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Ford 3550 vs Ford 4500
Verdict: Ford 3550 vs Ford 4500
The Ford 3550 and the Ford 4500 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 4500 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. Ford 3550 is the lighter machine (4,399 kg vs 4,510 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 4500 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
Four gears, plus reverse, in two ranges.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Steering
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power assistReference
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
18.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.1 LReference
14.5 LReference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
dry discReference
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Transmission
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Dual RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
28.3 kWReference
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Type
torque converterReference
gearReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Pump flow
20.4 lpmReference
80.6 lpmReference
Total flow
81.4 lpmReference
100.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
20.8 lpmReference
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Gasoline PTO (claimed)
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33.9 kWReference
Diesel PTO (claimed)
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34.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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30.3 LReference
Capacity
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30.3 LReference
Valves
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0 to 2Reference
Rear Type
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IIReference
Rear lift
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907 kgReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
205 cmReference
201 cmReference
Weight
1065 kgReference
1632 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
16.9-24Reference
Ag front
9.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Lawn/turf rear
16.9-24Reference
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Industrial front
9.00-16Reference
9.00-16Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
16.9-28Reference
Length
302 cmReference
701 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
30 cmReference
Front tread
142 cmReference
142 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
152 to 193 cmReference
Shipping
2036 kgReference
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Max front axle
3175 kgReference
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Lawn/turf front
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16.9-24Reference
Shipping weight
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3280 kgReference
Steering wheel
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149 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 Side-Shift BackhoeReference
Transport height
317 cmReference
345 cmReference
Digging depth
416 cmReference
391 cmReference
2-Foot flat digging depth
401 cmReference
381 cmReference
Reach from pivot
508 cmReference
524 cmReference
Loading height
284 cmReference
309 cmReference
Bucket Rotation
186°Reference
186°Reference
Swing Arc
185°Reference
182°Reference
Bucket force
3764 kgReference
3764 kgReference
Dipperstick force
2553 kgReference
2553 kgReference
Ford 12-ft Backhoe
Capacities
Fuel
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60.6 LReference
Ford 4500 attachments
4500 Serial Numbers
Location:
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Serial number stamped on the right side of the Ford 4500 clutch housing, behind the starter. Additional plate inside the Ford 4500 hood panel, on the right side.Reference
Ford 753 Backhoe
Ford 755 Backhoe
Bucket width
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60 cmReference
Ford Side-Shift Backhoe
Ford 4500 Height
Hood
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141 cmReference
ROPS
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255 cmReference
Exhaust
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207 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.