Introduction
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Market Position
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Market Position:
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Essential technical documentation for owners, operators, and mechanics of the Ford New Holland 455 Tractor Loader Backhoe, providing critical information for parts sourcing and maintenance.
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Target Audience:
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Owners, operators, mechanics, parts departments, and service technicians working with Ford New Holland 455 Tractor Loader Backhoes.
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Competitive Analysis
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Competitive Analysis:
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This digital parts manual offers immediate access and enhanced usability (searchability, print-on-demand) compared to traditional paper manuals or older CD-ROM formats, providing superior efficiency for parts identification and procurement.
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Value Proposition:
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This manual is an indispensable tool for minimizing downtime and ensuring the longevity of the Ford New Holland 455 by facilitating efficient and accurate parts management.
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Key Features
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Key Features List:
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['Complete illustrated parts explosions', 'Detailed part number breakdowns', 'Covers all major machine systems', 'Indexed and sectioned for fast navigation', 'Full machine text index', 'How-to use figure search guide', 'General information (abbreviations, conversions)', 'Instant digital download', 'Text searchable content', 'Printable sections', 'Zoom functionality for detailed views']
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Usability Enhancements:
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Offers the convenience of digital access, allowing users to print only necessary pages, saving on bulk printing and storage.
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Manual Details
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Coverage Areas
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Coverage Areas List:
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['Wheels and Weights', 'Brakes', 'Front Axle and Steering', 'Rear Axle', 'Hydraulic Systems', 'Engine', 'Transmission', 'Cooling System', 'Fuel System', 'Hydraulic Pump', 'Electrical System', 'Instrument Panel', 'Seats', 'Sheet Metal and Grille', 'Cab and Roll Bars', 'Decals', 'Loader', 'Backhoes']
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Page Count
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Page Count:
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329
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Manual Type
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Manual Type:
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Parts Catalog / Illustrated Parts List
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Language
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Language:
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English
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Format
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Digital Format:
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PDF Download (viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader)
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Manual Coverage
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Systems Covered
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Systems Covered List:
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['Engine (detailed breakdowns)', 'Transmission', 'Hydraulic System', 'Cooling System', 'Fuel System', 'Braking System', 'Steering System', 'Front Axle', 'Rear Axle', 'Electrical System', 'Loader Components', 'Backhoe Components', 'Wheels and Weights', 'Cab/Roll Bar components', 'Instrument Panel']
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Loader Systems Detailed:
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All components of the front loader, including hydraulic cylinders, hoses, pins, bushings, bucket linkages, and control mechanisms.
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Backhoe Systems Detailed:
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All components of the rear backhoe attachment, including swing cylinders, boom cylinders, dipper cylinders, bucket cylinders, hoses, pins, bushings, stabilizers, and control linkages.
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Hydraulic System Details:
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Comprehensive coverage of hydraulic pumps, valves, cylinders, hoses, fittings, reservoirs, and control linkages for both the tractor and attachments.
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Cooling And Fuel Systems:
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Includes parts for radiators, hoses, thermostats, water pumps, fuel tanks, filters, and lines.
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Procedures Included
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Procedures Included List:
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['Parts Identification', 'Component Breakdown', 'Assembly Visualization', 'Rebuilding Visualization', 'Teardown Visualization', 'Overhaul Visualization', 'Repair Visualization', 'Adjustment Visualization']
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Part Ordering Assistance:
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Provides exact part numbers required for accurate ordering, minimizing errors and ensuring the correct components are procured for any repair or replacement.
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Component Assembly Visualization:
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Exploded views clearly illustrate how individual components fit together, aiding in correct assembly during repairs or rebuilds.
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Technical Depth
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Technical Depth:
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Comprehensive part number identification and exploded views for all assemblies and sub-assemblies, facilitating accurate parts ordering and understanding of component relationships for servicing and repair.
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Visual Identification Aid:
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Excellent for visually identifying parts by their exploded view context, making it easy to distinguish between similar-looking components.
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Engine Specifications
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Primary Engine
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Engine Type:
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3-Cylinder Diesel (Specific model designation not provided in product info, typical for this era would be Ford or Shibaura based engines)
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Engine Component Coverage:
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Includes detailed part breakdowns for cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, camshaft, valves, oil pump, water pump, intake and exhaust manifolds, and all associated hardware.
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Performance
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Engine Performance Details:
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The manual provides detailed breakdowns of engine components, enabling identification of parts for engines used in the 455 model. Specific horsepower and torque figures are not detailed in the product description but would be available within the manual's engine section.
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Fuel System
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Fuel System Components Covered:
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Fuel tank, fuel lines, fuel filters, injection pump, injectors, and related hardware.
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Fuel Injection Parts:
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Detailed part numbers for injection pumps, injectors, and associated lines and fittings.
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Transmission
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Standard
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Transmission Type:
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Likely a manual transmission with multiple forward and reverse gears (specifics not in product description). The manual covers all internal components and related parts.
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Transmission Gear And Shaft Parts:
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Comprehensive listing of internal gears, shafts, bearings, seals, and shifting components.
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Optional
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Optional Transmission Features:
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Not specified in product information.
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Features
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Transmission Coverage:
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Detailed parts breakdowns for gears, shafts, bearings, synchronizers, clutch components, shift linkages, and PTO components if applicable.
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Clutch Component Coverage:
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Parts related to the clutch assembly, including clutch disc, pressure plate, release bearing, and flywheel hardware.
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Dimensions
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Exterior
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Dimensions Coverage:
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The manual includes parts for exterior components like sheet metal, grille, cab, roll bars, loader arms, backhoe boom and dipper, tires, and wheels.
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Sheet Metal And Grille Parts:
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Detailed listing of all fenders, hoods, side panels, radiator grilles, and associated mounting hardware.
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Weights
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Weights Coverage:
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Includes parts for wheel weights and axle components related to overall weight distribution and support.
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Wheel And Axle Components:
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Parts for front and rear axles, wheel hubs, bearings, and any associated weight-mounting hardware.
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Cargo
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Cargo Capacity Coverage:
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N/A (Vehicle type is a tractor loader backhoe, not designed for cargo hauling in the traditional sense. Loader bucket capacity is relevant but not detailed in product description).
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Safety Features
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Ratings
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Safety Ratings Coverage:
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The manual includes parts for safety-related items such as roll bars and cab components. Specific safety ratings or crash test data are not provided by the manual type.
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Active Features
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Active Safety Features Coverage:
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Parts for brake systems, steering system components.
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Passive Features
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Passive Safety Features Coverage:
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Parts for cab structures, roll bar mounting hardware, seat mounting hardware, and any safety guards or shields.
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Cab And Roll Bar Parts:
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Includes all necessary hardware for cab mounting, door components, windows, and roll bar structures.
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Maintenance
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Service Intervals
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Service Intervals Coverage:
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While this is a parts manual, the detailed exploded views and part numbers are crucial for identifying components needed during scheduled maintenance, rebuilds, or repairs, indirectly supporting service interval adherence by ensuring correct parts availability.
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Fluid Specifications
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Fluid Specifications Coverage:
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The manual will list part numbers for filters (oil, fuel, hydraulic, air) and potentially seals, gaskets, and O-rings critical for fluid system integrity during maintenance. Specific fluid types and capacities are typically found in a service or operator's manual, but parts for these systems are covered.
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Filter Part Numbers:
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Provides specific part numbers for engine oil filters, fuel filters, hydraulic filters, and potentially transmission filters and air filters, essential for routine maintenance.
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Known Issues
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Known Issues Coverage:
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This parts manual is not a troubleshooting guide for common issues. However, by providing clear part identification, it aids in diagnosing and replacing faulty components that might be the root cause of known operational problems with the 455 model.
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Parts Identification For Troubleshooting:
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Aids in identifying components suspected of failure, providing a clear path to sourcing replacements for common wear-and-tear issues.
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Vehicle History
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Brand Heritage
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Brand Heritage Description:
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New Holland's origins trace back to 1895 in Pennsylvania. The brand integrated with Ford Tractor Operations in 1985, leading to the 'Ford New Holland' branding. In 1990, FIAT acquired a majority interest, and by 1999, Case IH and FIAT New Holland merged to form CNH Global, continuing the New Holland brand.
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Historical Context:
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The Ford New Holland brand signifies a period of consolidation in the agricultural machinery industry, blending the strengths of two major manufacturers.
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Model Evolution
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Model Evolution Description:
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The 455 Tractor Loader Backhoe represents a product of the Ford New Holland era, combining Ford's agricultural machinery expertise with New Holland's manufacturing capabilities. It is designed for versatile utility in agricultural and light construction applications.
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Application Versatility:
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The 455 model is a testament to the combined engineering heritage, designed for a wide range of agricultural tasks and light construction with its integrated loader and backhoe.
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Production
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Production Period:
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The Ford New Holland 455 was produced during the period when Ford's tractor division was merged with New Holland, roughly from the mid-1980s into the 1990s. Exact production years are not specified in the product description.
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