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Ford 555

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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)
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
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.
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 time:1.6s
Dump angle:55°
Lower time:2.6s
Raise time:4.7s
Bucket width:84 inches (213 cm)
Breakout force:9,800 lbs (4445 kg)
Reach (dumped):27 inches (68 cm)
Bucket capacity:1.0 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)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Ford 765 15ft Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 765 15ft Backhoe
Bucket force:9,735 lbs (4415 kg)
Bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm)
Digging depth:185 inches (469 cm)
Loading height:137 inches (347 cm)
Reach from pivot:231 inches (586 cm)
Dipperstick force:6,920 lbs (3138 kg)
8-Foot flat digging depth:169 inches (429 cm)

Ford 15ft Extendible Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Bucket widths:12 inches (30 cm), 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 36 inches (cemetery) (91 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:183 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