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John Deere 550

John Deere 550 tractor
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The John Deere 550 is a bulldozer produced from 1976 to 1982. It features a turbocharged 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine with 80 hp gross power and 72 hp net power. The tractor uses a 3-speed full power shift transmission and has a crawler drive with four-post ROPS and optional cab. Fuel capacity is 36 gallons and hydraulic system capacity is 6.4 gallons. The 550 has 16-inch wide tracks and weighs between 15,340 and 15,750 pounds depending on the variant. Attachments include blades and backhoes with various specifications.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 550

Power

Engine (net):72 hp (53.7 kW)
Engine (gross):80 hp (59.7 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Torque:230 lb-ft (311.9 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Torque RPM:1200
Bore/Stroke:4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression:16.2:1
Power (net):72 hp (53.7 kW)
Displacement:276 ci (4.5 L)
Manufacturer:John deere
Oil capacity:15 qts (14.2 L)
Power (gross):80 hp (59.7 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:20 qts (18.9 L)

Tracks

Width:16 inches (40 cm)
Area on ground:2328 in² (1.5 m²)
Length on ground:72.75 inches (184 cm)
Width (alternate):18 inches (45 cm)

Weight

6405:15480 lbs (7021 kg)
6410:15340 lbs (6958 kg)
6415:15750 lbs (7144 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:36 gal (136.3 L)
Hydraulic system:6.4 gal (24.2 L)

Variants

550:bulldozer
555:loader-crawler

Dimensions

Gauge:52 inches (132 cm)
Weight:15340 to 15750 pounds

Hydraulics

Capacity:6.4 gal (24.2 L)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Drive:crawler

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Manufacturer:John Deere
Years produced:1976 - 1982

Attachments

Blade:Yes
Backhoe:Yes

Transmission

Type:full power shift
Gears:3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:54 qts (51.1 L)

Serial Numbers

1976:238320
1977:261196
1978:287204
1979:313964
1980:340920
1981:365418
1982:377852
1983:383415

Attachment details

John Deere 9300 Backhoe

Weight:3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Swing Arc:180°
Backhoe type:John Deere 9300 Backhoe
Bucket force:9226 lbs (4184 kg)
Digging depth:177 inches (449 cm)
Loading height:121 inches (307 cm)
Reach from pivot:207 inches (525 cm)
Dipperstick force:5835 lbs (2646 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:175 inches (444 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:163 inches (414 cm)

John Deere 9550 Backhoe

Weight:2683 lbs (1217 kg)
Swing Arc:180°
Backhoe type:John Deere 9550 Backhoe
Bucket force:7093 lbs (3217 kg)
Digging depth:164 inches (416 cm)
Loading height:135 inches (342 cm)
Reach from pivot:210 inches (533 cm)
Dipperstick force:4019 lbs (1823 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth:163 inches (414 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth:150 inches (381 cm)

96" Blade John Deere 6405

Cut:12.6 inches (32 cm)
Lift:37.4 inches (94 cm)
Tilt:11 inches (27 cm)
Mount:front-mount
Width:96 inches (243 cm)
Height:32 inches (81 cm)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:hydraulic-angle

96" Blade John Deere 6415

Cut:13 inches (33 cm)
Lift:41 inches (104 cm)
Tilt:11.5 inches (29 cm)
Mount:front-mount
Width:96 inches (243 cm)
Height:32 inches (81 cm)
Lift type:hydraulic-lift

106" Blade John Deere 6410

Cut:12.5 inches (31 cm)
Lift:48 inches (121 cm)
Tilt:11 inches (27 cm)
Mount:front-mount
Width:106 inches (269 cm)
Height:32 inches (81 cm)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:manual-angle