The Ford 555 is a 2WD backhoe loader tractor manufactured by Ford from 1978 to 1984. The Ford 555 is equipped with a 3.3 L (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine and one of two transmissions: a transmission with 6 forward and 4 reverse gears or a torque converter transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The Ford 555 backhoe loader tractor used the Ford engine. It is a 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.3:1. This engine produced 57.8 PS (42.5 kW; 57.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of output power and 217.0 N·m (22.1 kg·m, 159.9 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm of torque.
The Ford 555 is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, differential mechanical wet disc brakes, four-post ROPS or cab (optional), and 90.8 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Ford 555 backhoe loader tractor:
- Ford loader
- Ford 765 15ft backhoe
- Ford 15ft Extendible backhoe
Ford 555 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 555 |
| Length | Loader: 4,570 mm (179.9 in) Loader and backhoe: 7,010 mm (276 in) |
| Width | 2,050 mm (80.7 in) |
| Height | ROPS: 2,690 mm (105.9 in) Cab: 2,760 mm (108.7 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,030 mm (79.9 in) |
| Ground clearance | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Weight | Loader: 2,720 kg (5,997 lbs) Loader and backhoe: 6,240 kg (13,757 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90.8 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12 |
| Cabin type | Four-post ROPS or Cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 57.8 PS (42.5 kW; 57.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Torque | 217.0 N·m (22.1 kg·m, 159.9 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 L (7 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.5 L (15.3 US. qt, 12.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | Differential mechanical wet disc |
| Transmission model | Manual-reversing |
| Transmission type | – |
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 31.7 kmh (19.7 mph) Reverse: 28.5 (17.7 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 12.0 L (3.2 US. gal, 2.6 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Torque converter |
| Gears | 4 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 32.5 kmh (20.2 mph) Reverse: 32.5 (20.2 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 18.0 L (4.8 US. gal, 4 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear tires | Ag: 16.9-24 |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | Loader: 49.2 L (13 US. gal, 10.8 Imp. gal.) Backhoe: 79.5 L (21 US. gal, 17.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2150 psi (148.2 bar) |
| Pump flow | 27.0 gpm (102.2 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
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