Ford

555 Special

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 canopy
Caboptional with heater

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow27 gpm (102.2 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,400 psi (165.5 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity21 gal (79.5 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops24 gal (90.8 L)

Other

Rear Axle Capacity33.9 qts (32.1 L)

Engine

EngineFord
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

Length278 in (706 cm)
Width85 in (215 cm)
Wheelbase80 in (203 cm)
Ground Clearance12 in (30 cm)
Front Tread68 in (172 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)
Operating Weight13,440 lbs (6,096 kg)
Max Rear Axle12,600 lbs (5,715 kg)
Max Front Axle10,000 lbs (4,536 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear16.9-24
Tires Industrial Front11.00L-16
Max Rear Axle Sae J4312,550 lbs (5,692 kg)
Max Front Axle Sae J438,970 lbs (4,068 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typetorque converter
Gears4 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity19 qts (18 L)

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach220 in (558 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 14ft Backhoe
Digging Depth173 in (439 cm)
Loading Height131 in (332 cm)
Backhoe Bucket Force9,735 lbs (4,415 kg)
Backhoe Bucket Width18 in (45 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth172 in (436 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth155 in (393 cm)