Ford

555C

Horsepower
71hp
Production
1989–1992
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 4.2L 4-cyl diesel
Tractor Typebackhoe loader

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo- or four-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakeswet disc
Rops Typefour-post ROPS/FOPS
Cabavailable with heater
Differential Lockmechanical rear

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Typeopen center
Hydraulic Pump Flow31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,450 psi (168.9 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity21 gal (79.5 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops24 gal (90.8 L)

Other

Dig Depth177 in (449 cm)
Dump Angle56 in (142 cm)
Steering Flow7.9 gpm (29.9 lpm)
Steering Capacity2.4 qts (2.3 L)

Engine

Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.2 in (112 x 107 mm)
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Compression Ratio16.3
Power Gross71 hp (52.9 kW)
Power Net65 hp (48.5 kW)
Torque1,200 RPM
Torque190 lb-ft (257.6 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant Capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Rated2,200 RPM

Dimensions

Length275 in (698 cm)
Width85.5 in (217 cm)
Height Rops106 in (269 cm)
Height Backhoe152 in (386 cm)
Wheelbase87 in (220 cm)
Front Tread68.5 in (173 cm)
Rear Tread68 in (172 cm)
Operating Weight14,150 lbs (6,418 kg)
Max Rear Axle13,500 lbs (6,123 kg)
Max Front Axle13,860 lbs (6,286 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear16.9-28
Tires Industrial Front12.0-16.5

Transmission

Transmission Typetorque converter
Gears4 forward and reverse

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach221 in (561 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord Backhoe
Swing Arc180 °
Digging Depth177 in (449 cm)
Loading Height138 in (350 cm)
Bucket Rotation205 °
Backhoe Bucket Force10,320 lbs (4,681 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force7,720 lbs (3,501 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height152 in (386 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth176 in (447 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth161 in (408 cm)

Option 1

Reach221 in (561 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord Backhoe
Swing Arc180 °
Digging Depth177 in (449 cm)
Loading Height138 in (350 cm)
Bucket Rotation205 °
Backhoe Bucket Force10,320 lbs (4,681 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force7,720 lbs (3,501 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height152 in (386 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth176 in (447 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth161 in (408 cm)

Option 2

Reach265 in (673 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord Xtra-Vator Backhoe
Swing Arc180 °
Digging Depth225 in (571 cm)
Loading Height169 in (429 cm)
Bucket Rotation199 °
Backhoe Bucket Force11,570 lbs (5,248 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force5,460 lbs (2,476 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height150 in (381 cm)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth224 in (568 cm)
Eight Foot Flat Digging Depth213 in (541 cm)