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Ford 455

Ford 455 tractor
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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)
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 Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Ford Backhoe
Bucket force:8800 lbs (3991 kg)
Digging depth:168 inches (426 cm)
Loading height:113 inches (287 cm)
Bucket Rotation:153°
Reach from pivot:207 inches (525 cm)
Transport height:132 inches (335 cm)
Dipperstick force:5110 lbs (2317 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:165 inches (419 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:150 inches (381 cm)

Front-end loader

Dump time:1.8s
Dump angle:55°
Lower time:2.5s
Raise time:4.8s
Bucket width:83 inches (210 cm)
Lift capacity:4700 lbs (2131 kg) full at pin
Breakout force:9800 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 Arc:180°
Backhoe type:Ford 14 Extendible Backhoe
Bucket Rotation:153°
Transport height:132 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)