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Ford 555B

Ford 555B tractor
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The Ford 555B is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1985 to 1988. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 63 hp gross and 62 hp net. The tractor has a 4-speed torque converter transmission and offers two- or four-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock and power steering. It has a four-post ROPS canopy with an optional cab with air conditioning. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 13 gallons for the loader and 21 gallons for the backhoe. The backhoe has a digging depth of 173 inches and a bucket rotation of 179°. The loader has a lift capacity of 5250 lbs at full pin height and a breakout force of 11850 lbs. The tractor weighs 13440 lbs and has various tire options for industrial use.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 555B

Power

Engine (net):62 hp (46.2 kW)
Engine (gross):63 hp (47.0 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear:16.9x28
Industrial rear alt:16.9-24
2WD Industrial front:11L-16
4WD Industrial front:10.5x18
Industrial front alt:10.5-18

Engine

Type:diesel, 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Torque:168.5 lb-ft (228.5 Nm)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1400
Bore/Stroke:4.40x4.40 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Compression:16.3:1
Power (net):62 hp (46.2 kW)
Displacement:201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil capacity:7 qts (6.6 L)
Power (gross):63 hp (47.0 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:15.3 qts (14.5 L)

Weight

Total:13440 lbs (6096 kg)
Max rear axle:12545 lbs (5690 kg)
Max front axle:8967 lbs (4067 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:24 gal (90.8 L)
Steering:2 qts (1.9 L)
Hydraulic system:13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:85 inches (215 cm)
Length:278 inches (706 cm)
Wheelbase:80 inches (203 cm)
Rear tread:64 inches (162 cm)
Height (cab):109 inches (276 cm)
Height (ROPS):107.8 inches (273 cm)
2WD Front tread:68 inches (172 cm)
4WD Front tread:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Height (backhoe):139 inches (353 cm)
2WD Clearance (front axle):24 inches (60 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH:128
Battery CCA:750
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:51 (72-amp alternator available with cab)
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:13 gal (loader) (49.2 L), 21 gal (backhoe) (79.5 L)
Pressure:2450 psi (168.9 bar)
Pump flow:28.5 gpm (107.9 lpm)
Steering cap.:2 qts (1.9 L)
Steering flow:5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS canopy. Cab optional with air-conditioner.
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Power steering:yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Manufacturer:Ford
Years produced:1985 - 1988

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°
Backhoe type:Ford Backhoe
Loader rollback:40°
Loader dump time:1.6s
Backhoe swing arc:180°
Loader dump angle:55°
Loader lower time:2.3s
Loader raise time:4.3s
Loader bucket width:84 inches (213 cm)
Backhoe bucket force:9735 lbs (4415 kg)
Backhoe digging depth:173 inches (439 cm)
Loader reach (dumped):31 inches (78 cm)
Backhoe loading height:121 inches (307 cm)
Loader height (at pin):129 inches (327 cm)
Backhoe bucket rotation:179°
Backhoe reach from pivot:220 inches (558 cm)
Backhoe transport height:139 inches (353 cm)
Loader breakout (at pin):11850 lbs (5375 kg)
Backhoe dipperstick force:6750 lbs (3061 kg)
Loader clearance (dumped):109 inches (276 cm)
Loader lift (full at pin):5250 lbs (2381 kg)
Backhoe 2-Foot flat digging depth:171 inches (434 cm)
Backhoe 8-Foot flat digging depth:155 inches (393 cm)

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