Ford

5550

Farm tractor · 1970–1973 · 77 hp

Ford5550
EngineTransmissionHydraulicsDimensionsWeightTires & TracksFuelSteeringCabAttachmentsMore Ford

The Ford 5550 is a farm tractor manufactured from 1970 to 1973. It features a Ford 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine, and power steering. The transmission is a gear type with 6 forward and reverse.

Engine

EngineFord 4.2L 4-cylinder diesel
Fuel Typediesel
Cylinders4
Coolingliquid-cooled
Displacement256 ci (4.2 L)
Bore4.4 in (112 mm)
Stroke4.2 in (107 mm)
Compression Ratio16.5
Power Gross77.1 hp (57.5 kW)
Power Net70 hp (52.2 kW)
Torque Peak2,199 lb-ft (2,981.8 Nm)
Torque Peak1,300 RPM
Air Cleanerdry
Fuel Systemdirect injection
Starter Volts12
Oil Capacity9 qts (8.5 L)
Coolant Capacity20.4 qts (19.3 L)
ManufacturerFord
Rated2,100 RPM

Transmission

Transmission Typegear
Gears6 forward and reverse
Transmission DescriptionThree speeds in two ranges with torque converter and power reversing. Torque converter has stall speed of 1,800 engine rpm and a torque multiplication ratio of 2.8-to-1.
Oil Capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Available Options6-speed

Hydraulics

Pressure2,200 psi (151.7 bar)
Total Flow38 gpm (143.8 lpm)
Steering Flow4.2 gpm (15.9 lpm)
System Capacity47 gal (177.9 L)

Dimensions

Length291 in (739 cm)
Height Cab98 in (248 cm)
Wheelbase88 in (223 cm)
Ground Clearance16.5 in (41 cm)
Front Tread64 in (162 cm)
Rear Tread64 in (162 cm)

Weight

Weight15,585 lbs
Shipping15,585 lbs (7,069 kg)
Operating17,285 lbs (7,840 kg)

Tires & Tracks

Front Ag8.25-20
Rear Ag16.9-28
Front Industrial8.25-20, 11.00-15
Rear Industrial16.9-28, 18.4-28

Fuel

Capacity20 gal (75.7 L)

Steering

Typepower

Cab

Cabstandard with heater

Attachments

Front-end loaderBackhoe
Digging Depth210 in (533 cm)
Backhoe ModelFord Backhoe