Industrial Tractor · 1972Unverified
Ford 3550
Ford 3550 — Industrial tractor · 56 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.