Ford

3550

Horsepower
56hp
Production
1972–1975
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typeindustrial

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesmechanical wet disc
Rops Typetwo- or four-post optional
Final Drivesinboard planetary

Hydraulics

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

Other

Engine Options3.0L 3-cyl diesel, 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Operator Stationopen operator station
Fuel Tank Gas16 gal (60.6 L)
Steering Flow5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)
Available Attachmentsfront-end loader, backhoe
Hydraulic Pump Flow Optional21.5 gpm (81.4 lpm)

Engine

EngineFord 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement183 ci (3 L)
Bore4.2 in (107 mm)
Bore Stroke4.20x4.40 in (107 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross56.4 hp (42.1 kW)
Power Net50 hp (37.3 kW)
Torque1,500 RPM
Torque145.5 lb-ft (197.3 Nm)
Air Cleanerdry
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Coolant Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Rated2,200 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 3.0L 3-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,200 RPM
Torque1,500 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Bore4.2 in (107 mm)
ManufacturerFord
Power Net50 hp (37.3 kW)
Torque145.5 lb-ft (197.3 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Power Gross56.4 hp (42.1 kW)
Displacement183 ci (3 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Compression Ratio16.5
Bore Stroke4.20x4.40 in (107 x 112 mm)
Coolant Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)

Option 2

EngineFord 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled inline
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,100 RPM
Torque1,350 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Bore4.2 in (107 mm)
ManufacturerFord
Power Net43.8 hp (32.7 kW)
Torque128 lb-ft (173.6 Nm)
Starter Volts12
Stroke3.8 in (97 mm)
Power Gross48.7 hp (36.3 kW)
Displacement158 ci (2.6 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Compression Ratio7.75
Bore Stroke4.2x3.8 in (107 x 97 mm)
Coolant Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)

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)
Clearance Front Axle11.6 in (29 cm)
Front Tread56 in (142 cm)
Rear Tread61 in (154 cm)
Tires Ag Front7.50-16, 9.00-16
Tires Ag Rear14.9-24, 16.9-24
Tires Lawn Rear16.9-24
Max Front Axle7,000 lbs (3,175 kg)
Tires Industrial Rear14.9-24
Tires Industrial Front7.50-16, 9.00-16
Gas Shipping Weight4,399 lbs (1,995 kg)
Diesel Shipping Weight4,489 lbs (2,036 kg)

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears6 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchdry disc
Oil Capacity13.8 qts (13.1 L)

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach170 in (431 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 10-ft Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
Backhoe Weight2,050 lbs (929 kg)
Digging Depth129 in (327 cm)
Loading Height99 in (251 cm)
Bucket Rotation172 °
Backhoe Bucket Force8,200 lbs (3,719 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force4,150 lbs (1,882 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height105 in (266 cm)

Option 1

Reach170 in (431 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 10-ft Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
Backhoe Weight2,050 lbs (929 kg)
Digging Depth129 in (327 cm)
Loading Height99 in (251 cm)
Bucket Rotation172 °
Backhoe Bucket Force8,200 lbs (3,719 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force4,150 lbs (1,882 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height105 in (266 cm)

Option 2

Reach200 in (508 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 12-ft Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
Backhoe Weight2,350 lbs (1,065 kg)
Digging Depth164 in (416 cm)
Loading Height112 in (284 cm)
Bucket Rotation186 °
Backhoe Bucket Force8,300 lbs (3,764 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force5,630 lbs (2,553 kg)
Backhoe Transport Height125 in (317 cm)