Ford 550 Backhoe

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thahn1608

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I bought a Ford 550 backhoe and I need some help on some particulars.

SN: C497472
Model: DF111F
Engine: 6A14B
Tranny: 6A27B
Axle: 6A20B

1976, 4000 series, LCG, Diesel, No PTO, 4/4 T-C Power Reversing.

1. What does the LCG mean and what is it's significance?
2. What is the 4/4 T-C Power Reversing tranny and what is its advantages and disadvantages?
3. I know the engine is a 3 cyl diesel, but what displacement?

Are there any known issues with these backhoes that I should be looking for?

I have the parts manuals and the repair manuals, but I'm need someone who actually knows these machines to shed some light on the pros and cons.

I'm a contractor that bought this to dig footers and scratch around my properties, so I figure this is big enough to do just about anything I would need. Any help is appreciated!
 
   / Ford 550 Backhoe #2  
lcg mean low center or gravity
the trans is just a shuttle shift that u can shift on the go with out pushing the cluth
it has a 201 cubic inch motor
 
 
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