The Ford 550 is a 2WD backhoe loader tractor manufactured by Ford from 1975 to 1978.
The Ford 550 is equipped with one of two engines: a 3.3 L (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder diesel engine or a 3.3 L (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder gasoline engine and one of two transmissions: a torque converter transmission with 4 forward and 4 reverse gears or a gear type transmission with 6 forward and 4 reverse gears and dry disc clutch.
The Ford 550 used power steering, mechanical wet disc brakes, four-post ROPS canopy or cab with heater (optional), and 90.8 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) fuel tank.
The tractor could be equipped with the following engines:
- Ford. It is a 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated diesel engine with 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the cylinder bore and 112.0 mm (4.41 in) of the piston stroke. This engine produced 59.8 PS (44.0 kW; 59.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm of output power.
- Ford. It is a 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) three-cylinder natural aspirated gasoline engine. The cylinder bore is 112.0 mm (4.41 in) and the piston stroke is 112..0 mm (4.41 in).
Following attachments are available for the Ford 550 backhoe loader tractor:
- Ford loader
- Ford 753 backhoe
- Ford 755 backhoe
Ford 550 Specifications
| General Specifications | |
| Model | Ford 550 |
| Length | 7,110 mm (279.9 in) |
| Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
| Height (ROPS) | 2,690 mm (105.9 in) |
| Wheel base | 2,030 mm (79.9 in) |
| Ground clearance (front axle) | 300 mm (11.8 in) |
| Weight | – |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90.8 liters (24 US gal.; 20 Imp. gal) |
| Battery | 12V, 80 Ah (Gas), 128 Ah (Diesel) |
| Cabin type | Four-post ROPS canopy or cab with heater (optional). |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112.0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
| Horsepower | 59.8 PS (44.0 kW; 59.0 HP) at 2,200 rpm |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | SAE 30, 10W |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 L (7 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.5 L (15.3 US. qt, 12.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Engine | |
| Engine model | Ford |
| Engine type | Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Displacement | 3.3 L, 3,294 cm2, (201.0 cu·in) |
| Bore and stroke | 112.0 mm X 112..0 mm (4.41 in X 4.41 in) |
| Horsepower | – |
| Starter | Electric |
| Oil type | SAE 30, 10W |
| Oil capacity: | 6.6 L (7 US. qt, 5.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Coolant capacity: | 14.5 L (15.3 US. qt, 12.8 Imp. qt.) |
| Transmission and chassis | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD |
| Steering type | Power |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc |
| Differential lock | Mechanical rear |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Torque converter |
| Gears | 4 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 30.9 kmh (19.2 mph) Reverse: 30.6 kmh (19 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 18.0 L (4.8 US. gal, 4 Imp. gal.) |
| Transmission model | – |
| Transmission type | Gear type with dry disc clutch |
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse |
| Speed | Forward: 29.8 kmh (18.5 mph) Reverse: 26.5 kmh (16.5 mph) |
| Transmission oil capacity | 12.5 L (3.3 US. gal, 2.7 Imp. gal.) |
| Tires | |
| Front tires | Industrial: 7.50×16 |
| Rear tires | Industrial: 16.9×24 |
| Hydraulic system | |
| Hydraulic type | – |
| Hydraulic capacity | 79.5 L (21 US. gal, 17.5 Imp. gal.) |
| Pressure | 2000 psi (137.9 bar) |
| Pump flow | 25.3 gpm (95.8 lpm) |
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