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FeatureFord 555Backhoe loaderJohn Deere 302ABackhoe loader
Horsepower42.5 kW38.8 kW
Weight6240.0 kg2839.5 kg
Transmission TypeTorque converterPower shuttle
Length701.0 cm—
Pump Flow102.2 LPM—
Years Made1978-1984—
Engine ModelFord—
Engine Type4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inlineDiesel
Fuel TypeDiesel—
Cylinders3—
Displacement3294 cc2700.6 cc
Bore11.20 cm10.4 cm
Stroke11.20 cm11.2 cm
Torque Power1200 RPM—
Torque Speed217.0 N·m—
Rated RPM2200 RPM—
Compression Ratio16.3:1—
Battery12—
StarterElectric—
Height276.0 cm—
Wheelbase203.0 cm182.9 cm
Ground Clearance30.0 cm30.5 cm
Fuel Tank Capacity90.8 l—
Oil Capacity6.6 l8.7 l
Coolant Capacity14.5 l—
Transmission Oil Capacity18.0 l—
Hydraulic Capacity79.5 l—
Gears4 forward and 4 reverse—
Chassis4×2 2WD—
Max. Travel Speed32.5 km/h—
BrakesDifferential mechanical wet disc—
Cabin TypeFour-post ROPS or Cab—
Steering TypeHydrostatic power—
Front TiresAg: 7.50-16—
Rear TiresAg: 16.9-24—
Hydraulic TypeOpen center—
Steering Flow22.3 LPM—
Working Pressure148.2 bar—
Transmission—Power shuttle
Pump Capacity—106.0 LPM
Lift Capacity—1496.9 kg
Engine Manufacturer—John Deere
Gross Power—38.8 kW
Net Power—37.3 kW
No Of Cylinders—3
Power Measured—2500 RPM
Torque Measured—1300 RPM
Max Torque (Net )—59.0 kg
Operating Voltage—12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—35 A
Fuel Capacity—73.8 l
Cooling Capacity—11.7 l
Hydraulic System Capacity—37.9 l
No Of Forward Gears—8
No Of Reverse Gears—8
Max Speed (Forward)—25.4 km/h
Max Speed (Reverse)—40.7 km/h
Pump Type—Closed Center
Pump Flow Capacity—106.0 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure—162.0 bar
Dig Depth—426.7 cm
Bucket Dig Force—3361.1 kg
Loading Height—335.3 cm
Reach At Max Dump Height—61.0 cm
Dump Height—243.8 cm
Lift Capacity At Full Height—1496.9 kg
Operating Weight—2839.5 kg
Bucket Width—206.0 cm
Bucket Breakout Force—2268.0 kg
Reach From Swivel—518.2 cm
Height To Top Of Cab—243.8 cm
Overall Length—457.2 cm
Overall Width—182.9 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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