Ford industrial tractors
Ford 555 Special
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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Model555 Special
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 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) |
|---|---|
| Ford 14ft Backhoe | Backhoe typeFord 14ft Backhoe Bucket force9,735 lbs (4415 kg) Bucket widths18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm) Digging depth173 inches (439 cm) Loading height131 inches (332 cm) Reach from pivot220 inches (558 cm) 2-Foot flat digging depth172 inches (436 cm) 8-Foot flat digging depth155 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) |