Ford industrial tractors
Ford 555
The Ford 555 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1978 to 1984. It was available as a loader tractor or as a backhoe-loader. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 57 hp (42.5 kW) rated power and 62 hp (46.2 kW) gross power. The tractor has a 6-speed manual or 4-speed torque converter transmission options. It has two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering and mechanical wet disc brakes. The loader has a lift capacity of 4,700 lbs and breakout force of 9,800 lbs. The backhoe has a digging depth of 185 inches. The tractor has various tire options and weighs between 6,000 and 14,689 lbs depending on configuration.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 555
Power
| Engine | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
Engine
| Make | Ford |
|---|---|
| Type | diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
| Power | 57 hp (42.5 kW) |
| Torque | 160 lb-ft (217.0 Nm) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm) |
| Compression | 16.3:1 |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Power (gross) | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
Weight
| Ext. backhoe | 14,689 lbs (6662 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max rear axle | 12,600 lbs (5715 kg), 12,550 lbs (SAE J43) (5692 kg) |
| Backhoe loader | 13,750 lbs (6237 kg) |
| Loader tractor | 6,000 lbs (2721 kg) |
| Max front axle | 10,000 lbs (4536 kg), 8,970 lbs (SAE J43) (4068 kg) |
Capacity
| Fuel | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Steering | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Rear axle | 33.9 qts (32.1 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L) |
Variants
| 555 | 15ft backhoe |
|---|---|
| 555 Special | 14ft backhoe-loader |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging amps | 32, 51 (optional), 72 (air-conditioning) |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Capacity | 13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L) |
| Pressure | 2150 psi (148.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm (102.2 lpm) |
| Steering cap. | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. Heat and air-conditioning optional. |
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| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc brakes |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Production
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
|---|---|
| Overview | The Ford 555 was available as a loader tractor, or as a backhoe-loader. |
| Years produced | 1978 - 1984 |
Attachments
| Loader | Dump time1.6s Dump angle55° Lower time2.6s Raise time4.7s Bucket width84 inches (213 cm) Breakout force9,800 lbs (4445 kg) Reach (dumped)27 inches (68 cm) Bucket capacity1.0 cu yd (0.8 cu m) Height (at pin)129 inches (327 cm) Rollback (raised)40° Clearance (dumped)105 inches (266 cm) Rollback (at carry)39° Rollback (ground line)55° Lift capacity (full at pin)4,700 lbs (2131 kg) |
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| Attachment overview | Front-end loader, Backhoe |
| Ford 765 15ft Backhoe | Backhoe typeFord 765 15ft Backhoe Bucket force9,735 lbs (4415 kg) Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm) Digging depth185 inches (469 cm) Loading height137 inches (347 cm) Reach from pivot231 inches (586 cm) Dipperstick force6,920 lbs (3138 kg) 8-Foot flat digging depth169 inches (429 cm) |
| Ford 15ft Extendible Backhoe | Backhoe typeFord 15ft Extendible Backhoe Bucket widths12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth183 inches (464 cm) Bucket force (extended stick)8,950 lbs (4059 kg) Digging depth (extended stick)232 inches (589 cm) Loading height (extended stick)153 inches (388 cm) Reach from pivot (extended stick)275 inches (698 cm) Dipperstick force (extended stick)6,640 lbs (3011 kg) 2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)230 inches (584 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)219 inches (556 cm) |
Transmission
| Gears (manual) | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Manual-reversing | Yes |
| Torque converter | Yes |
| Multiplication ratio | 2.78-to-1 |
| Transmission options | 6-speed, 4-speed torque converter |
| Oil capacity (manual) | 12.7 qts (12.0 L) |
| Torque converter stall | 2050 engine rpm |
| Gears (torque converter) | 4 forward and reverse |
| Oil capacity (torque converter) | 19 qts (18.0 L) |
Backhoe & Loader
| Dig depth | 185 inches (469 cm) |
|---|---|
| Dump angle | 55 inches (139 cm) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 81 inches (205 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 180 inches (loader tractor) (457 cm), 276 inches (loader backhoe) (701 cm) |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tread | 64 inches (162 cm) |
| Front tread | 68 inches (172 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 109 inches (276 cm) |
| Height (ROPS) | 106 inches (269 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Industrial rear tires | 16.9-24, 16.9-28 |
| Industrial front tires | 7.50-16, 9.00-16, 11.00L-16 |