Ford industrial tractors
Ford 5500
The Ford 5500 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1966 to 1970. It features a 4.2L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with net power around 70-71 hp. The tractor has a 6-speed power shuttle transmission with power reversing and torque converter. It includes two-wheel drive, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. The open operator station has an optional cab. The hydraulic system capacity is 67 gallons with 2200 psi pressure. Dimensions include an 88-inch wheelbase, 300-inch length, and 156-inch height with backhoe. The tractor weighs between 15,500 and 17,200 pounds. Attachments include a front-end loader with 5400 lbs lift capacity and a Ford backhoe with 210-inch digging depth.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 5500
Power
| Engine (net) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
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Tires
| Industrial rear | 16.9-28, 18.4-28 |
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| Industrial front | 8.25-20, 11.00-15 |
Engine
| Torque | 199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm) |
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| Starter | electric |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1100 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel system | carburetor |
| Power (net) | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil capacity | 10 qts (9.5 L) |
| Diesel engine | Ford diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine options | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel, Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
| Gasoline Torque | 206 lb-ft (279.3 Nm) |
| Gasoline engine | Ford gasoline 4-cylinder liquid-cooled |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Gasoline Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Gasoline Compression | 7.75:1 |
| Gasoline Power (net) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
Weight
| Shipping | 15500 lbs (7030 kg) |
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| Operating | 17200 lbs (7801 kg) |
| Max front axle | 12000 lbs (5443 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 67 gal (253.6 L) |
Dimensions
| Width | 80 inches (203 cm) |
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| Length | 300 inches (762 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 16.5 inches (41 cm) |
| Height (backhoe) | 156 inches (396 cm) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 67 gal (253.6 L) |
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| Pressure | 2200 psi (151.7 bar) |
| Total flow | 29 gpm (109.8 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
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| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Power steering | Yes |
| Operator station | Open operator station. Cab optional. |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
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| Years made | 1966 - 1970 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
Attachments
| Loader | 5400 lbs lift (full at pin) (2449 kg), 9000 lbs breakout (4082 kg), 51° dump, 43 inches reach (dumped) (109 cm), 87.9 inches reach (ground) (223 cm), 41° rollback, 137.4 inches height (at pin) (348 cm), 106.5 inches clearance (dumped) (270 cm), raise: 6.5s, dump: 2.5s, lower: 4.5s, Bucket width: 78 inches (198 cm) |
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| Backhoe | Ford Backhoe type, Transport height 156 inches (396 cm), Bucket width 30 inches (76 cm), Digging depth 210 inches (533 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 203 inches (515 cm), Reach from pivot 255 inches (647 cm), Loading height 136 inches (345 cm), Bucket Rotation 175°, Swing Arc 185°, Bucket force 12000 lbs (5443 kg), Dipperstick force 7425 lbs (3367 kg) |
| Attachment overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
Transmission
| Type | power shuttle |
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| Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
| Description | Power reversing transmission with torque converter. |