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Ford 3550 vs Ford 4400
Verdict: Ford 3550 vs Ford 4400
The Ford 3550 and the Ford 4400 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4400 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. Ford 3550 is the lighter machine (4,399 kg vs 4,483 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 1965). In short: choose the Ford 4400 for outright pulling power, or the Ford 3550 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Ford
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
FordReference
FordReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
gasolineReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Differential lock
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mechanical rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
60.6 LReference
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Engine (gross)
42.1 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Engine (net)
37.3 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
107 x 97 mmReference
112 x 107 mmReference
Power (net)
32.7 kWReference
41.2 kWReference
Power (gross)
36.3 kWReference
43.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dryReference
Compression
7.75:1Reference
8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Torque
173.6 NmReference
198.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1350Reference
1450Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
18.0 LReference
12.5 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
13.2 LReference
Idle RPM
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600-2495Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
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Select-O-SpeedReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
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Type
torque converterReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
124.1 barReference
Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
67.4 lpmReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
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Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
13.2 lpmReference
Gas PTO (claimed)
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34.5 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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34.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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32.2 LReference
Capacity
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32.2 LReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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907 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
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540@1800Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
205 cmReference
Weight
1065 kgReference
4483 to 4550 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
14.9-24Reference
Ag front
9.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Length
302 cmReference
308 cmReference
Width
192 cmReference
179 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
149 cmReference
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Height (ROPS)
248 cmReference
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Clearance (front axle)
29 cmReference
29 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
142 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
2036 kgReference
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Max front axle
3175 kgReference
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Gas Shipping weight
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2033 kgReference
Diesel Shipping weight
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2063 kgReference
Steering wheel
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147 cmReference
Ford 3550 attachments
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
22Reference
22Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Gas Battery AH
77Reference
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Diesel Battery AH
128Reference
128Reference
Ground
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negativeReference
Gasoline Battery AH
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80Reference
Attachment overview
Ford 10-ft Backhoe
Backhoe type
Ford 12-ft BackhoeReference
Ford 753 BackhoeReference
Transport height
317 cmReference
317 cmReference
Digging depth
416 cmReference
406 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
401 cmReference
Reach from pivot
508 cmReference
431 cmReference
Loading height
284 cmReference
284 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
186°Reference
194°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
185°Reference
Bucket force
3764 kgReference
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Dipperstick force
2553 kgReference
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Ford 12-ft Backhoe
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Ford 4400 attachments
4400 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number plate inside the Ford 4400 hood panel, on the right side. Also stamped into the starter mount casting.Reference
Ford 750 Backhoe
Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 4400 Height
Hood
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136 cmReference
ROPS
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248 cmReference
Exhaust
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204 cmReference
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.