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Ford 3550

Ford 3550 tractor
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The Ford 3550 is an industrial tractor produced from 1972 to 1975. It features a choice of Ford 3.0L 3-cylinder diesel or 2.6L 3-cylinder gasoline engines, delivering up to 56.4 hp gross power. The tractor offers multiple transmission options including 6-speed, 8-speed, and a 4-speed torque converter. It has two-wheel drive with inboard planetary final drives and mechanical wet disc brakes. The open operator station can be equipped with two- or four-post ROPS. Hydraulics are open center type with a pressure of 2500 psi and various flow rates. Dimensions include an 81.1 inch wheelbase and weights ranging from 4399 to 4489 lbs depending on engine type. Attachments include front-end loaders and backhoes with detailed specifications. Electrical system includes a 12-volt generator charging system with 22 amps output.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 3550

Power

Engine (net):50 hp (37.3 kW)
PTO (claimed):38 hp (28.3 kW)
Engine (gross):56.4 hp (42.1 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:14.9-24, 16.9-24
Ag front:7.50-16, 9.00-16
Lawn/turf rear:16.9-24
Industrial rear:14.9-24, 16.9-24
Industrial front:7.50-16, 9.00-16

Engine

Fuel tank:16 gal (60.6 L)
Diesel engine:3-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 183 ci (3.0 L), Bore/Stroke 4.20x4.40 inches (107 x 112 mm), Power (net) 50 hp (37.3 kW), Power (gross) 56.4 hp (42.1 kW), Air cleaner dry, Compression 16.5:1, Rated RPM 2200, Torque 145.5 lb-ft (197.3 Nm), Torque RPM 1500, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 7 qts (6.6 L), Coolant capacity 13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Engine options:Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasoline
Gasoline engine:3-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline, 158 ci (2.6 L), Bore/Stroke 4.2x3.8 inches (107 x 97 mm), Power (net) 43.8 hp (32.7 kW), Power (gross) 48.7 hp (36.3 kW), Air cleaner dry, Compression 7.75:1, Rated RPM 2100, Torque 128 lb-ft (173.6 Nm), Torque RPM 1350, Starter volts 12, Oil capacity 7 qts (6.6 L), Coolant capacity 13.8 qts (13.1 L)

Weight

Shipping:4,399 lbs (gas tractor-only) (1995 kg), 4,489 lbs (diesel tractor-only) (2036 kg)
Max front axle:7000 lbs (3175 kg)

Dimensions

Width:75.9 inches (192 cm)
Length:119 inches (302 cm)
Wheelbase:81.1 inches (205 cm)
Rear tread:61 inches (154 cm)
Front tread:56 inches (142 cm)
Height (ROPS):98 inches (248 cm)
Clearance (front axle):11.6 inches (29 cm)
Height (steering wheel):59.59 inches (149 cm)

Electrical

Battery volts:12
Charging amps:22
Gas Battery AH:77
Charging system:generator
Diesel Battery AH:128

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:5.4 gpm (20.4 lpm)
Total flow:19.1 gpm (72.3 lpm), 21.5 gpm (optional) (81.4 lpm)
Steering flow:5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Two-wheel drive
Brakes:Mechanical wet disc brakes
Final drives:inboard planetary
Power steering:Yes
Operator station:Open operator station. Two- or four-post ROPS optional.

Production

Type:Industrial tractor
Years made:1972 - 1975
Manufacturer:Ford

Attachments

Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe
735 Loader:2500 lbs lift (full at pin) (1134 kg), 3770 lbs breakout (1710 kg), 45° dump, 25 inches reach (dumped) (63 cm), 73 inches reach (ground) (185 cm), 22° rollback, 126 inches height (at pin) (320 cm), 102 inches clearance (dumped) (259 cm), raise: 4.8s, dump: 3.1s, lower: 2.3s, weight: 1495 lbs (678 kg)
Ford 10-ft Backhoe:Weight 2050 lbs (929 kg), Transport height 105 inches (266 cm), Digging depth 129 inches (327 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 125 inches (317 cm), Reach from pivot 170 inches (431 cm), Loading height 99 inches (251 cm), Bucket Rotation 172°, Swing Arc 185°, Bucket force 8200 lbs (3719 kg), Dipperstick force 4150 lbs (1882 kg)
Ford 12-ft Backhoe:Weight 2350 lbs (1065 kg), Transport height 125 inches (317 cm), Digging depth 164 inches (416 cm), 2-Foot flat digging depth 158 inches (401 cm), Reach from pivot 200 inches (508 cm), Loading height 112 inches (284 cm), Bucket Rotation 186°, Swing Arc 185°, Bucket force 8300 lbs (3764 kg), Dipperstick force 5630 lbs (2553 kg)

Transmission

6-speed:6 forward and 4 reverse gears, dry disc clutch, oil capacity 13.8 qts (13.1 L)
8-speed:8 forward and 2 reverse gears, dry disc clutch, oil capacity 13.8 qts (13.1 L)
Options:6-speed, 8-speed, 4-speed torque converter
Torque converter:4 forward and reverse gears, oil capacity 19 qts (18.0 L)