
SPECS / BACKHOE LOADERS
Ford 550 Specs
Ford 550 backhoe loader specifications: transmission type Gear type with dry disc clutch, length 711.0 cm, pump flow 95.8 LPM, years made 1975-1978.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | |
| Length | 711.0 cm | 279.9 in. |
| Pump Flow | 95.8 LPM | 25.3 GPM |
| Years Made | 1975-1978 | |
| Engine Model | Ford | |
| Engine Type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, inline | |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |
| Cylinders | 3 | |
| Displacement | 3294 cc | 201.0 cu in. |
| Bore | 11.20 cm | 4.41 in. |
| Stroke | 11.20 cm | 4.41 in. |
| Battery | 12 V, 80 Ah , 128 Ah | |
| Starter | Electric | |
| Height | 269.0 cm | Height with ROPS: 105.9 in. |
| Wheelbase | 203.0 cm | 79.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 30.0 cm | Front axle: 11.8 in. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90.8 l | 24.0 gal |
| Oil Capacity | 6.6 l | 1.7 gal |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.5 l | 3.8 gal |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 12.5 l | 3.3 gal |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 79.5 l | 21.0 gal |
| Engine Oil Type | SAE 30, 10W | |
| Gears | 6 forward and 4 reverse | |
| Chassis | 4×2 2WD | |
| Max. Travel Speed | 26.5 km/h | Forward: 18.5 MPH (29.8 km/h) Reverse: 16.5 MPH |
| Brakes | Mechanical wet disc | |
| Differential Lock | Mechanical rear | |
| Cabin Type | Four-post ROPS canopy or cab with heater . | |
| Steering Type | Power | |
| Front Tires | Industrial: 7.50×16 | |
| Rear Tires | Industrial: 16.9×24 | |
| Working Pressure | 137.9 bar | 2000.0 psi |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
