Ford
550
Horsepower
59hp
Production
1975–1978
Category
farm
Overview
Production
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Tractor Type | backhoe loader |
Mechanical
| Drive Type | two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Steering | power |
| Brakes | mechanical wet disc |
| Rops Type | four-post canopy |
| Cab | optional with heater |
| Differential Lock | mechanical rear |
Hydraulics
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 25.3 gpm (95.8 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Pressure | 2,200 psi (151.7 bar) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 21 gal (79.5 L) |
Fuel Capacity
| Fuel Capacity Rops | 24 gal (90.8 L) |
|---|
Other
| Engine Options | 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Steering Capacity | 2 qts (1.9 L) |
| Front Axle Capacity | 33.6 qts (31.8 L) |
Engine
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Power Gross | 59 hp (44 kW) |
| Power Net | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 300 |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.36 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.43 mm) |
| Idle | 600-2450 RPM |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
Option 1
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Idle | 600-2450 RPM |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | diesel |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Power Net | 56 hp (41.8 kW) |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Power Gross | 59 hp (44 kW) |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Oil Capacity | 7 qts (6.6 L) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 300 |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.01 in (0.36 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.43 mm) |
Option 2
| Engine | Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline |
|---|---|
| Cooling | liquid-cooled |
| Cylinders | 3-cylinder |
| Fuel Type | gasoline |
| Rated | 2,200 RPM |
| Bore | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Fuel System | updraft carburetor |
| Firing Order | 1-2-3 |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Starter Type | electric |
| Starter Volts | 12 |
| Stroke | 4.4 in (112 mm) |
| Sparkplug Type | Motorcraft AG5 |
| Displacement | 201 ci (3.3 L) |
| Point Gap | 0.03 in (0.64 mm) |
| Bore Stroke | 4.4x4.4 in (112 x 112 mm) |
| Coolant Capacity | 15.3 qts (14.5 L) |
| Sparkplug Gap | 0.03 in (0.64 mm) |
| Intake Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.41 mm) |
| Exhaust Valve Clearance | 0.02 in (0.48 mm) |
Dimensions
| Length | 280 in (711 cm) |
|---|---|
| Width | 82 in (208 cm) |
| Height Rops | 106 in (269 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 80 in (203 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14 in (35 cm) |
| Clearance Front Axle | 12 in (30 cm) |
| Front Tread | 68 in (172 cm) |
| Rear Tread | 64 in (162 cm) |
| Weight | 11,400 lbs (5,171 kg) |
| Weight Note | Weight with tractor-loader-backhoe |
| Tires Industrial Rear | 16.9x24, 16.9x28 |
| Tires Industrial Front | 7.50x16, 9.00x16 |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | torque converter |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 forward and reverse |
| Transmission Description | Four-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 Capacity | 19 qts (18 L) |
| Oil Type | Ford M-2C53A |
| Oil Change Interval Hours | 1,200 |
Available Attachments
Front-end loaderBackhoe
| Reach | 200 in (508 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 753 Backhoe |
| Swing Arc | 185 ° |
| Digging Depth | 164 in (416 cm) |
| Loading Height | 112 in (284 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation | 186 ° |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,300 lbs (3,764 kg) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 5,630 lbs (2,553 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 158 in (401 cm) |
Option 1
| Reach | 200 in (508 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 753 Backhoe |
| Swing Arc | 185 ° |
| Digging Depth | 164 in (416 cm) |
| Loading Height | 112 in (284 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation | 186 ° |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,300 lbs (3,764 kg) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 5,630 lbs (2,553 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 158 in (401 cm) |
Option 2
| Reach | 216 in (548 cm) |
|---|---|
| Backhoe Model | Ford 755 Backhoe |
| Swing Arc | 185 ° |
| Digging Depth | 184 in (467 cm) |
| Loading Height | 120 in (304 cm) |
| Bucket Rotation | 186 ° |
| Backhoe Bucket Force | 8,300 lbs (3,764 kg) |
| Backhoe Dipperstick Force | 6,190 lbs (2,807 kg) |
| Two Foot Flat Digging Depth | 177 in (449 cm) |