Ford
3550
Farm tractor · 1972–1975 · 56 hp
Ford3550
The Ford 3550 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1972 to 1975. It features a Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel engine, and two- or four-post optional steering. The transmission is a gear type with 6 forward and 4 reverse.
Engine
| Engine | Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 183 ci (3 L) |
| Bore | 4.2 in (107 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Compression Ratio | 16.5 |
| Power Gross | 56.4 hp (42.1 kW) |
| Power Net | 50 hp (37.3 kW) |
| Power PTO | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Torque Peak | 145.5 lb-ft (197.3 Nm) |
| Torque Peak | 1,500 RPM |
| Air Cleaner | dry |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Coolant Capacity | 13.8 qts (13.1 L) |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | gear |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Clutch | dry disc |
| Oil Capacity | 13.8 qts (13.1 L) |
| Available Options | 6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 5.4 gpm (20.4 lpm) |
| Pressure | 2,500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Total Flow | 19.1 gpm (72.3 lpm) |
| Steering Flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 119 in (302 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 75.9 in (192 cm) |
| Height | 59.59 in (149 cm) |
| Height Rops | 98 in (248 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 81.1 in (205 cm) |
| Front Tread | 56 in (142 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 61 in (154 cm) |
Weight
diesel
| Weight | 4,399 lbs |
|---|---|
| Shipping | 4,489 lbs (2,036 kg) |
gas
| Shipping | 4,399 lbs (1,995 kg) |
|---|
Tires & Tracks
| Front Ag | 7.50-16, 9.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear Ag | 14.9-24, 16.9-24 |
| Front Industrial | 7.50-16, 9.00-16 |
| Rear Industrial | 14.9-24 |
Fuel
| Capacity | 16 gal (60.6 L) |
|---|
Steering
| Type | two- or four-post optional |
|---|
Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Digging Depth | 129 in (327 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 10-ft Backhoe |