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Ford 555C Backhoe Loader

Ford 555C Engine

Engine Model ..................... Ford
Engine Type ..................... 4-Stroke, four-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ..................... 4
Displacement, cu in (L) ..................... 256 (4.20)
Engine Bore, in (mm) ..................... 4.40 (112.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ..................... 4.21 (107.0)
Aspiration ..................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ..................... 71.0 (52.9)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 258 (190)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 1200
Compression Ratio ..................... 16.3:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ..................... Direct injection
Injection Pump Type ..................... Rotary
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner ..................... Dry type
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) ..................... 9.0 (8.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 15.0 (14.2)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ..................... 12
Charging System ..................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ..................... 55

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) ..................... 19.9 (32.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 19.8 (31.9)

Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD/4WD
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ..................... Wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 11Lx16
Rear Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 16.9x28
Front Tire Size (4WD) ..................... 12.0x16.5
Rear Tire Size (4WD) ..................... 16.9x28
Front Tread, in (mm) ..................... 68.5-70 (1730-1770)
Rear Tread, in (mm) ..................... 68 (1720)

Ford 555C Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ..................... Open Center
Hydraulic Pump Type ..................... Gear
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 31.0 (117.5)
Steering Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ..................... 7.9 (30.0)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) ..................... 169 (2450)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 21.0 (79.5)
Steering Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.4 (2.3)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 87 (2200)
Length (with Loader), in (mm) ..................... 180 (4570)
Length (with Backhoe/Loader), in (mm) ..................... 275 (6980)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ..................... 109 (2760)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ..................... 106 (2690)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 85.5 (2165)
Weight with Backhoe/Loader, lb (kg) ..................... 14150 (6420)

Ford 555C Loader Specifications

Loader Model ..................... Ford
Maximum Lift Height (to Pin), in (mm) ..................... 136 (3450)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket, in (mm) ..................... 108 (2740)
Reach At Max. Lift Height, in (mm) ..................... 28.2 (710)
Dump Angle, deg ..................... 56
Rollback Angle, deg ..................... 40
Breakout Force (at Pin), lb (kg) ..................... 12000 (5445)
Lift Capacity To Max. Height (at Pin), lb (kg) ..................... 6000 (2720)
Bucket Width, in (mm) ..................... 88 (2230)
Raising Time to Full Height, sec ..................... 4.5
Bucket Dumping Time, sec ..................... 1.7
Lowering Time, sec ..................... 2.8

Ford 555C Backhoe Specifications

Backhoe Model ..................... Ford Xtra-Vator
Digging Depth (Retracted), in (mm) ..................... 184 (4670)
Digging Depth (Extended), in (mm) ..................... 225 (5710)
2-ft Flat Digging Depth (Retracted), in (mm) ..................... 183 (4640)
2-ft Flat Digging Depth (Extended), in (mm) ..................... 224 (5680)
8-ft Flat Digging Depth (Retracted), in (mm) ..................... 168 (4260)
8-ft Flat Digging Depth (Extended), in (mm) ..................... 213 (5410)
Reach from Swing Pivot (Retracted), in (mm) ..................... 228 (5790)
Reach from Swing Pivot (Extended), in (mm) ..................... 265 (6730)
Loading Height (Retracted), in (mm) ..................... 146 (3700)
Loading Height (Extended), in (mm) ..................... 169 (4290)
Swing Arc, deg ..................... 199
Bucket Arc, deg ..................... 180
Maximum Transport Height, in (mm) ..................... 150 (3810)
Bucket Digging Force, lb (kg) ..................... 11570 (5250)
Dipperstick Digging Force (Retracted), lb (kg) ..................... 7620 (3455)
Dipperstick Digging Force (Extended), lb (kg) ..................... 5460 (2475)
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)