Ford
555A
Horsepower
62hp
Production
1984–1985
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | backhoe loader |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | 4x2 2WD |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Brakes | differential mechanical wet disc |
| Rops Type | four-post canopy |
| Cab | optional with heater, air-conditioning optional |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,400 psi (165.5 bar) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
|---|
Other
| Variant 555a | 14-foot backhoe |
|---|---|
| Total Flow | 28.5 gpm (107.9 lpm) |
| Variant 555a Xl | 15-foot backhoe |
| Steering Flow | 5.9 gpm (22.3 lpm) |
| Drive Type Optional | 4x4 MFWD 4WD |
| Steering Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity Alt | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
Engine
| Fuel Type | diesel |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.3 |
| Power Gross | 63 hp (47 kW) |
| Power | 62 hp (46.2 kW) |
| Torque | 2,200 RPM |
| Torque | 168.5 lb-ft (228.5 Nm) |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Dimensions
| Length | 180 in (457 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 85 in (215 cm) |
| Height Cab | 109 in (276 cm) |
| Height Rops | 107.5 in (273 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Front Tread | 68 in (172 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 64 in (162 cm) |
| Weight Note | 12,109 lbs (loader tractor); 13,440 lbs (ROPS 14ft TLB); 14,968 lbs (cab 15ft TLB) |
| Max Rear Axle | 12,545 lbs (5,690 kg) |
| Max Front Axle | 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) |
| Tires Industrial Rear | 16.9-24 |
| Tires Industrial Front | 11L-16 |
| Loader Tractor Weight | 12,109 lbs (5,492 kg) |
| Max Front Axle Sae J43 | 8,967 lbs (4,067 kg) |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | Power-reversing with torque converter |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Torque converter on the Ford 555A has a 2.78:1 multiplication ratio and a 2,050 rpm stall speed. |
| Oil Capacity | 19 qts (18 L) |
| Torque Converter Stall | 2,050 RPM |
| Torque Converter Multiplication Ratio | 2.78:1 |
Available Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Reach | 220 in (558 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 14ft Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 173 in (439 cm) |
| Loading Height | 131 in (332 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 9,735 lbs (4,415 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 6,750 lbs (3,061 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 171 in (434 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 155 in (393 cm) |
Option 1
| Reach | 220 in (558 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 14ft Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 173 in (439 cm) |
| Loading Height | 131 in (332 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 9,735 lbs (4,415 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 6,750 lbs (3,061 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 171 in (434 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 155 in (393 cm) |
Option 2
| Reach | 231 in (586 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 15ft Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 185 in (469 cm) |
| Loading Height | 137 in (347 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 9,735 lbs (4,415 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 6,920 lbs (3,138 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 183 in (464 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 169 in (429 cm) |
Option 3
| Reach | 275 in (698 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 765 15ft Extendible Backhoe |
| Digging Depth | 232 in (589 cm) |
| Loading Height | 153 in (388 cm) |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,950 lbs (4,059 kg) |
| Backhoe Bucket Width | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 6,640 lbs (3,011 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 230 in (584 cm) |
| Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth | 219 in (556 cm) |
The 14-foot backhoe was available on the Ford 555A. Optional bucket widths available: 18 inches (45 cm), 24 inches (60 cm), 30 inches (76 cm), 36 inches (91 cm).