The Ford 555D is a 2WD or 4WD backhoe loader tractor from the D series. This tractor was manufactured by Ford from 1993 to 1995. The Ford 555D is equipped with a 4.2 L (256.0 cu·in) four-cylinder diesel engine and a power shuttle transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears.
The Ford 555D backhoe loader tractor used the Ford engine. It is a 4.2 L, 4,195 cm2, (256.0 cu·in) four-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 107.0 mm (4.21 in) of the piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 16.3:1. This engine produced 73 PS (53.7 kW; 72.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of output power.
The Ford 555D is equipped with power steering, wet disc brakes, four-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional) and 90.8 liters (24.0 US gal.; 20.0 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
Following attachments are available for the Ford 555D backhoe loader tractor:
- Ford loader
- Ford backhoe
- Ford Xtra-vator backhoe
Ford 555D Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 555D |
| Length | 6,980 mm (274.8 in) |
| Width | 2,260 mm (89 in) |
| Height (ROPS) | 2,740 mm (107.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,200 mm (86.6 in) |
| Weight (operating) | 2WD ROPS: 5,970 kg (13,162 lbs) 4WD Cab: 6,450 kg (14,220 lbs) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90.8 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | Two 12V, CCA 800A |
| Cabin type | Four-post ROPS/FOPS or Cab (optional) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4.2 L, 4,195 cm2, (256.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 107.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.21 in) |
| Compression ratio | 16.3:1 |
| Horsepower | 73 PS (53.7 kW; 72.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Torque | 260.4 N·m (26.6 kg·m, 191.9 ft·lb) at 1,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil capacity: | 8.5 L (9 US. qt, 7.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 6.2 L (6.6 US. qt, 5.5 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD or 4×4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Wet disc |
| Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Power shuttle |
| Gears | 4 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 32.0 kmh (19.9 mph) Reverse: 31.9 kmh (19.8 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 16.1 L (4.3 US. gal, 3.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Industrial: 11L-16 (2WD), 12.0-16.5 (4WD) |
| Rear tires | Industrial: 16.9-28 |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | Open center |
| Hydraulic capacity | 79.5 L (21 US. gal, 17.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2450 psi (168.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31.0 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 5.1 gpm (19.3 lpm) |

I just bought a 1995 2 wheel drive 555d and it smokes bad . Looking for rings where would I find parts ? Also it takes gears but takes a lot to get it moving does anyone have some advice. Thanks