Available in Richfield, Pennsylvania, this Ford 555A backhoe loader for sale is priced at $13,000 after a reduction from $13,500. Built for excavation, trenching, loading, drainage work, property maintenance, and general construction, this full-size tractor-loader-backhoe features a Ford diesel engine, 2WD configuration, and power-reversing transmission. Its strongest selling point is the seller-reported fresh in-frame engine overhaul, along with a rebuilt injection pump and rebuilt starter.

Ford 555A Backhoe Loader With Major Engine Work Completed

Major engine work can represent one of the largest expenses associated with purchasing an older backhoe. According to the seller, this machine recently received an in-frame engine overhaul, addressing important internal engine components without leaving that expense for the next owner.

The seller also reports that the injection pump and starter were rebuilt. Together, these repairs make this Ford 555A worth considering for contractors, farmers, municipalities, landscapers, property owners, and equipment buyers seeking an affordable alternative to a newer backhoe loader.

Documentation, repair invoices, parts lists, operating hours since the overhaul, and the shop or individual who completed the work were not provided. Buyers should request any available records and independently evaluate the machine before purchase.

Proven Ford Industrial Diesel Platform

The Ford 555A was produced during the mid-1980s and is commonly equipped with a Ford 201-cubic-inch, 3.3-liter, three-cylinder diesel engine. Published manufacturer-based specifications rate this engine at approximately 62 net horsepower and 63 gross horsepower.

This mechanically straightforward diesel platform is one reason older Ford industrial backhoes continue to attract buyers. The design is familiar to many independent mechanics and equipment owners, while parts and service information remain available through industrial-equipment suppliers and aftermarket sources.

For operators who prefer equipment with fewer electronic systems than many modern machines, the Ford 555A offers a conventional operating platform that can be practical for farms, construction companies, acreage owners, maintenance departments, and smaller excavation operations.

Power-Reversing Transmission and 2WD Configuration

The seller identifies this machine as having a power shuttle-style transmission. Published Ford 555A specifications describe the applicable setup as a four-speed power-reversing transmission with a torque converter and four forward and four reverse gears.

This transmission arrangement allows the operator to change travel direction efficiently during loading, backfilling, stockpiling, and repetitive material-handling work. It is especially useful when moving between a pile and truck, clearing an excavation area, or completing general loader work.

The machine is represented as a 2WD unit. Four-wheel drive was available on some Ford 555A machines, but it is not being claimed for this particular backhoe. Buyers working in deep mud, loose soil, steep terrain, or winter conditions should consider the capabilities and limitations of a two-wheel-drive configuration.

Loader Performance

Manufacturer-based information for the Ford 555A lists a standard loader bucket approximately 84 inches wide with a capacity of about one cubic yard. Published performance figures include approximately:

• 5,200-pound lift capacity at full height and the bucket pivot pin
• 11,850-pound breakout force
• 129-inch maximum bucket-pin height
• 105-inch clearance with the bucket dumped
• 27-inch forward reach with the bucket dumped

Actual loader performance depends on machine condition, hydraulic condition, tire ballast, bucket configuration, operating surface, attachment weight, and how the machine is equipped.

The seller did not provide the actual front-bucket width, bucket condition, cutting-edge condition, cylinder condition, or information regarding hydraulic leakage. Buyers should verify those details during an inspection.

Backhoe Digging Capability

The standard Ford 555A was offered with a Ford 765 14-foot backhoe, while the Ford 555A XL could be equipped with a 15-foot backhoe. An extendible dipperstick was also available on certain configurations.

Because the exact boom configuration and whether this machine is a standard 555A or 555A XL have not been confirmed, the listing does not claim a specific backhoe option. Published specifications vary as follows:

Standard 14-Foot Backhoe

• Maximum digging depth: approximately 173 inches, or 14 feet 5 inches
• Reach from pivot: approximately 220 inches, or 18 feet 4 inches
• Loading height: approximately 131 inches
• Bucket digging force: approximately 9,735 pounds
• Dipperstick force: approximately 6,750 pounds

15-Foot Backhoe

• Maximum digging depth: approximately 185 inches, or 15 feet 5 inches
• Reach from pivot: approximately 231 inches, or 19 feet 3 inches
• Loading height: approximately 137 inches
• Bucket digging force: approximately 9,735 pounds
• Dipperstick force: approximately 6,920 pounds

The actual boom style, dipperstick configuration, rear-bucket width, pin wear, bushing condition, and hydraulic-cylinder condition should be confirmed directly from the machine.

Open-Center Hydraulic System

Manufacturer-based specifications describe the Ford 555A as using an open-center hydraulic system with approximately 28.5 gallons per minute of total hydraulic flow and approximately 2,400 psi of system pressure.

The hydraulic system supports the front loader, backhoe, stabilizers, and power-steering functions. Hydraulic performance should be evaluated after the machine reaches operating temperature, because weak pumps, worn control valves, cylinder bypass, and internal leakage may become more noticeable when the hydraulic oil is warm.

No recent hydraulic-pump replacement, cylinder rebuild, hose replacement, or control-valve repair was reported by the seller.

Practical Applications

This Ford 555A may be suitable for:

• Excavating and trenching
• Waterline and drainage installation
• Culvert and ditch maintenance
• Farm and livestock-property maintenance
• Loading dirt, gravel, mulch, manure, or debris
• Foundation and site-preparation work
• Landscaping and grading
• Removing stumps and smaller obstructions
• Maintaining driveways and private roads
• Municipal and facility-maintenance work
• General construction projects
• Acreage and rental-property improvements

Buyers should match the machine’s condition, attachments, digging depth, lift capacity, and 2WD configuration to their intended application.

Condition and Buyer Verification

The seller describes the Ford 555A as being in jobsite-ready condition following the reported engine and fuel-system work. However, the machine has not been independently inspected by Trustworthy Equipment LLC, and no operating video, service records, current hour-meter reading, serial number, tire-condition details, or known-issue report was supplied for this listing.

Prospective buyers should inspect or arrange a third-party inspection of:

• Cold-start performance
• Engine oil pressure
• Exhaust smoke and blow-by
• Coolant condition
• Transmission engagement
• Forward and reverse operation
• Braking and steering
• Loader and backhoe hydraulics
• Hydraulic performance when warm
• Cylinder and hose leakage
• Boom, dipperstick, bucket-pin, and bushing wear
• Stabilizer operation
• Tire condition
• Electrical and charging systems
• Frame, loader towers, and backhoe mounting points
• Fluid leaks and weld repairs
• Hour-meter operation

Reduced Price in Richfield, Pennsylvania

The asking price has been reduced from $13,500 to $13,000. This price reduction gives buyers an opportunity to consider a full-size Ford backhoe loader with substantial seller-reported engine work already completed.

The seller has not stated that offers are being considered, so the machine is being advertised at the current asking price of $13,000.

Trustworthy Equipment LLC is marketing this Ford 555A on behalf of the seller and can help connect qualified buyers with the appropriate party. Buyers may request additional information, arrange an inspection, or discuss the next step while the machine remains available.

Financing assistance may be available to qualified buyers through independent financing providers. Nationwide transportation assistance may also be available through independent equipment-shipping providers. Approval, rates, terms, shipping availability, and transportation costs are determined by the respective third-party provider.