Ford industrial tractors

Ford 550

The Ford 550 is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1975 to 1978 by Ford. It features a 3.3L 3-cylinder engine available in diesel or gasoline versions, producing 56 hp net and 59 hp gross. The tractor offers two transmission options: a 4-speed torque converter and a 6-speed gear transmission. It has a two-wheel drive with mechanical rear differential lock, power steering, and mechanical wet disc brakes. The tractor is equipped with a four-post ROPS canopy with an optional cab and heater. It has a fuel capacity of 24 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 21 gallons. The Ford 550 has a wheelbase of 80 inches, length of 280 inches, width of 82 inches, and height of 106 inches with ROPS. It weighs 11,400 lbs. The tractor uses industrial tires with various front and rear sizes. The backhoe attachment offers a digging depth of 164 inches and the loader has a lift capacity of 4700 lbs at full pin. Electrical system is 12 volts with a 32 amp alternator and battery capacities of 80 AH for gas and 128 AH for diesel models.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Ford 550

Power

Engine (net)	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Engine (gross)	59 hp (44.0 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	16.9x24, 16.9x28
Industrial front	7.50x16, 9.00x16, 11.0x16

Engine

Options	Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel, Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	600-2450
Point gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Rated RPM	2200
Sparkplug	Motorcraft AG5
Oil change	300 h
Bore/Stroke	4.4x4.4 inches (112 x 112 mm)
Fuel system	updraft carburetor
Power (net)	56 hp (41.8 kW)
Displacement	201 ci (3.3 L)
Firing order	1-2-3
Oil capacity	7 qts (6.6 L)
Diesel engine	Ford diesel 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Power (gross)	59 hp (44.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts	12
Coolant change	annually
Cooling system	annual
Gasoline engine	Ford gasoline 3-cylinder liquid-cooled
Coolant capacity	15.3 qts (14.5 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (hot) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.017 inches (hot) (0.432 mm)
Intake valve clearance (gasoline)	0.016 inches (hot) (0.406 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance (gasoline)	0.019 inches (hot) (0.483 mm)

Capacity

Fuel	24 gal (90.8 L)
Steering	2 qts (1.9 L)
Front axle	33.6 qts (31.8 L)
Hydraulic system	21 gal (79.5 L)

Dimensions

Width	82 inches (208 cm)
Length	280 inches (711 cm)
Weight	11400 lbs (tractor-loader-backhoe) (5171 kg)
Wheelbase	80 inches (203 cm)
Rear tread	64 inches (162 cm)
Front tread	68 inches (172 cm)
Height (ROPS)	106 inches (269 cm)
Clearance (front axle)	12 inches (30 cm)
Transmission Ground clearance	14 inches (35 cm)

Electrical

Ground	negative
Battery AH	80 (gas), 128 (diesel)
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	32 (51 optional)
Charging volts	12
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity	21 gal (79.5 L)
Pressure	2200 psi (151.7 bar)
Pump flow	25.3 gpm (95.8 lpm)
Steering capacity	2 qts (1.9 L)

Mechanical

ROPS	Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab with heater.
Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Mechanical wet disc brakes
Power steering	Yes
Differential lock	mechanical rear

Production

Type	Backhoe loader tractor
Manufacturer	Ford
Years produced	1975 - 1978

Attachments

Loader	4700 lbs lift (full at pin) (2131 kg), 8000 lbs breakout (3628 kg), 55° dump, 27 inches reach (dumped) (68 cm), 40° rollback, 129 inches height (at pin) (327 cm), 106 inches clearance (dumped) (269 cm), Bucket width: 84 inches (213 cm)
Ford 753 Backhoe	Backhoe type: Ford 753 Backhoe, 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)
Attachment overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Gear	Typegear Gears6 forward and 4 reverse NotesThree forward and two reverse gears, with high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range. Clutch330.2mm dry disc Oil typeFord M-2C53A Oil change1200 h Oil capacity13.2 qts (12.5 L)
Options	4-speed torque converter, 6-speed gear
Torque converter	Typetorque converter Gears4 forward and reverse NotesFour-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 typeFord M-2C53A Oil change600 h (filter), 1200 h (oil) Oil capacity19 qts (18.0 L)