Ford

550

Farm tractor · 1975–1978 · 59 hp

Ford550
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabAttachmentsMore Ford

The Ford 550 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1975 to 1978. It features a Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel engine, and four-post canopy steering. The transmission is a torque converter type with 4 forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 3.3L 3-cyl diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders3
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement201 ci (3.3 L)
Bore4.4 in (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)
Coolant Capacity15.3 qts (14.5 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,200 RPM
Idle600-2450 RPM
Firing Order1-2-3
Oil Change Interval Hours300

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
Available Options4-speed torque converter, 6-speed gear

Hydraulics

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

Dimensions

Length280 in (711 cm)
Width82 in (208 cm)
Height Rops106 in (269 cm)
Wheelbase80 in (203 cm)
Ground Clearance14 in (35 cm)
Front Tread68 in (172 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)

Weight

Weight11,400 lbs (5,171 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag7.50x16
Rear Ag16.9x24
Front Industrial7.50x16, 9.00x16
Rear Industrial16.9x24, 16.9x28

Fuel

Capacity24 gal (90.8 L)

Steering

Typefour-post canopy

Cab

Caboptional with heater

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth164 in (416 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord 753 Backhoe