What do the letters mean in the ford models?

   / What do the letters mean in the ford models? #1  

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Looking at a 655C locally.....what does the "C" mean??

Series 6555 then a reverse 'C'

Serial AB08447

Backhoe 18-055

Just trying to decipher the info to see what year, etc this one is.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
   / What do the letters mean in the ford models? #2  
The letter code is part of the models normally. The original, A, B, C, D, E,
 
   / What do the letters mean in the ford models?
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#3  
Does that imply a year? Or a level or grade of tractor?? Different options?

Thanks
 
   / What do the letters mean in the ford models? #4  
I think it's based on the date of manufacture. Different runs or series will get a different letter designation, beginning with "A". They'll run a particular series for a number of years then update a few things for the next series. Still the same basic unit, but with a few upgrades which don't warrant a complete model change.

Joe
 
   / What do the letters mean in the ford models? #5  
Yup, the letters just imply a newer/updated model. So the C is newer than an A. For some reason, Ford never made a 655B.

As for the year, there should be a date code on the tag. Should be #a##a. If you post it, someone will decipher the exact build date
 
   / What do the letters mean in the ford models? #6  
Looking at a 655C locally.....what does the "C" mean??

Series 6555 then a reverse 'C'

Serial AB08447

Backhoe 18-055

Just trying to decipher the info to see what year, etc this one is.

Any help would be appreciated.

Ford uses letter for a particular model so that vehicle is identified uniquely. They give Vehicle Identification Number to each model. Except I, O, Q as it clashes with 1 and 0.
 

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