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Backhoe Loader · 1975Unverified

Ford 550

Name: Ford 550
Brand: Ford

Ford 550 — Backhoe loader tractor · 59 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Ford 550 is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 59 hp, positioning it centrally within its class in terms of power. Produced from 1975 to 1978, this model features a 3-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, coupled with a 4-speed gearbox and two-wheel drive configuration. It has a listed weight of 5171 kg and is designed for tasks requiring up to 200 acres of land.

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

Rated power

59 hp

Weight

5171 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

109 rows

Recorded power

59 hp

Recorded weight

5171 kg

Transmissions

4-speed torque converter

Production years

1975-1978

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerFordReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Two-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Mechanical wet disc brakesReference

Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab with heater.Reference

Engine

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl dieselReference

Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasolineReference

Engine (gross)44.0 kWReference

Engine (net)41.8 kWReference

FordReference

dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke112 x 112 mmReference

Power (net)41.8 kWReference

Power (gross)44.0 kWReference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Idle RPM600-2450Reference

Firing order1-2-3Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity14.5 LReference

Coolant changeannuallyReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.432 mmReference

Oil capacity6.6 LReference

Oil change300 hReference

gasolineReference

Fuel systemupdraft carburetorReference

Cooling systemannualReference

SparkplugMotorcraft AG5Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.635 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.406 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.483 mmReference

Transmission

4-speed torque converterReference

6-speed gearReference

Transmission Ground clearance35 cmReference

Typetorque converterReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity18.0 LReference

Oil typeFord M-2C53AReference

Oil change600 h (filter)Reference

Oil change1200 h (oil)Reference

Four-speed gear shift with left-hand reverser. Power shuttle shifting from forward to reverse when the engine is below 1200 RPM. Tractor must be stopped, reverser placed in neutral, and engine RPM below 1200 to shift gears.Reference

TypegearReference

Gears6 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch330.2mm dry discReference

Oil capacity12.5 LReference

Oil change1200 hReference

Three forward and two reverse gears, with high-low range shift. Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gears or range.Reference

Capacities

Fuel90.8 LReference

Steering1.9 LReference

Front axle31.8 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.5 LReference

Capacity79.5 LReference

Pressure151.7 barReference

Pump flow95.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.1.9 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase203 cmReference

Weight5171 kgReference

Front tire7.50x16Reference

Rear tire16.9x24Reference

Industrial front7.50x16Reference

Industrial rear16.9x24Reference

Industrial front9.00x16Reference

Industrial front11.0x16Reference

Industrial rear16.9x28Reference

Length711 cmReference

Width208 cmReference

Height (ROPS)269 cmReference

Weight5171 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)30 cmReference

Front tread172 cmReference

Rear tread162 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth416 cmReference

Dump angle139 cmReference

550 Serial Numbers

Location:Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps32Reference

Charging amps51 (optional)Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Battery AH80 (gas)Reference

Battery AH128 (diesel)Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Ford 753 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 753 BackhoeReference

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

Ford 755 Backhoe

Backhoe typeFord 755 BackhoeReference

Digging depth467 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth449 cmReference

Reach from pivot548 cmReference

Loading height304 cmReference

Bucket Rotation186°Reference

Swing Arc185°Reference

Bucket force3764 kgReference

Dipperstick force2807 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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