| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| The Ford 555 was available as a loader tractor, or as a backhoe-loader. | |
| Variants | |
| 555 | 15ft backhoe |
| 555 Special | 14ft backhoe-loader |
| Ford 555 Engine | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Ford 555 Transmissions | |
| 6-speed | |
| 4-speed torque converter | |
| Ford 555 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 62 hp 46.2 kW |
| Engine | 57 hp 42.5 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Differential mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Four-post ROPS. Cab optional. Heat and air-conditioning optional. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 24 gal 90.8 L |
| Hydraulic system | 13 gal (loader) 49.2 L |
|   | 21 gal (backhoe) 79.5 L |
| Steering | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Rear axle | 33.9 qts 32.1 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 13 gal (loader) 49.2 L |
|   | 21 gal (backhoe) 79.5 L |
| Pressure | 2150 psi 148.2 bar |
| Pump flow | 27 gpm 102.2 lpm |
| Steering flow | 5.9 gpm 22.3 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches 203 cm |
| Weight | 6000 to 14689 pounds |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-24 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 185 inches 469 cm |
| Dump angle | 55 inches 139 cm |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
|   | 51 (optional) |
|   | 72 (air-conditioning) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Buyer's Guide published in 1979, by Ford | |
| Buyer's Guide published in 1980, by Ford | |
| 1982 Industrial Buyer's Guide published by Ford | |
| 1983 Industrial Buyer's Guide published by Ford |
| Page information | |
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