Head to head · Sub-Compact

Ford 3055 vs UTB/Universal 550

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FordModel A

Ford 3055

Sub-Compact

power
55 hp
displacement
183 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 3055 specs
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UTB/UniversalModel B

UTB/Universal 550

Utility

power
55 hp
displacement
190 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 550 specs
FordFord 3055
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UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 550

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
305555 hp
55055 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

3055 is in the 94th percentile; 550 is in the 94th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550 higher · +7 ci (+4%)
3055183 ci
550190 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

3055 is in the 93rd percentile; 550 is in the 95th · 757 models

Cylinders

▲ 550 higher · +1 (+33%)
30553
5504
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

3055 is in the 50th percentile; 550 is in the 90th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ 550 higher · +4 (+50%)
30558
55012
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

3055 is in the 40th percentile; 550 is in the 73rd · 616 models

3055 (A)550 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerFordUTB/Universal
Model3055550
CategorySub-CompactUtility

Engine

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
ManufacturerFordUTB
Power Output55hp55hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,400RPM550+200 RPM · +9%
Cylinders34550+1 · +33%
Displacement183ci190ci550+7 ci · +4%
Bore4.2in3.7in3055+0.5 in · +14%
Stroke4.4in4.3in3055+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeGearConstant Mesh / Shuttle

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Length128inNot recorded
Width67.3inNot recorded
Height61.8inNot recorded
Operating Weight4,409lb4,600lb550+191 lb · +4%

Hydraulics

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Type540 (1.375)Not recorded

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIII/I
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x2 2WD
Drive TypeNot recorded2WD
Steering TypeNot recordedPower

Electrical

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric Starter

Capacities

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
Coolant3.5galNot recorded

Operator Station

SpecFord 3055UTB/Universal 550Difference
TypeNot recordedOpen

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 94th percentile (55 hp)B · 94th percentile (55 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 93rd percentile (183 ci)B · 95th percentile (190 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 40th percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 86th percentile (4,409 lb)B · 89th percentile (4,600 lb)
A · 3055B · 550Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageFord 3055Full spec pageUTB/Universal 550