Ford industrial tractors
Ford 555D
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) |
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| Engine (gross) | 72 hp (53.7 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| 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 |
Photos
| Note | No photos of the Ford 555D are currently available. Photos may only be used with the permission of the original photographer. |
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Weight
| Max rear axle | 13500 lbs (6123 kg) |
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| 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) |
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| Steering | 2.5 qts (2.4 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
Overview
| Type | Backhoe loader tractor |
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| Series | D Series |
| Production years | 1993 - 1995 |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Battery CCA | 800 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Reference 2 | Tractor Loader Backhoes 445D 555D 575D 655D 675D published in 1994, by Ford |
Transmission
| Type | power shuttle |
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| 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° |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |