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Ford 555B Backhoe Loader

Ford 555B Engine

Engine Model ..................... Ford
Engine Type ..................... 4-Stroke, three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 3
Displacement, cu in (L) ..................... 201 (3.30)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 4.40 (112.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 4.40 (112.0)
Aspiration ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 63.0 (47.0)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 228.5 (168.5)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 1400
Compression Ratio ..................... 16.3:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-2-3
Fuel System ..................... Injection pump
Governor ..................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner ..................... Dry
Intake Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.015 (0.38)
Exhaust Valve Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 0.018 (0.46)
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 24.0 (90.8)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 7.0 (6.6)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 15.3 (14.5)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 51/72

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ..................... Torque Converter
Gearbox Type ..................... 4F/4R, 4-speeds
Number of Forward Gears ..................... 4
Number of Reverse Gears ..................... 4
Torque Converter Type ..................... Single stage
Torque Converter Ratio ..................... 2.78:1
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 19.0 (18.0)
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 17.1 (27.5)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 16.9 (27.2)

Ford 555B Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ..................... Differential mechanical wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 11Lx16
Rear Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 16.9x24
Front Tire Size (4WD) ..................... 10.5x18
Rear Tire Size (4WD) ..................... 16.9x28
Front Tread, in (mm) ..................... 68 (1720)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ..................... 64 (1620)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ..................... Open Center
Hydraulic Pump Type ..................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 28.5 (108.0)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 5.9 (22.4)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ..................... 169 (2450)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity (Loader), gal (L) ..................... 13.0 (49.2)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity (Backhoe), gal (L) ..................... 21.0 (79.5)
Steering Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 80 (2030)
Length (with Loader), in (mm) ..................... 180 (4570)
Length (with Backhoe/Loader), in (mm) ..................... 278 (7060)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ..................... 109 (2760)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ..................... 107.5 (2730)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 85 (2150)
Ground Clearance (2WD), in (mm) ..................... 24 (605)
Ground Clearance (4WD), in (mm) ..................... 12 (305)
Weight with Backhoe/Loader, lb (kg) ..................... 13440 (6095)

Ford 555B Loader Specifications

Loader Model ..................... Ford
Maximum Lift Height (to Pin), in (mm) ..................... 129 (3270)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket, in (mm) ..................... 109 (2760)
Reach At Max. Lift Height, in (mm) ..................... 31 (780)
Dump Angle, deg ..................... 55
Rollback Angle, deg ..................... 40
Breakout Force (at Pin), lb (kg) ..................... 11850 (5375)
Lift Capacity To Max. Height (at Pin), lb (kg) ..................... 5250 (2380)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 84 (2130)
Bucket Capacity, cu.yd (m3) ..................... 1.0 (0.80)
Raising Time to Full Height, sec ..................... 4.3
Bucket Dumping Time, sec ..................... 1.6
Lowering Time, sec ..................... 2.3

Ford 555B Backhoe Specifications

Backhoe Model ..................... Ford 765
Digging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 173 (4390)
Digging Depth (2-ft Flat), in (mm) ..................... 171 (4340)
Digging Depth (8-ft Flat), in (mm) ..................... 155 (3930)
Reach from Swing Pivot, in (mm) ..................... 220 (5580)
Loading Height, in (mm) ..................... 121 (3070)
Swing Arc, deg ..................... 180
Bucket Rotation, deg ..................... 179
Maximum Transport Height, in (mm) ..................... 139 (3530)
Digging Force (Bucket), lb (kg) ..................... 9735 (4415)
Digging Force (Dipperstick), lb (kg) ..................... 6750 (3060)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 12 (305)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 18 (455)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 24 (605)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 30 (760)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 36 (910)