Ford
5550
Horsepower
77hp
Production
1970–1973
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Engine | Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | backhoe loader |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Cab | standard with heater |
| Final Drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,200 psi (151.7 bar) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Steering Flow | 4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm) |
| Hydraulic Total Flow | 38 gpm (143.8 lpm) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 47 gal (177.9 L) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
|---|
Other
| Engine Options | 4.2L 4-cyl diesel, 4.2L 4-cyl gasoline |
|---|
Engine
| Engine | Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Power Gross | 77.1 hp (57.5 kW) |
| Power Net | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Torque | 1,300 RPM |
| Torque | 2,199 lb-ft (2,981.8 Nm) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Fuel System | direct injection |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.4 qts (19.3 L) |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
Option 1
| Engine | Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
| Torque | 1,300 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Fuel System | direct injection |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Power Net | 70 hp (52.2 kW) |
| Torque | 2,199 lb-ft (2,981.8 Nm) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Power Gross | 77.1 hp (57.5 kW) |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.4 qts (19.3 L) |
Option 2
| Engine | Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 4-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 2,100 RPM |
| Torque | 1,100 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Power Net | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Torque | 206 lb-ft (279.3 Nm) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Power Gross | 81 hp (60.4 kW) |
| Displacement | 256 ci (4.2 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 9 qts (8.5 L) |
| Compression Ratio | 7.75 |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 20.4 qts (19.3 L) |
Dimensions
| Length | 291 in (739 cm) |
|---|---|
| Height Cab | 98 in (248 cm) |
| Height Backhoe | 156 in (396 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 88 in (223 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 16.5 in (41 cm) |
| Front Tread | 64 in (162 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 64 in (162 cm) |
| Operating Weight | 17,285 lbs (7,840 kg) |
| Shipping Weight | 15,585 lbs (7,069 kg) |
| Tires Industrial Rear | 16.9-28, 18.4-28 |
| Tires Industrial Front | 8.25-20, 11.00-15 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Three speeds in two ranges with torque converter and power reversing. Torque converter has stall speed of 1,800 engine rpm and a torque multiplication ratio of 2.8-to-1. |
| Oil Capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
| Torque Converter Stall | 1,800 RPM |
| Torque Converter Multiplication Ratio | 2.8-to-1 |
Available Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Reach | 255 in (647 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford Backhoe |
| Swing Arc | 185 ° |
| Digging Depth | 210 in (533 cm) |
| Loading Height | 136 in (345 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation | 161 ° |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,750 lbs (3,969 kg) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 7,425 lbs (3,367 kg) |
| Backhoe Transport Height | 156 in (396 cm) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 203 in (515 cm) |