381 cm) |
Transmission
| Type | torque converter |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
| Notes | Synchronized up-shifts between gears 2, 3, and 4. Synchronized down-shift from 4th to 3rd. |
| Oil capacity | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
Backhoe & Loader
| Dig depth | 168 inches (426 cm) |
|---|---|
| Dump angle | 55 inches (139 cm) |