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Ford 555B Backhoe Loader

The Ford 555B backhoe loader was manufactured between 1985 and 1988. The components of Ford 555B driveline system: a 201 cubic inches 4-cycle three-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine, and 4-speed transmission with torque converter.

The engine power is 63 Hp (47 kW), and a maximum torque is 228.5 Nm (168.5 lb-ft) at 1400 rev/min. The maximum forward speed - 17.1 mph (27.5 km/h), a maximum reverse speed - 16.9 mph (27.2 km/h). The open center hydraulic system used a gear pump with flow of 28.5 gpm (108 lpm).

The hydraulic system pressure is 160 bar (2450 psi). The 4WD models are equipped with 10.5x18 front tyres and 16.9x28 rear tyres. The 11Lx16 front tyres and 16.9x24 rear tyres are fitted for 2WD models.

The front end loader has a lifting capacity (at pin) of 5250 lb (2380 kg) to a maximum height of 129 inches (3270 mm), and breakout force (bucket on ground) of 11850 lb (5375 kg). The bucket dump clearance with a 55-degree maximum dump angle is 109 inches (2760 mm). The estimated cycle times are 4.3 seconds lifting to full height, and 1.6 seconds full bucket dumping. The general purpose bucket has a width of 84 inches (2130mm), and heaped capacity of 1.0 cu.yd (0.80 cu.m).

The Ford 765 backhoe has a max dig depth of 173 inches (4390 mm), 2-ft flat digging depth 171 inches (4340 mm), and 8-ft flat digging depth of 155 inches (3930 mm). The digging force is 6750 lb (3060 kg) for the crowd cylinder, and 9735 lb (4415 kg) for the bucket cylinder. The overall reach from swing pivot at ground line is 220 inches (5580 mm). The backhoe is compatible with 12", 18", 24", 30", and 36" buckets.

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
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)

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)

Loader
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

Backhoe
Backhoe Model Ford 765
Digging Depth (Maximum), 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)

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