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Ford 555D

Ford 555D tractor
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The Ford 555D is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1993 to 1995 as part of Ford's D Series. It features a 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 72 hp gross and 65 hp net, coupled with a 4-speed power shuttle transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and wet disc brakes. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 21 gallons and a pressure of 2450 psi. Dimensions include an 87-inch wheelbase, 275-inch length, and 108-inch height with ROPS. The loader has a lift capacity of 6000 lbs and a breakout force of 12000 lbs, with a 45° dump angle and 22.7-inch reach. The backhoe offers a digging depth of 177 inches and a bucket rotation of 155°. The tractor is equipped with a negative ground electrical system and a 55 amp alternator. Optional cab with air-conditioning is available.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 555D

Power

Engine (net):65 hp (48.5 kW)
Engine (gross):72 hp (53.7 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Torque:192 lb-ft (260.4 Nm)
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1200
Air cleaner:dual dry element
Bore/Stroke:4.4 x 4.2 inches (112 x 107 mm)
Power (net):65 hp (48.5 kW)
Displacement:256 ci (4.2 L)
Manufacturer:Ford
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Power (gross):72 hp (53.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:6.6 qts (6.2 L)
Compression ratio:16.3:1

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Weight

Max rear axle:13500 lbs (6123 kg)
4WD Cab Operating:14224 lbs (6452 kg)
2WD Max front axle:12500 lbs (5670 kg)
2WD ROPS Operating:13157 lbs (5968 kg)
4WD Max front axle:13860 lbs (6286 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:24 gal (90.8 L)
Steering:2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Hydraulic system:21 gal (79.5 L)

Overview

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Series:D Series
Production years:1993 - 1995

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:800
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:21 gal (79.5 L)
Pressure:2450 psi (168.9 bar)
Pump flow:31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Steering flow:5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm)
Steering capacity:2.5 qts (2.4 L)
Steering pressure:1950 psi (134.5 bar)

Mechanical

Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Wet disc brakes
ROPS/FOPS:Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Power steering:yes
Differential lock:mechanical rear

References

Reference 1:Ford Tractor Loader Backhoe 555D Specifications published in 1989
Reference 2:Tractor Loader Backhoes 445D 555D 575D 655D 675D published in 1994, by Ford

Transmission

Type:power shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Description:Fully synchronized transmission with power shuttle and torque converter
Oil capacity:17 qts (16.1 L)

Backhoe & Loader

Swing arc:180°
Dump angle:45°
Dump reach:22.7 inches (57 cm)
Backhoe type:Ford Backhoe
Bucket force:10320 lbs (4681 kg)
Bucket width:88 inches (223 cm), 92 inches (233 cm)
Bucket rotation:155°
Loader dump time:1.7s
Dipperstick force:7720 lbs (3501 kg)
Loader lower time:2.8s
Loader raise time:4.5s
Xtra-vator swing arc:180°
Backhoe digging depth:177 inches (449 cm)
Loader breakout force:12000 lbs (5443 kg)
Backhoe loading height:138 inches (350 cm)
Loader height (at pin):136 inches (345 cm)
Rollback (ground line):40°
Backhoe reach from pivot:221 inches (561 cm)
Backhoe transport height:152 inches (386 cm)
2-Foot flat digging depth:176 inches (447 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:161 inches (408 cm)
Loader clearance (dumped):108 inches (274 cm)
Xtra-vator bucket rotation:166°
Xtra-vator transport height:150 inches (381 cm)
Ford Xtra-vator Backhoe type:Ford Xtra-vator Backhoe
Loader lift capacity (full at pin):6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Xtra-vator bucket force (extended stick):11570 lbs (5248 kg)
Xtra-vator bucket force (retracted stick):11570 lbs (5248 kg)
Xtra-vator digging depth (extended stick):225 inches (571 cm)
Xtra-vator digging depth (retracted stick):184 inches (467 cm)
Xtra-vator loading height (extended stick):169 inches (429 cm)
Xtra-vator loading height (retracted stick):146 inches (370 cm)
Xtra-vator reach from pivot (extended stick):265 inches (673 cm)
Xtra-vator dipperstick force (extended stick):5460 lbs (2476 kg)
Xtra-vator reach from pivot (retracted stick):228 inches (579 cm)
Xtra-vator dipperstick force (retracted stick):7620 lbs (3456 kg)
Xtra-vator 2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick):224 inches (568 cm)
Xtra-vator 8-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick):213 inches (541 cm)
Xtra-vator 2-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick):183 inches (464 cm)
Xtra-vator 8-Foot flat digging depth (retracted stick):169 inches (429 cm)

Dimensions & Tires

Width:89 inches (226 cm)
Length:275 inches (698 cm)
Rear tire:16.9-28 (Industrial rear)
Wheelbase:87 inches (220 cm)
Front tire:11L-16 (2WD Industrial front)
Rear tread:68 inches (172 cm)
Height (ROPS):108 inches (274 cm)
2WD Front tread:70 inches (177 cm)
4WD Front tread:68.5 inches (173 cm)
Height (backhoe):152 inches (386 cm)
4WD Industrial front tire:12.0-16.5

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