Ford

555 Special

Farm tractor · 1978–1984 · 57 hp

The Ford 555 Special is a farm tractor manufactured from 1978 to 1984. It features a Ford engine, and four-post canopy steering. The transmission is a torque converter type with 4 forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineFord
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross62 hp (46.2 kW)
Power Net57 hp (42.5 kW)
Power Rated57 hp (42.5 kW)
Torque Peak160 lb-ft (217 Nm)
Torque Peak1,200 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typetorque converter
Gears4 forward and reverse
Oil Capacity19 qts (18 L)
Available Options4-speed torque converter

Hydraulics

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

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)

Weight

Operating13,440 lbs (6,096 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Industrial11.00L-16
Rear Industrial16.9-24

Fuel

Capacity24 gal (90.8 L)

Steering

Typefour-post canopy

Cab

Caboptional with heater

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth173 in (439 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 14ft Backhoe