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Ford 5550

Ford 5550 tractor
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The Ford 5550 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1970 to 1973 by Ford. It features a 4.2L 4-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, with power outputs ranging from 70 to 81 hp. The tractor has a 6-speed transmission with torque converter and power reversing, two-wheel drive with planetary final drives, and power steering. It includes a cab with heater as standard. The hydraulic system has a capacity of 47 gallons and operates at 2200 psi. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 88 inches and operating weight up to 17285 lbs. The tractor is equipped with front-end loader and backhoe attachments, offering significant digging and lifting capabilities.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 5550

Power

Engine (net):71 hp (52.9 kW)
Engine (gross):81 hp (60.4 kW)

Tires

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

Engine

Engine options:Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel, Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Diesel engine details:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 256 ci (4.2 L), bore/stroke 4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm), power (net) 70 hp (52.2 kW), power (gross) 77.1 hp (57.5 kW), fuel system direct injection, air cleaner dry, compression 16.5:1, rated RPM 2100, torque 2199 lb-ft (2981.8 Nm), torque RPM 1300, starter volts 12, oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L), coolant capacity 20.4 qts (19.3 L)
Gasoline engine details:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, displacement 256 ci (4.2 L), bore/stroke 4.4x4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm), power (net) 71 hp (52.9 kW), power (gross) 81 hp (60.4 kW), air cleaner dry, compression 7.75:1, rated RPM 2100, torque 206 lb-ft (279.3 Nm), torque RPM 1100, starter volts 12, oil capacity 9 qts (8.5 L), coolant capacity 20.4 qts (19.3 L)

Capacity

Fuel:20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system:47 gal (177.9 L)

Dimensions

Length:291 inches (739 cm)
Wheelbase:88 inches (223 cm)
Rear tread:64 inches (162 cm)
Front tread:64 inches (162 cm)
Height (cab):98 inches (248 cm)
Shipping weight:15585 lbs (7069 kg)
Ground clearance:16.5 inches (41 cm)
Height (backhoe):156 inches (396 cm)
Operating weight:17285 lbs (7840 kg)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery volts:12
Gas Charging amps:22
Gas Charging system:generator
Diesel Charging amps:54
Diesel Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity:47 gal (177.9 L)
Pressure:2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Total flow:38 gpm (143.8 lpm)
Steering flow:4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with heater
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:Yes

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1970 - 1973

Attachments

Loader:5400 lbs lift (full at pin) (2449 kg), 11500 lbs breakout (5216 kg), 51° dump, 43 inches reach (dumped) (109 cm), 87.875 inches reach (ground) (223 cm), 41° rollback, 137.375 inches height (at pin) (348 cm), 106.5 inches clearance (dumped) (270 cm), raise: 5.4s, dump: 2.4s, lower: 4.1s, Bucket width: 78 inches (198 cm)
Backhoe:Type: Ford Backhoe, Transport height: 156 inches (396 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: 161°, Swing Arc: 185°, Bucket force: 8750 lbs (3969 kg), Dipperstick force: 7425 lbs (3367 kg)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Gears:6 forward and reverse
Description:Three speeds in two ranges with torque converter and power reversing. Torque converter has stall speed of 1,800 engine rpm and a torque multiplication ratio of 2.8-to-1.
Oil capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth:210 inches (533 cm)
Dump angle:51 inches (129 cm)

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