SPECS / COMPARISON
JCB 1CX vs Ford 555
A detailed comparison of the JCB 1CX and the Ford 555. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
JCB 1CX37.3 kW (50 HP)
Ford 55542.5 kW (57.0 HP)
Weight
JCB 1CX2789.6 kg (6150 lbs)
Ford 5556240.0 kg (Loader: 5996.6 lbs (2720.0 kg) Loader and backhoe: 13756.8 lbs)
| Specification | JCB 1CX Backhoe Loaders | Ford 555 Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 37.3 kW (50 HP) | 42.5 kW (57.0 HP) |
| Weight | 2789.6 kg (6150 lbs) | 6240.0 kg (Loader: 5996.6 lbs (2720.0 kg) Loader and backhoe: 13756.8 lbs) |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic | — |
| Pump Capacity | 45.0 LPM (11.9 GPM) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | JCB | — |
| Engine Model | 104-22 | Ford |
| Gross Power | 37.3 kW (50 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 35.0 kW (47 HP) | — |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Emission | Stage IIIA | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Displacement | 2200.8 cc (134.3 cu in) | 3294 cc (201.0 cu in.) |
| Aspiration | Naturally | — |
| Alternator | 50 A | — |
| Power Measured | 2800 RPM | — |
| Torque Measured | 2000 RPM | — |
| Max Torque (Net ) | 45.4 kg (100 lbs) | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) | — |
| Oil Capacity | 5.3 l (1.4 gal) | 6.6 l (1.7 gal) |
| Engine Oil With Filter | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic | Torque converter |
| No Of Forward Gears | 1 | — |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 1 | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 11.1 km/h (6.9 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 11.1 km/h (6.9 mph) | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 45.0 LPM (11.9 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | — |
| Dig Depth | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Loading Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 30.5 cm (12 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Operating Weight | 2789.6 kg (6150 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Width | 143.0 cm (56.3 in) | — |
| Reach From Swivel | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Load Over Height | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Overall Height | 213.4 cm (84 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Overall Width | 152.4 cm (60 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 203.0 cm (79.9 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.0 cm (11.8 in.) |
| Length | — | 701.0 cm (Loader: 179.9 in. (457.0 cm) Loader and backhoe: 276.0 in.) |
| Pump Flow | — | 102.2 LPM (27.0 GPM) |
| Years Made | — | 1978-1984 |
| Fuel Type | — | Diesel |
| Cylinders | — | 3 |
| Bore | — | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Stroke | — | 11.20 cm (4.41 in.) |
| Torque Power | — | 1200 RPM |
| Torque Speed | — | 217.0 N·m (160.1 lb-ft) |
| Rated RPM | — | 2200 RPM |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.3:1 |
| Battery | — | 12 |
| Starter | — | Electric |
| Height | — | 276.0 cm (ROPS: 105.9 in. (269.0 cm) Cab: 108.7 in.) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | — | 90.8 l (24.0 gal) |
| Coolant Capacity | — | 14.5 l (3.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 18.0 l (4.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | — | 79.5 l (Loader: 13.0 gal (49.2 l) Backhoe: 21.0 gal) |
| Gears | — | 4 forward and 4 reverse |
| Chassis | — | 4×2 2WD |
| Max. Travel Speed | — | 32.5 km/h (Forward: 20.2 MPH (32.5 km/h) Reverse: 20.2 MPH) |
| Brakes | — | Differential mechanical wet disc |
| Cabin Type | — | Four-post ROPS or Cab |
| Steering Type | — | Hydrostatic power |
| Front Tires | — | Ag: 7.50-16 |
| Rear Tires | — | Ag: 16.9-24 |
| Hydraulic Type | — | Open center |
| Steering Flow | — | 22.3 LPM (5.9 GPM) |
| Working Pressure | — | 148.2 bar (2150.0 psi) |
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