Case industrial tractors

J.I. Case 550H

The J.I. Case 550H is a bulldozer manufactured by J.I. Case from 1999 to 2008 as part of the H Series. It features a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 75 hp gross and 67 hp net, with a 4-speed torque converter transmission. The tractor uses crawler drive with bull gear final drives and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a four-post ROPS canopy for operator safety. Fuel capacity is 30.5 gallons and the hydraulic system holds 10.3 gallons. The open center hydraulic system operates at 2500 psi with a pump flow of 21.9 gpm. The 550H offers various track options (LT, WT, LGP) with different widths and ground pressures, and weighs between 14,317 and 14,960 pounds depending on configuration. Attachments include front-mount blades in 34-inch and 110-inch widths with hydraulic lift and angle capabilities.
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Model550H

Technical Specifications

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

Power
Engine (net)67 hp (50.0 kW)
Engine (gross)75 hp (55.9 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelCase 4-390
Torque191 lb-ft (259.0 Nm)
Starterelectric
Idle RPM800-2420
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1600
Bore/Stroke4.02x4.72 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Power (net)67 hp (50.0 kW)
Displacement239 ci (3.9 L)
Oil capacity11 qts (10.4 L)
Power (gross)75 hp (55.9 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity16.5 qts (15.6 L)
General
SeriesH Series
CategoryBulldozer
Production years1999 - 2008
Capacity
Fuel30.5 gal (115.4 L)
Hydraulic system10.3 gal (39.0 L)
Electrical
Battery CCA700
Battery volts12
Charging amps65
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity10.3 gal (39.0 L)
Pressure2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow21.9 gpm (82.9 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSFour-post ROPS canopy
Drivecrawler
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesbull gear
References
PublicationH Series Crawler Dozers 550H/650H published in 2000, by J.I. Case
Attachments
34" BladeCase LT, front-mount, 34 inches width (86 cm), 33 inches height (83 cm), 34 inches lift (86 cm), 14 inches tilt (35 cm), Angling 25°, 19.5 inches cut (49 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
110" BladeCase WT/LGP, front-mount, 110 inches width (279 cm), 33 inches height (83 cm), 34 inches lift (86 cm), 16 inches tilt (40 cm), Angling 25°, 19.5 inches cut (49 cm), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
Transmission
Typetorque converter
Gears4 forward and reverse
Dimensions & Tracks
Weight14317 to 14960 pounds
LT Gauge53 inches (134 cm)
WT Gauge64 inches (162 cm)
LGP Gauge64 inches (162 cm)
Height (ROPS)101.8 inches (258 cm)
Ripper Weight1270 lbs (576 kg)
LT dozer length156 inches (396 cm)
Track width (LT)16 inches (40 cm)
Track width (WT)20 inches (50 cm)
LGP Height (ROPS)102.6 inches (260 cm)
Track width (LGP)26 inches (66 cm)
LT Operating Weight14317 lbs (6494 kg)
WT Operating Weight14600 lbs (6622 kg)
WT/LGP dozer length156 inches (396 cm)
LGP Operating Weight14960 lbs (6785 kg)
Track area on ground (LT)2496 in² (1.6 m²)
Track area on ground (WT)3120 in² (2.0 m²)
Track area on ground (LGP)4056 in² (2.6 m²)
Track ground pressure (LT)5.7 psi (0.4 bar)
Track ground pressure (WT)4.6 psi (0.3 bar)
Track ground pressure (LGP)3.7 psi (0.3 bar)
Track length on ground (LT)78 inches (198 cm)
Track length on ground (WT)78 inches (198 cm)
Track length on ground (LGP)78 inches (198 cm)