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Head to head · Industrial
Ford 3500 vs Ford 550
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FordModel B
Ford 550
Industrial
- power
- 59 hp
- displacement
- 201 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
FordFord 3500
vs
FordFord 550
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Industrial
Engine Displacement
▲ 550 higher · +26 ci (+15%)3500175 ci
550201 ci
Median Industrial Tractor284 ci
3500 is in the 28th percentile; 550 is in the 33rd · 53 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied35003
5503
Median Industrial Tractor4
3500 is in the 21st percentile; 550 is in the 21st · 55 models
Length
▲ 550 higher · +159 in (+131%)3500121 in
550280 in
Median Industrial Tractor125 in
3500 is in the 36th percentile; 550 is in the 97th · 39 models
Width
▲ 550 higher · +16.2 in (+25%)350065.7 in
55081.9 in
Median Industrial Tractor70.5 in
3500 is in the 42nd percentile; 550 is in the 69th · 43 models
3500 (A)550 (B)Median Industrial Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | 3500 | 550 | — |
| Category | Industrial | Industrial | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Model | Ford | Ford | Same |
| Power Output | 46hp | 59hp | ▲ 550+13 hp · +28% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,200RPM | ▲ 550+200 RPM · +10% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 175ci | 201ci | ▲ 550+26 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 4.2in | 4.4in | ▲ 550+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 4.2in | 4.4in | ▲ 550+0.2 in · +5% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gear type with dry disc clutch | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 121in | 280in | ▲ 550+159 in · +131% |
| Width | 65.7in | 81.9in | ▲ 550+16.2 in · +25% |
| Height | 58.7in | 106in | ▲ 550+47.3 in · +81% |
| Operating Weight | 4,255lb | Not recorded | — |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Open center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Transmission or independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | I | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 1,698lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
| Brake Type | Mechanical drum | Mechanical wet disc | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 3.7gal | 3.8gal | ▲ 550+0.2 gal · +6% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 3500 | Ford 550 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Open operator station | Four-post ROPS canopy | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Displacement
median 284 ciA · 28th percentile (175 ci)B · 33rd percentile (201 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 21st percentile (3)B · 21st percentile (3)
Length
median 125 inA · 36th percentile (121 in)B · 97th percentile (280 in)
Width
median 70.5 inA · 42nd percentile (65.7 in)B · 69th percentile (81.9 in)
Height
median 74.9 inA · 12th percentile (58.7 in)B · 89th percentile (106 in)
A · 3500B · 550Median Industrial Tractor