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Ford 555D Backhoe Loader

The Ford 555D backhoe loader was manufactured from 1993 to 1995. The Ford 555D is powered by 256 cubic inches (4.2 L) 4-stroke 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine. The engine has a cylinder bore of 4.4" (112 mm), piston stroke of 4.21" (107 mm), rated power of 72 hp (53.7 kW), and maximum torque of 260 Nm (192 lb-ft) at 1200 rpm. The Power Shuttle transmission includes a multiple disc clutch, 4x4 fully synchronized gearbox, and single stage torque converter.

The maximum forward speed - 19.9 mph (32 kph), a max reverse speed - 19.8 mph (31.9 kph). The open center hydraulic system includes a gear pump with a flow rate of 31 gpm (117.5 lpm). The hydraulic pressure is 2450 psi (169 bar). The Ford 555D was equipped with a hydrostatic power steering system, wet disc brakes, 11Lx16 (2WD) or 12.0x16.5 (4WD) front tires, and 16.9x28 rear tires. The wheelbase is 87" (2200 mm).

The front end loader has a lifting capacity (at pivot pin) of 6000 lbs (2720 kg) to full height of 136" (3450 mm), and breakout force (bucket on ground) of 12000 lbs (5445 kg). A full dump clearance with a 45-degree max dump angle is 108" (2740 mm). The rated cycle times are 4.5 seconds lifting to full height, and 1.7 seconds maximum bucket dumping. The 88" (2230 mm) bucket has a heaped capacity of 31.5 cu.ft (0.9 m3). The 92" (2330 mm) bucket has a heaped capacity of 35 cu.ft (1 m3).

The Ford Xtra-Vator backhoe has a bucket digging force of 11570 lbs (5250 kg), and dipper arm dig force of 7620 lbs (3455 kg). The maximum digging depth is 225" (5710 mm), and overall reach from swing pivot is 265" (6730 mm) at ground level. The backhoe can be equipped with 12" (305 mm), 18" (455 mm), 24" (605 mm), 30" (760 mm), and 36" (910 mm) buckets.

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) 260 (192)
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 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 55

Transmission
Transmission Type Power Shuttle
Gearbox Type 4F/4R, Fully synchronized with torque converter
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) 17.0 (16.1)
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)


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) 5.1 (19.3)
Hydraulic Pressure, Bar (psi) 169 (2450)
Steering Pressure, Bar (psi) 134 (1950)
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) 108 (2740)
Overall Width, in (mm) 89 (2260)
Weight with Backhoe/Loader (ROPS), lb (kg) 13155 (5970)
Weight with Backhoe/Loader (Cab), lb (kg) 14225 (6450)

Loader
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) 27.2 (690)
Dump Angle, deg 45
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)
Bucket Width, in (mm) 92 (2330)
Raising Time to Full Height, sec 4.5
Bucket Dumping Time, sec 1.7
Lowering Time, sec 2.8

Backhoe
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) 169 (4290)
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 166
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)

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