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J.I. Case 550

J.I. Case 550 tractor
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The J.I. Case 550 is a bulldozer manufactured from 1989 to 1991. It features a Case 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75 hp gross and 67 hp net. The tractor uses a 4-speed power shift transmission and a crawler drive with bull gear final drives. It has hydraulic wet disc brakes and a four-post ROPS for safety. The fuel capacity is 27.5 gallons, and the hydraulic system holds 8.5 gallons. The open center hydraulic system operates at 1650 psi with a pump flow of 22 gpm. The tractor weighs 13,300 lbs and has 16-inch tracks with various ground pressure and area specifications for LT and LGP tracks. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 950 CCA and a 65-amp alternator. Attachments include front-mount blades in 96 and 104 inch widths with hydraulic lift and angle capabilities.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 550

Power

Engine (net):67 hp (50.0 kW)
Engine (gross):75 hp (55.9 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Case 4-390
Notes:The turbocharged 4T-390 was also available for high-altitude use with the same power ratings.
Torque:201 lb-ft (272.6 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Torque RPM:1600
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.00x4.72 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Compression:18.5:1
Fuel system:direct injection
Power (net):67 hp (50.0 kW)
Displacement:239 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity:11.2 qts (10.6 L)
Power (gross):75 hp (55.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:16.4 qts (15.5 L)

Height

ROPS:100.6 inches (255 cm)
Exhaust:89.7 inches (227 cm)
Steering wheel:73 inches (185 cm)

Tracks

LT width:16 inches (40 cm)
LGP width:2.8 inches (7 cm)
LT area on ground:2496 in² (1.6 m²)
LGP area on ground:4368 in² (2.8 m²)
LT ground pressure:5.3 psi (0.4 bar)
LGP ground pressure:3.0 psi (0.2 bar)
LT length on ground:78 inches (198 cm)
LGP length on ground:78 inches (198 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:27.5 gal (104.1 L)
Hydraulic system:8.5 gal (32.2 L)

Dimensions

Weight:13300 lbs (6032 kg)
Gauge (LT):53 inches (134 cm)
Gauge (LGP):64 inches (162 cm)
LT dozer length:154.8 inches (393 cm)
LGP dozer length:154.8 inches (393 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:950
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:65
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:8.5 gal (32.2 L)
Pressure:1650 psi (113.8 bar)
Pump flow:22 gpm (83.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:crawler
Brakes:Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Safety:Four-post ROPS
Final drives:bull gear

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Years made:1989 - 1991
Manufacturer:J.I. Case

Attachments

Details:96" Blade Case LT front-mount 96 inches width (243 cm), 30 inches height (76 cm), 30 inches lift (76 cm), 13 inches tilt (33 cm), Angling 25°, 19.6 inches cut (49 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle; 104" Blade Case LGP front-mount 104 inches width (264 cm), 28 inches height (71 cm), 39 inches lift (99 cm), 14 inches tilt (35 cm), Angling 25°, 19.6 inches cut (49 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
Blade types:blade

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

Related Models

J.I. Case 550E

Model:550E