Compare/Ford 250C vs Ford 3550

Ford 250C vs Ford 3550

Verdict: Ford 250C vs Ford 3550

The Ford 250C 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 3550 is the lighter machine (4,399 kg vs 4,948 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Ford 250C is the newer design (1989 vs 1972). 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

With 16.9-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

41.8 kWReference

42.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

38.8 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)

38.8 kWReference

32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

41.8 kWReference

36.3 kWReference

Compression

16.3:1Reference

7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2100Reference

Torque

202.0 NmReference

173.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

10.4 LReference

13.1 LReference

Fuel tank

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60.6 LReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.8 kWReference

28.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

41.6 LReference

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Type

torque converterReference

Capacity

41.6 LReference

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Pressure

151.7 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

81.4 lpmReference

20.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

22.3 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

2.3 LReference

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Rear Type

I/IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

1397 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1800Reference

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Total flow

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81.4 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

60.6 LReference

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Steering

2.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

205 cmReference

Weight

4948 to 7637 poundsReference

1065 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

9.00-10Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

18.4-16.1Reference

16.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial front

11L-15Reference

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4WD Industrial front

12.0-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

2WD Industrial rear

14.9-24Reference

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Length

335 cmReference

302 cmReference

Width

208 cmReference

192 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

233 cmReference

248 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

220 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

35 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

147 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

168 cmReference

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Rear tread

154 cmReference

2WD Max front axle

4082 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

6286 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5216 kgReference

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Ag front

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9.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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16.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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9.00-16Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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149 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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29 cmReference

Front tread

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142 cmReference

Shipping

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2036 kgReference

Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

Ford 250C attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

22Reference

Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128Reference

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Gas Battery AH

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77Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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128Reference

Speeds

Ford 3550 attachments

Attachment overview

Ford 10-ft Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Ford 12-ft BackhoeReference

Transport height

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317 cmReference

Digging depth

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416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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401 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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508 cmReference

Loading height

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284 cmReference

Bucket Rotation

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186°Reference

Swing Arc

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185°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.