ford backhoe

[Anonymous-0]

I am trying to identify an old ford backhoe the numbers on the bellhousing are
DF111K
5M12B
C488567
I have tried several ID sites with no luck any help would be appreciated.

 

[Cloud]

Trm hello,

Your Model number DF111K, show it to be a Ford 550 Industrial Tractor, with a diesel engine and vertical exhaust, No pto, and a 6x4 manual reversing transmission.

Your Unit number 5M12B, shows it to be assembled on December 12, 1975, Day shift.

Your Tractor Number C488567, verifies the year as 1975.

They made the Ford 550 Industrial model from 1975 to 1978.

I hope this helps you. Can you post some pictures, everyone love pictures.

Be safe,
Cloud

 

[Sid_GA]

I have a 550 TLB and cannot locate the serial numbers as the decals have been painted over. Where on the bell housing are they located? What website do you use to look up the numbers once I find them?

Thanks for the info/

Sid

 

[Richard_Weaver]

Left or Right side on the mounting boss, depending on the year. Early years were on the left, around the mid 60"s they switched to the right side.

Richard