Ford

5500

Horsepower
70hp
Production
1966–1970
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Tractor Typebackhoe loader

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesmechanical wet disc
Caboptional
Differential Lockmechanical rear

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pressure2,200 psi (151.7 bar)
Hydraulic Total Flow29 gpm (109.8 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity67 gal (253.6 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops20 gal (75.7 L)

Other

Engine OptionsFord 4.2L 4-cyl diesel, Ford 4.2L 4-cyl gasoline
Operator Stationopen operator station
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord 4.2L
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm)
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Net70 hp (52.2 kW)
Torque1,100 RPM
Torque199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Coolant Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Rated2,100 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 4.2L
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,100 RPM
Torque1,100 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
ManufacturerFord
Power Net70 hp (52.2 kW)
Starter Typeelectric
Torque199 lb-ft (269.8 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Oil Capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Compression Ratio16.5
Bore Stroke4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm)
Coolant Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)

Option 2

EngineFord 4.2L
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders4-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,100 RPM
Torque1,300 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Fuel Systemcarburetor
ManufacturerFord
Power Net71 hp (52.9 kW)
Starter Typeelectric
Torque206 lb-ft (279.3 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Oil Capacity10 qts (9.5 L)
Compression Ratio7.75
Bore Stroke4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm)
Coolant Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)

Dimensions

Length300 in (762 cm)
Width80 in (203 cm)
Height Backhoe156 in (396 cm)
Wheelbase88 in (223 cm)
Ground Clearance16.5 in (41 cm)
Front Tread64 in (162 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)
Operating Weight17,200 lbs (7,801 kg)
Shipping Weight15,500 lbs (7,030 kg)
Max Front Axle12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
Configuration Variantbackhoe loader
Tires Industrial Rear16.9-28, 18.4-28
Tires Industrial Front8.25-20, 11.00-15

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach255 in (647 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
Digging Depth210 in (533 cm)
Loading Height136 in (345 cm)
Bucket Rotation175 °
Backhoe Bucket Force12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width30 in (76 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force7,425 lbs (3,367 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height156 in (396 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth203 in (515 cm)