Backhoe Loader · 1975Unverified
Ford 550
Ford 550 — Backhoe loader tractor · 59 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
59 hp
Weight
5171 kg
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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.