| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| Ford 555C Engine | |
| Ford 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
| Ford 555C Transmission | |
| 4-speed torque converter | |
| Ford 555C Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 71 hp 52.9 kW |
| Engine (net) | 65 hp 48.5 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Wet disc brakes | |
| Four-post ROPS/FOPS. Cab available with heater. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 24 gal 90.8 L |
| Hydraulic system | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Steering | 2.4 qts 2.3 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Pressure | 2450 psi 168.9 bar |
| Pump flow | 31 gpm 117.3 lpm |
| Steering flow | 7.9 gpm 29.9 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 2.4 qts 2.3 L |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 87 inches 220 cm |
| Weight | 14150 lbs 6418 kg |
| Front tire | 11L-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-28 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 177 inches 449 cm |
| Dump angle | 56 inches 142 cm |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 55 |
| Battery CCA | 750 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 128 |
| References | |
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| 555C Specifications published in 1989, by Ford | |
| Tractor Loader Backhoes 555C 655C published in 1989, by Ford | |
| Construction Equipment Buyer's Guide published in 1989, by Ford |
| Page information | |
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