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Industrial Tractor · 1972Unverified

Ford 3550

Name: Ford 3550
Brand: Ford

Ford 3550 — Industrial tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 3550 is an industrial tractor model with a rated output of 56 hp, classifying it as one of the more compact options in its class. It was manufactured between 1972 and 1975. The tractor features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 6-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive. The listed weight ranges from 4399 to 4489 pounds, suited for tasks covering up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

56 hp

Weight

4399 to 4489 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

109 rows

Recorded power

56 hp

Recorded weight

929 kg

Transmissions

6-speed

Production years

1972-1975

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Industrial tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Final drivesinboard planetaryReference

Power steeringReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Open operator station. Two- or four-post ROPS optional.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.0L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 2.6L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Fuel tank60.6 LReference

Engine (gross)42.1 kWReference

Engine (net)37.3 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)42.1 kWReference

Air cleanerdryReference

Compression16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Torque197.3 NmReference

Torque RPM1500Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Coolant capacity13.1 LReference

gasolineReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke107 x 97 mmReference

Power (net)32.7 kWReference

Power (gross)36.3 kWReference

Compression7.75:1Reference

Rated RPM2100Reference

Torque173.6 NmReference

Torque RPM1350Reference

Transmission

6-speedReference

8-speedReference

4-speed torque converterReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Oil capacity13.1 LReference

Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)28.3 kWReference

Typeopen centerReference

Pressure172.4 barReference

Pump flow20.4 lpmReference

Total flow72.3 lpmReference

Total flow81.4 lpmReference

Steering flow20.8 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase205 cmReference

Weight4399 to 4489 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

Rear tire14.9-24Reference

Weight929 kgReference

Weight1065 kgReference

Ag front7.50-16Reference

Ag rear14.9-24Reference

Ag front9.00-16Reference

Ag rear16.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf rear16.9-24Reference

Industrial front7.50-16Reference

Industrial rear14.9-24Reference

Industrial rear16.9-24Reference

Industrial front9.00-16Reference

Length302 cmReference

Width192 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)149 cmReference

Height (ROPS)248 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)29 cmReference

Front tread142 cmReference

Rear tread154 cmReference

Shipping1995 kgReference

Shipping2036 kgReference

Max front axle3175 kgReference

Ford 3550 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

Electrical

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging amps22Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Gas Battery AH77Reference

Diesel Battery AH128Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford 10-ft Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 10-ft BackhoeReference

Transport height266 cmReference

Digging depth327 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth317 cmReference

Reach from pivot431 cmReference

Loading height251 cmReference

Bucket Rotation172°Reference

Swing Arc185°Reference

Bucket force3719 kgReference

Dipperstick force1882 kgReference

Ford 12-ft Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 12-ft BackhoeReference

Transport height317 cmReference

Digging depth416 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth401 cmReference

Reach from pivot508 cmReference

Loading height284 cmReference

Bucket Rotation186°Reference

Swing Arc185°Reference

Bucket force3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force2553 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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