Ford

3550

Farm tractor · 1972–1975 · 56 hp

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

EngineFord 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement183 ci (3 L)
Bore4.2 in (107 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross56.4 hp (42.1 kW)
Power Net50 hp (37.3 kW)
Power PTO38 hp (28.3 kW)
Torque Peak145.5 lb-ft (197.3 Nm)
Torque Peak1,500 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears6 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Available Options6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter

Hydraulics

Typeopen center
Pump Flow5.4 gpm (20.4 lpm)
Pressure2,500 psi (172.4 bar)
Total Flow19.1 gpm (72.3 lpm)
Steering Flow5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)

Dimensions

Length119 in (302 cm)
Width75.9 in (192 cm)
Height59.59 in (149 cm)
Height Rops98 in (248 cm)
Wheelbase81.1 in (205 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread61 in (154 cm)

Weight

diesel

Weight4,399 lbs
Shipping4,489 lbs (2,036 kg)

gas

Shipping4,399 lbs (1,995 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag7.50-16, 9.00-16
Rear Ag14.9-24, 16.9-24
Front Industrial7.50-16, 9.00-16
Rear Industrial14.9-24

Fuel

Capacity16 gal (60.6 L)

Steering

Typetwo- or four-post optional

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth129 in (327 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 10-ft Backhoe