Compare/Ford 1841 vs Ford 3550

Ford 1841 vs Ford 3550

Verdict: Ford 1841 vs Ford 3550

The Ford 1841 and the Ford 3550 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. Ford 1841 is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 4,399 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 3550 is the newer design (1972 vs 1957). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

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Ford

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Best match

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

The optional Reversing Transmission adds a reverser lever to the left side of the tractor. The lever allows an unsychronized shuttle shift by stopping the tractor, using the clutch, and pulling the lever.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

12x28Reference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

1811

Select-O-Speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1821

Four-speed, no PTO or hydraulicsReference

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1841

Four-speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1871

Select-O-Speed with PTO and hydraulicsReference

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1881

Select-O-Speed with multi-speed PTO and hydraulicsReference

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Engine

42.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.8 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 91 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Compression

16.8:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Firing order

1-2-4-3Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.1 LReference

Sparkplug

14MMReference

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Sparkplug gap

0.686 mmReference

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Point gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.381 mmReference

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Oil capacity

5.7 LReference

18.0 LReference

Power

42.0 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

dryReference

Torque

190.4 NmReference

173.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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42.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (net)

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32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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36.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

unsynchronized shuttleReference

torque converterReference

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 80Reference

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Transmission

Reversing TransmissionReference

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Clutch

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dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

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Rear axle

10.9 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

7.6 LReference

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Capacity

7.6 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Total flow

15.1 lpmReference

81.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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28.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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20.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

205 cmReference

Weight

1317 kgReference

1065 kgReference

Front tire

7.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12x28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag rear

13x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

7.50x16Reference

9.00-16Reference

Industrial rear

12x28Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

325 cmReference

302 cmReference

Width

175 cmReference

192 cmReference

Shipping weight

1723 kgReference

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Front tread

137 cmReference

142 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 193 cmReference

154 cmReference

Ag front

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9.00-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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16.9-24Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Shipping

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2036 kgReference

Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

Ford 1841 attachments

1841 Serial Numbers

1957

1001Reference

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1958

11977Reference

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1959

58312Reference

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1960

105943Reference

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1961

131427Reference

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1962

155531Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negative (12V)Reference

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Charging system

generatorReference

Charging amps

20Reference

22Reference

Batteries

2 (diesel)Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

12Reference

Battery AH

80Reference

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Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Attachment overview

Ford 713 10f Backhoe

Backhoe type

Ford 713 14f BackhoeReference

Ford 12-ft BackhoeReference

Transport height

383 cmReference

317 cmReference

Digging depth

429 cmReference

416 cmReference

Reach from pivot

533 cmReference

508 cmReference

Loading height

355 cmReference

284 cmReference

Swing Arc

185°Reference

Ford 713 12f Backhoe

Ford 713 14f Backhoe

Ford 3550 attachments

Ford 10-ft Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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401 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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186°Reference

Bucket force

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3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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2553 kgReference

Ford 12-ft Backhoe

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.