| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Backhoe loader tractor | |
| Ford 550 Engines | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl diesel | |
| Ford 3.3L 3-cyl gasoline | |
| Ford 550 Transmissions | |
| 4-speed torque converter | |
| 6-speed gear | |
| Ford 550 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 59 hp 44.0 kW |
| Engine (net) | 56 hp 41.8 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Mechanical wet disc brakes | |
| Four-post ROPS canopy. Optional cab with heater. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 24 gal 90.8 L |
| Hydraulic system | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Steering | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Front axle | 33.6 qts 31.8 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Capacity | 21 gal 79.5 L |
| Pressure | 2200 psi 151.7 bar |
| Pump flow | 25.3 gpm 95.8 lpm |
| Steering cap. | 2 qts 1.9 L |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 80 inches 203 cm |
| Weight | 11400 lbs 5171 kg |
| Front tire | 7.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9x24 |
| Backhoe & Loader | |
| Dig depth | 164 inches 416 cm |
| Dump angle | 55 inches 139 cm |
| 550 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Data plate on the left side of tractor's steering console. |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 32 |
|   | 51 (optional) |
| Charging volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 80 (gas) |
|   | 128 (diesel) |
| References | |
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| Operator's Manual 550 (SE 3495) published in 1975 | |
| Buyer's Guide published in 1976, by Ford |
| Page information | |
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