Ford industrial tractors
Ford 455C
The Ford 455C is an industrial tractor from the C Series produced from 1989 to 1992. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 59.5 hp gross and 55 hp net power. The tractor has an 8-speed torque converter transmission and offers two- or four-wheel drive options. It includes power steering, wet disc brakes, and a four-post ROPS/FOPS with an optional cab heater. The 455C supports a rear independent PTO with hydraulic clutch and a rear PTO speed of 540 rpm. Hydraulics are open center with a 13-gallon capacity and 2450 psi pressure. The tractor's dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 198-inch length, and 85.5-inch width without loader bucket. Tires vary by drive type, and the tractor can handle significant axle weights. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 5000 lbs lift capacity and 9300 lbs breakout force.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 455C
Power
| Engine (net) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 49 hp (36.5 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
Tires
| 2WD Industrial rear | 16.9-24 |
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| 4WD Industrial rear | 18.4-24 |
| 2WD Industrial front | 11L-16 |
| 4WD Industrial front | 12.0-16.5 |
Engine
| Type | Ford diesel |
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| Torque | 190 lb-ft (257.6 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Starter | electric |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| 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) | 59.5 hp (44.4 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 11 qts (10.4 L) |
Weight
| Max rear axle | 11500 lbs (5216 kg) |
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| 2WD Max front axle | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| 4WD Max front axle | 13860 lbs (6286 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 85.5 inches (217 cm) *With of tractor alone without loader bucket. |
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| Length | 198 inches (502 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 82 inches (208 cm) |
| Rear tread | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 62 inches (157 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 68.5 inches (173 cm) |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 11.5 inches (29 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 11 inches (27 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery AH | 128 |
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Pressure | 2450 psi (168.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two- or four-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Safety | Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab available with heater. |
| Steering | Power steering |
Production
| Type | Industrial tractor |
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| Series | C Series |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Years produced | 1989 - 1992 |
Attachments
| front-end loader | 5000 lbs lift (full at pin) (2268 kg), 9300 lbs breakout (4218 kg), 50° dump, 24.5 inches reach (dumped) (62 cm), 41° rollback (ground line), 133 inches height (at pin) (337 cm), 107 inches clearance (dumped) (271 cm), raise: 4.6s, dump: 1.8s, lower: 2.6s, Bucket width: 88 inches (223 cm) |
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Transmission
| Type | torque converter |
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| Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | I |
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Power Take-off (PTO)
| Clutch | hydraulic |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |