Ford 555 backhoe loader tractor: review and specs ☑

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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