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Head to head · Sub-Compact
Ford 3055 vs UTB/Universal 550
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UTB/UniversalModel B
UTB/Universal 550
Utility
- power
- 55 hp
- displacement
- 190 ci
- Cylinders
- 4
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 3055
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tied305555 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
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | UTB/Universal | — |
| Model | 3055 | 550 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Utility | — |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | UTB | — |
| Power Output | 55hp | 55hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ 550+200 RPM · +9% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 | ▲ 550+1 · +33% |
| Displacement | 183ci | 190ci | ▲ 550+7 ci · +4% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 3.7in | ▲ 3055+0.5 in · +14% |
| Stroke | 4.4in | 4.3in | ▲ 3055+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear | Constant Mesh / Shuttle | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 128in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 67.3in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 61.8in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 4,409lb | 4,600lb | ▲ 550+191 lb · +4% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 540 (1.375) | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Three-Point Hitch | Same |
| Hitch Category | I | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter | — |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.5gal | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3055 | UTB/Universal 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 94th percentile (55 hp)B · 94th percentile (55 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 93rd percentile (183 ci)B · 95th percentile (190 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 90th percentile (4)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 40th percentile (8)B · 73rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 86th percentile (4,409 lb)B · 89th percentile (4,600 lb)
A · 3055B · 550Median Sub-Compact Tractor