Ford industrial tractors
Ford 3550
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) |
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| PTO (claimed) | 38 hp (28.3 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 56.4 hp (42.1 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 14.9-24, 16.9-24 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |
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| Max front axle | 7000 lbs (3175 kg) |
Dimensions
| Width | 75.9 inches (192 cm) |
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| 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 |
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| Charging amps | 22 |
| Gas Battery AH | 77 |
| Charging system | generator |
| Diesel Battery AH | 128 |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| 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 |
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| 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) |
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| 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) |