Ford

555

Horsepower
57hp
Production
1978–1984
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typebackhoe loader

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringhydrostatic power
Brakesdifferential mechanical wet disc
Rops Typefour-post
Caboptional with heat and air-conditioning optional

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,150 psi (148.2 bar)
Hydraulic Steering Flow5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm)
Hydraulic System Capacity13 gal (49.2 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops24 gal (90.8 L)

Other

Variant 55515ft backhoe
Variant 555 Special14ft backhoe-loader
Steering Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Rear Axle Capacity33.9 qts (32.1 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity Backhoe21 gal (79.5 L)

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross62 hp (46.2 kW)
Power57 hp (42.5 kW)
Torque1,200 RPM
Torque160 lb-ft (217 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Rated2,200 RPM

Dimensions

Height Cab109 in (276 cm)
Height Rops106 in (269 cm)
Wheelbase80 in (203 cm)
Ground Clearance12 in (30 cm)
Front Tread68 in (172 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)
Max Rear Axle12,600 lbs (5,715 kg)
Max Front Axle10,000 lbs (4,536 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear16.9-24, 16.9-28
Tires Industrial Front7.50-16, 9.00-16
Loader Tractor Width81 in (205 cm)
Loader Backhoe Length276 in (701 cm)
Loader Tractor Length180 in (457 cm)
Backhoe Loader Weight13,750 lbs (6,237 kg)
Max Rear Axle Sae J4312,550 lbs (5,692 kg)
Tractor Loader Weight6,000 lbs (2,721 kg)
Max Front Axle Sae J438,970 lbs (4,068 kg)
Extended Backhoe Weight14,689 lbs (6,662 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typemanual-reversing
Gears6 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity12.7 qts (12 L)

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach231 in (586 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 15ft Backhoe
Digging Depth185 in (469 cm)
Loading Height137 in (347 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force9,735 lbs (4,415 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width12 in (30 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force6,920 lbs (3,138 kg)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth169 in (429 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth Cm Extended Stick556
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth Inches Extended Stick219

Option 1

Reach231 in (586 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 765 15ft Backhoe
Digging Depth185 in (469 cm)
Loading Height137 in (347 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force9,735 lbs (4,415 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width12 in (30 cm)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force6,920 lbs (3,138 kg)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth169 in (429 cm)

Option 2

Backhoe ModelFord 15ft Extendible Backhoe
Backhoe Bucket Width12 in (30 cm)
Hed Reach Extended275 in (698 cm)
Hed Bucket Force Extended8,950 lbs (4,059 kg)
Hed Digging Depth Extended232 in (589 cm)
Hed Dipperstick Force Extended6,640 lbs (3,011 kg)
Hed Loading Height Extended153 in (388 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth183 in (464 cm)