Ford

550

Horsepower
59hp
Production
1975–1978
Category
farm

Overview

Production

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Tractor Typebackhoe loader

Mechanical

Drive Typetwo-wheel drive
Steeringpower
Brakesmechanical wet disc
Rops Typefour-post canopy
Caboptional with heater
Differential Lockmechanical rear

Hydraulics

Hydraulic Pump Flow25.3 gpm (95.8 lpm)
Hydraulic Pressure2,200 psi (151.7 bar)
Hydraulic System Capacity21 gal (79.5 L)

Fuel Capacity

Fuel Capacity Rops24 gal (90.8 L)

Other

Engine Options3.3L 3-cyl diesel, 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline
Steering Capacity2 qts (1.9 L)
Front Axle Capacity33.6 qts (31.8 L)

Engine

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3-cylinder
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Power Gross59 hp (44 kW)
Power Net56 hp (41.8 kW)
Starter Volts12
Starter Typeelectric
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours300
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Firing Order1-2-3
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.36 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.43 mm)
Idle600-2450 RPM
Rated2,200 RPM

Option 1

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle600-2450 RPM
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typediesel
Rated2,200 RPM
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Firing Order1-2-3
ManufacturerFord
Power Net56 hp (41.8 kW)
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Power Gross59 hp (44 kW)
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Oil Capacity7 qts (6.6 L)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Oil Change Interval Hours300
Intake Valve Clearance0.01 in (0.36 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.43 mm)

Option 2

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel Typegasoline
Rated2,200 RPM
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Fuel Systemupdraft carburetor
Firing Order1-2-3
ManufacturerFord
Starter Typeelectric
Starter Volts12
Stroke4.4 in (112 mm)
Sparkplug TypeMotorcraft AG5
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Point Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
Bore Stroke4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm)
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Sparkplug Gap0.03 in (0.64 mm)
Intake Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.41 mm)
Exhaust Valve Clearance0.02 in (0.48 mm)

Dimensions

Length280 in (711 cm)
Width82 in (208 cm)
Height Rops106 in (269 cm)
Wheelbase80 in (203 cm)
Ground Clearance14 in (35 cm)
Clearance Front Axle12 in (30 cm)
Front Tread68 in (172 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)
Weight11,400 lbs (5,171 kg)
Weight NoteWeight with tractor-loader-backhoe
Tires Industrial Rear16.9x24, 16.9x28
Tires Industrial Front7.50x16, 9.00x16

Transmission

Transmission Typetorque converter
Gears4 forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionFour-speed gear shift with left-hand reverser. Power shuttle shifting from forward to reverse when the engine is below 1200 RPM. Tractor must be stopped, reverser placed in neutral, and engine RPM below 1200 to shift gears.
Oil Capacity19 qts (18 L)
Oil TypeFord M-2C53A
Oil Change Interval Hours1,200

Available Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Reach200 in (508 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 753 Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
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)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth158 in (401 cm)

Option 1

Reach200 in (508 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 753 Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
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)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth158 in (401 cm)

Option 2

Reach216 in (548 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 755 Backhoe
Swing Arc185 °
Digging Depth184 in (467 cm)
Loading Height120 in (304 cm)
Bucket Rotation186 °
Backhoe Bucket Force8,300 lbs (3,764 kg)
Backhoe Dipperstick Force6,190 lbs (2,807 kg)
Two Foot Flat Digging Depth177 in (449 cm)