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J.I. Case 550E

The J.I. Case 550E is a bulldozer produced from 1992 to 1994. It features a Case 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75 hp gross and 67 hp net. The tractor uses a 4-speed torque converter transmission and a crawler drive with bull gear final drives. It has hydraulic wet disc brakes and a four-post ROPS with canopy. Fuel capacity is 30.5 gallons, and the hydraulic system holds 10.3 gallons. The open center hydraulic system operates at 2500 psi pressure with a pump flow of 18 gpm. The dozer length is 154.5 inches, with operating weights ranging from 13,425 to 13,525 pounds. Track widths vary with LGP options, and ground pressure ranges from 3.2 to 5.5 psi. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 700 CCA and a 65-amp alternator. Attachments include front-mount blades of 96 and 104 inches width with hydraulic lift and angle capabilities.
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Technical Specifications

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

Power

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

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Case 4-390
Torque:186 lb-ft (252.2 Nm)
Starter:electric
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1450
Bore/Stroke:4.02x4.72 inches (102 x 120 mm)
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)

Tracks

Width:16 inches (40 cm)
LGP width:20 inches (50 cm), 28 inches (71 cm)
Area on ground:2496 in² (1.6 m²)
Ground pressure:5.5 psi (0.4 bar)
Length on ground:78 inches (198 cm)
LGP area on ground:3120 in² (2.0 m²), 4368 in² (2.8 m²)
LGP ground pressure:4.3 psi (0.3 bar), 3.2 psi (0.2 bar)
LGP length on ground:78 inches (198 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:30.5 gal (115.4 L)
Hydraulic system:10.3 gal (39.0 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:53 inches (134 cm)
Ripper:1270 lbs (576 kg)
LGP Gauge:64 inches (162 cm)
Dozer length:154.5 inches (392 cm)
Height (ROPS):100.6 inches (255 cm)
Ground clearance:12.7 inches (32 cm)
Height (exhaust):89.7 inches (227 cm)
LGP dozer length:154.5 inches (392 cm)
Operating weight:13425 lbs (6089 kg)
LGP Operating weight:13525 lbs (6134 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery CCA:700
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:65
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:10.3 gal (39.0 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow:18 gpm (68.1 lpm)
LGP Pressure:2200 psi (151.7 bar)

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Years:1992 - 1994

References

Publications:550E Crawler Dozer published in 1993, by J.I. Case; 550E Rubber Track published in 1993, by J.I. Case

Attachments

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

Transmission

Type:torque converter
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)

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