Backhoe Can someone help decode my ford 555 ID plate

[bestes1206]

It's a turbo 3 cyl ( yes I am aware that all my research shows ford never made a turbo 3 cyl)

Here's the relevant data
Tractor # c579957
Mod # df311f
unit # 8f213
eng # 8e01b
tran# 80200

Thanks here is photo proof of a turbo LOL

 

[TractorTech]

It's a turbo 3 cyl ( yes I am aware that all my research shows ford never made a turbo 3 cyl)

Here's the relevant data
Tractor # c579957
Mod # df311f
unit # 8f213
eng # 8e01b
tran# 80200

Thanks here is photo proof of a turbo LOL

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=336581"/>

The date code indicates that it is a June 21, 1978 build. Very early in the 555 model. The backhoe is a 765 series with swing cylinders connected directly to the swing tower.

 

[bestes1206]

thanks very much