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New Holland 555D: backhoe loader.

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ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
555D
Net Power
65 hp
Lift Capacity At Full Height
6,000 lb
555D specification matrix — Backhoe
Specification555D
Load Height - Std11.49 ft
Dig Depth - Std14.74 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std10,320 lb
Dimensions and weight
Specification555D
Blade Width - Wide123.5 in
Ground Clearance*21.7 in
Ground Level To Axle Centerline*33.21 in
Ground Level To Top Arch/Boom* - Dual Function177.8 in
Height - Top Of Cylinders133.2 in
Wheel Base13.4 ft
Blade Lift Height*56.1 in
Blade Width - Standard105.4 in
Weight - Dual Function47,488 lb
Blade Dig Depth*20.8 in
Overall Length - Dual Function354.6 in
Overall Width - 30.5l-32133.31 in
Overall Width - 30.5l-32 2x Ring126.6 in
Overall Width - 30.5l-32 Noaw126.6 in
Overall Width - 35.5l-32145.81 in
Overall Width - 35.5l-32 Noaw139.1 in
Loader
Specification555D
Lift Capacity At Full Height6,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force12,000 lb
Engine
Specification555D
Number Of Cylinders6
Engine MakeFord
Net Power65 hp
Gross Power275 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Displacement428 cu in
Bore4.2 in
Stroke5.4 in
Engine ModelCat C7.1 ACERT
Electrical System24V
Battery Quantity2
Battery - Volts12V
Battery Capacity950 CCA
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed922 N-m at 1400 RPM
Operational
Specification555D
Operating Voltage12 V
Power Train
Specification555D
Travel Speed - Forward 13.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 24.7 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 36.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 48.8 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 13.5 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 26.5 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 311.8 mph
Transmission Cooler TypeWater to Oil
TransmissionCountershaft Powershift
Travel Speed - Forward 612.4 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 511.8 mph
Transmission and speeds
Specification555D
Transmission TypePower shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Hydraulic
Specification555D
Pump TypeOpen center
Hydraulic System
Specification555D
Pump TypeVariable displacement piston pump
Hydraulic System TypeLoad sense, closed center
Pump Output58 gpm
Brakes
Specification555D
ServiceEnclosed wet single disc
Transmission Cooler TypeSpring applied, hydraulic released
Service Refill
Specification555D
Fuel Tank99.8 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front13.7 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear13.7 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter14.3 gal
Cooling System15.1 gal
Engine Oil7.1 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Tank17.2 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Total32.5 gal
DEF Tank5 gal
Parking Brake0.2 gal
Grapple Dimensions
Specification555D
Grapple Capacity22 ft2
Tip To Tip Height93.2 in
Tong Ppening143.8 in
Full Open Height78.7 in
Minimum Stem Diameter12.1 in
Full Closed Height62.1 in
Lift Chart
Specification555D
Lift Height, Retracted - Dual Function118.3 in
Lift Height, Furthest - Dual Function86.6 in
Lift Lowest, Furthest - Dual Function14.9 in
Ground Level To Axle Centerline* - Dual Function33.2 in
Reach - Highest, Retracted - Dual Function64 in
Reach - Lowest, Retracted - Dual Function74.1 in
Reach - Lowest, Furthest - Dual Function112.7 in
Reach - Highest, Furthest - Dual Function118.4 in
Sorting Capacity44.3 in
Winch Logging Winch
Specification555D
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum40,016 lb-ft
Maximum Line Speed280 ft/min
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)85 ft
Drum Width10 in
Winch - Logging Winch TypeHydraulically driven
Drum Diameter (1)9 in
Drum Diameter (2)195 ft
Winch Retrival Winch
Specification555D
Winch - Retrival Winch TypeHydraulically driven
Maximum Line Speed134 ft/min
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)195 ft
Drum Capacity - 25.4 Mm (1 In)85 ft
Drum Diameter9 in
Ratios
Figure555D
Fuel tank per engine horsepower1.54 gal
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupbackhoe loader
555D: forum references — Forum-title search
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Heavy Equipment Forumsbackhoe loaderNew Holland and the 555D. That is too few titles to say what owners mostly ask about, so the most recent are listed instead7
555D: dated market and recall observations — Dated listing search
DateListing indexEquipment classNames queriedResult
2026-09-24MachineryTrader (machinerytrader.com)backhoe loader555DNo matching offers in this snapshot
Dated CPSC search
DateDatabaseNames queriedResult
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionNew Holland; 555DNo matching recall in the stated search

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New Holland 555D: Configuration records

555D
SpecificationSource figure
Backhoe
Load Height - Std11.49 ft
Dig Depth - Std14.74 ft
Bucket Dig Force - Std10,320 lb
Loader
Lift Capacity At Full Height6,000 lb
Bucket Breakout Force12,000 lb
Engine
Engine MakeFord
Net Power65 hp
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Operational
Operating Voltage12 V
Transmission and speeds
Transmission TypePower shuttle
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Additional specifications
Pump TypeOpen center

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