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Ford 5500

Ford 5500 tractor
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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)

Tires

Industrial rear:16.9-28, 18.4-28
Industrial front:8.25-20, 11.00-15

Engine

Torque:199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm)
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)
Operating:17200 lbs (7801 kg)
Max front axle:12000 lbs (5443 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system:67 gal (253.6 L)

Dimensions

Width:80 inches (203 cm)
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)
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
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Cab optional.
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
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)
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
Gears:6 forward and reverse
Description:Power reversing transmission with torque converter.

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