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Ford 3550 Discussions (27)

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    Recent Purchase Ford 3550 - Lacks Power

    I recently purchased a 1973 Ford 3550, 3 cylinder gas, with a front end loader. Overall, it's in pretty decent shape for it's age. I don't know it's history, but it looks like the original owner...
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    Ford 3550 in need of TLC

    Just got my old 3550 Ford industrial running and need to replace a rear axle seal and bearing.
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    1970 ford 3550 fitting leak for backhoe u

    Recently purchased a 1970 ford 3550 loader backhoe. One of the hydraulic hoses for the bucket curl blew my first time using it off the trailer. It was right in the middle of the hoses, and the...
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    Recently acquired Ford 3550 loader/backhoe

    Just picked up my first backhoe. Drove it off the trailer and blew a hose for the bucket curl first time using it! Surely a sign of good times to come. As luck would have it, I had to remove most...
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    Ford 3550 tractor with Titan Attachments BK215 backhoe?

    Hi everyone, We just picked up a Ford 3550 tractor from government auction. It has the front end loader but no backhoe. I've been reading a bunch of threads here about this tractor and ours is...
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    Oil & Fuel Leak from bleed line/injectors 1973 ford 3550

    I've got a diesel leak above the fuel pump somewhere. I can't figure out exactly where it's at. I've never done anything to the injectors aside from unscrewing them when bleeding the fuel lines...
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    Loader ford 3550 skip loader hydraulic fill point ?

    HI, new to the site I just bought an older ford 3550 skip loader at an auction, it came with a full set of opp., and service manuals. I know this must sound really dump but I can't seem to find...
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    Loader Ford 3550 industrial transmission help

    My father in law has a 69 ford 3550. This has what I assume is the 4/4 power reversing transmission. It has a 4 speed transmission with a torque converter and a lever on the dash to shift from...
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    Fuel Pump Assembly and Function Ford 3550

    I was working on a fuel leak on my '73 3550 when I popped a nut off what I think is the fuel level control shaft (number 85 at Object moved under Fuel System/09E01). The leak was coming from the...
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    Ford 3550 Hydraulic Fluid/Filter Change gone wrong already

    My 1973 Ford 3550 needs the hydraulic fluid changed because its super milky. I'm super poor right now so I'm going to try doing this myself by warming up the fluid, draining it with the hoe...
  11. Kenneth S

    Ford 3550 pto?

    I've been thinking about going to look at a Ford 3550 industrial tractor with a front end loader, and 3 point hookup (no shuttle shift) 3 speed with hi, and low range, and no pto. I've seen some...
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    ford 3550 backhoe cylinders

    Looking for information about the hydraulic cylinders on the backhoe of a 3550 ford diesel. Main cylinder is leaking and i'm looking for a site to get seals and packing.
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    Ford 3550 pto shaft replacement and decoding of model numbers

    I have a ford 3550 that is losing oil from around the pto shaft. Appears the shaft is bent as the fluid loss is quite large and the seal has already been replaced New holland wants over$600 for...
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    Hard Starting 73 Ford 3550

    So I'm here in Ct and it's about 60 degrees out. When I start my tractor it turns and turns and turns, the oil pressure slowly goes up and once it hits around 40-43 psi it stops increasing and...
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    Engine block heater - 1973 Ford 3550

    I know the engine block heater debate has been done to death (magnetic v. radiator, etc.). I just want to know if both an inline coolant heater and a block heater will work for my older machine...
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    Laundry List Ford 3550

    I just picked up a ford 3550 with loader and backhoe for my small horse farm and I'm fairly new to tractor repair but have some maintenance experience. I've always been told all tractors leak a...
  17. CTPhil

    New Front Tires Ford 3550

    I've been going back and forth about new front tires for my 3550, I'd basically put it on hold and was just going with the dry rotted industrial tires that were on it. It's now on the front...
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    Buying Advice Advice for replacing Ford 3550

    I am looking at buying a replacement for my Ford 3550 w/loader. She's been a great tractor, and still plenty of power, time for a 4wdrive and ability to adapt to more implements without continued...
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    ford 3550 backhoe hydraulic fluid

    Can anyone tell me what weight of hydraulic fluid to use in a Ford 3550 Loader Backhoe?
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    ford 3550 backhoe hydraulic fluid

    Can anyone tell me what hydraulic fluid to use in a ford 3550 backhoe? thanks.
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3550 Ford
Ford 3550
Model Year: 1973

After searching for some time for a tractor suitable for our recently purchased farm I decided to buy this Ford 3550. I did not need a new tractor as my farming neighbors all have modern tractors and equipment such as hay making and loaders and they are quite willing to do work for me. My main usage for the tractor will be slashing the pastures, the farm was without stock for a season and is quite overgrown. The farm is gentle rolling hills to steep in places. I felt that the 3550 was a stable work platform for the type of country and and work it had to do. The 3550 has a low center of gravity. This was one of the main features that I was looking for in a tractor. I know that the 3550 was made to be a work platform for a backhoe and front end loader however this tractor has never been used for that purpose. The tractor looks to have had a good life, being looked after by the previous owner. I have also found it a little hard to start on cold days, however it has never failed to start. I look forward to using the 3550 in the coming months and will update this review at a later date.

Pros: Low center of gravity, ROPS and good condition.
Cons: 1970s technology; not 4x4.

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