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Ford 555 Special

Ford 555 Special tractor
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The Ford 555 Special is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1978 to 1984. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine delivering 57 hp (42.5 kW) rated power and 62 hp (46.2 kW) gross power. The tractor has a 4-speed torque converter transmission and two-wheel drive with hydrostatic power steering. It is equipped with differential mechanical wet disc brakes and a four-post ROPS canopy with an optional cab and heater. The loader attachment offers a lift capacity of 4,700 lbs and a breakout force of 9,800 lbs, with various rollback and dump angles. The backhoe attachment provides a digging depth of 173 inches and multiple bucket width options. The tractor has a wheelbase of 80 inches, weighs 13,440 lbs, and uses industrial tires sized 11.00L-16 front and 16.9-24 rear. It has a fuel capacity of 24 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 21 gallons capacity and 2400 psi pressure.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 555 Special

Power

Engine:57 hp (42.5 kW)
Engine (gross):62 hp (46.2 kW)

Engine

Type:Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
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

Weight:13,440 lbs (6096 kg)
Max rear axle:12,600 lbs (5715 kg)
Max front axle:10,000 lbs (4536 kg)
Max rear axle SAE J43:12,550 lbs (5692 kg)
Max front axle SAE J43:8,970 lbs (4068 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:24 gal (90.8 L)
Rear axle:33.9 qts (32.1 L)
Hydraulic system:21 gal (79.5 L)

Variants

555:15ft backhoe
555 Special:14ft backhoe-loader

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:32 (51 with cab)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:21 gal (79.5 L)
Pressure:2400 psi (165.5 bar)
Pump flow:27 gpm (102.2 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab with heater.
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential mechanical wet disc brakes
Steering:hydrostatic power

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
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)

Ford 14ft Backhoe

Backhoe type:Ford 14ft Backhoe
Bucket force:9,735 lbs (4415 kg)
Bucket widths:18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm)
Digging depth:173 inches (439 cm)
Loading height:131 inches (332 cm)
Reach from pivot:220 inches (558 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:172 inches (436 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:155 inches (393 cm)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Type:torque converter
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:19 qts (18.0 L)

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth:173 inches (439 cm)
Dump angle:55 inches (139 cm)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:85 inches (215 cm)
Length:278 inches (706 cm)
Rear tire:16.9-24
Wheelbase:80 inches (203 cm)
Front tire:11.00L-16
Rear tread:64 inches (162 cm)
Front tread:68 inches (172 cm)
Ground clearance:12 inches (30 cm)