Overview
The Ford 3055 is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Antwerp, Belgium, between 1970 and 1974. It is equipped with a 55 hp 3.0L three-cylinder diesel engine and an 8-speed gear transmission providing eight forward and two reverse gears. The machine features a Category I rear hitch with position and draft control alongside an independent 540 RPM rear power take-off.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Fuel System:
The 183 ci three-cylinder diesel engine utilizes direct injection and is supported by a 13.2-gallon fuel tank and a 12-volt negative ground electrical system.
Mechanical Configuration:
The chassis is built with manual steering, wet disc brakes, and planetary final drives, with available configurations for two-wheel or four-wheel drive.
Chassis and Tread Dimensions:
This model features a 78-inch wheelbase and a weight of 4409 lbs, with adjustable front and rear tread widths ranging from 52 to 80 inches.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Antwerp, Belgium |
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| Manufacturer | Ford |
Engine
| Engine type | Ford 3.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.20x4.40 inches (107 x 112 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Description | Ford / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 183 ci (3.0 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection |
| Oil capacity | 8 qts (7.6 L) |
| Power | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
| Clutch | 279.4mm dry dsic |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 8-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Manual steering / Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 13.2 gal (50.0 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 7 gal (26.5 L) |
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Hitch
| Control | position and draft control |
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| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 128 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
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| Height (hood) | 57.9 inches (147 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 61.8 inches (156 cm) |
| Length | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Rear tread | 52 to 80 inches (132 to 203 cm) |
| Weight | 4409 lbs (1999 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x19 |
| Rear tire | 12.4/11x36 |
| Weight | 4409 lbs (1999 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Ag front | 6.00x19 |
| Ag rear | 12.4/11x36 / 14.9/13x28 |
References
| Description | 3055 published in 1972, by Ford |
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