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Ford 655A Backhoe Loader

Ford 655A 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) ..................... 72.0 (53.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ..................... 2200
Maximum Torque, Nm (ft-lb) ..................... 366 (270)
Torque Speed, rpm ..................... 1400
Compression Ratio ..................... 16.3:1
Firing Order ..................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ..................... Direct injection
Injection Pump Type ..................... Rotary
Governor Type ..................... Mechanical
Air Cleaner ..................... Dual dry element
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 ..................... 51/72

Transmission Configuration

Transmission Type ..................... Torque Converter
Gearbox Type ..................... 4F/4R, partial synchronization
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) ..................... 18.6 (29.9)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ..................... 18.4 (29.6)

Ford 655A Wheels and Tires

Drive Wheels ..................... 2WD 4x2
Steering Configuration ..................... Front steer
Steering System ..................... Hydrostatic power
Brakes Type ..................... Differential mechanical wet disc
Front Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 11Lx16
Rear Tire Size (2WD) ..................... 16.9x28
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) ..................... 166 (2400)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity, gal (L) ..................... 21.0 (79.5)
Steering Oil Capacity, qts (L) ..................... 2.0 (1.9)

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) ..................... 85 (2150)
Length (with Backhoe/Loader), in (mm) ..................... 276 (7010)
Height (Cab), in (mm) ..................... 107.5 (2730)
Height (ROPS), in (mm) ..................... 106 (2690)
Overall Width, in (mm) ..................... 85 (2150)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ..................... 15 (380)
Weight (Standard Backhoe), lb (kg) ..................... 14830 (6725)
Weight (Extendible Backhoe), lb (kg) ..................... 15825 (7180)

Ford 655A Loader Specifications

Loader Model ..................... Ford
Maximum Lift Height (to Pin), in (mm) ..................... 129 (3270)
Clearance, Dumped Bucket, in (mm) ..................... 105 (2660)
Reach At Max. Lift Height, in (mm) ..................... 25.9 (650)
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 655A Backhoe Specifications

Standard Backhoe Specs

Digging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 185 (4690)
2-ft Flat Digging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 183 (4640)
8-ft FlatDigging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 169 (4290)
Reach from Swing Pivot, in (mm) ..................... 231 (5860)
Loading Height, in (mm) ..................... 137 (3470)
Swing Arc, deg ..................... 180
Bucket Rotation, deg ..................... 179
Maximum Transport Height, in (mm) ..................... 144 (3650)
Bucket Digging Force, lb (kg) ..................... 9735 (4415)
Dipperstick Digging Force, lb (kg) ..................... 6920 (3139)
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)

Extendible Backhoe Specs

Digging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 232 (5890)
2-ft Flat Digging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 230 (5840)
8-ft FlatDigging Depth, in (mm) ..................... 219 (5560)
Reach from Swing Pivot, in (mm) ..................... 275 (6980)
Loading Height, in (mm) ..................... 153 (3880)
Swing Arc, deg ..................... 180
Bucket Rotation, deg ..................... 174
Maximum Transport Height, in (mm) ..................... 144 (3650)
Bucket Digging Force, lb (kg) ..................... 8950 (4060)
Dipperstick Digging Force, lb (kg) ..................... 6640 (3010)
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)