Ford industrial tractors

Ford 5550

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)

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