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John Deere 550

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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John Deere 550 tractor
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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
Typeturbocharged diesel
Torque230 lb-ft (311.9 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Cylinders4-cylinder
Rated RPM2200
Torque RPM1200
Bore/Stroke4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression16.2:1
Power (net)72 hp (53.7 kW)
Displacement276 ci (4.5 L)
ManufacturerJohn deere
Oil capacity15 qts (14.2 L)
Power (gross)80 hp (59.7 kW)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity20 qts (18.9 L)
Tracks
Width16 inches (40 cm)
Area on ground2328 in² (1.5 m²)
Length on ground72.75 inches (184 cm)
Width (alternate)18 inches (45 cm)
Weight
640515480 lbs (7021 kg)
641015340 lbs (6958 kg)
641515750 lbs (7144 kg)
Capacity
Fuel36 gal (136.3 L)
Hydraulic system6.4 gal (24.2 L)
Variants
550bulldozer
555loader-crawler
Dimensions
Gauge52 inches (132 cm)
Weight15340 to 15750 pounds
Hydraulics
Capacity6.4 gal (24.2 L)
Mechanical
ROPSFour-post ROPS. Cab optional.
Drivecrawler
Production
TypeBulldozer
ManufacturerJohn Deere
Years produced1976 - 1982
Attachments
BladeYes
BackhoeYes
Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears3 forward and reverse
Oil capacity54 qts (51.1 L)
Serial Numbers
1976238320
1977261196
1978287204
1979313964
1980340920
1981365418
1982377852
1983383415
Attachment details
John Deere 9300 Backhoe
Weight3200 lbs (1451 kg)
Swing Arc180°
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 9300 Backhoe
Bucket force9226 lbs (4184 kg)
Digging depth177 inches (449 cm)
Loading height121 inches (307 cm)
Reach from pivot207 inches (525 cm)
Dipperstick force5835 lbs (2646 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth175 inches (444 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth163 inches (414 cm)
John Deere 9550 Backhoe
Weight2683 lbs (1217 kg)
Swing Arc180°
Backhoe typeJohn Deere 9550 Backhoe
Bucket force7093 lbs (3217 kg)
Digging depth164 inches (416 cm)
Loading height135 inches (342 cm)
Reach from pivot210 inches (533 cm)
Dipperstick force4019 lbs (1823 kg)
2-Foot flat digging depth163 inches (414 cm)
8-Foot flat digging depth150 inches (381 cm)
96" Blade John Deere 6405
Cut12.6 inches (32 cm)
Lift37.4 inches (94 cm)
Tilt11 inches (27 cm)
Mountfront-mount
Width96 inches (243 cm)
Height32 inches (81 cm)
Angling25°
Lift typehydraulic-lift
Angle typehydraulic-angle
96" Blade John Deere 6415
Cut13 inches (33 cm)
Lift41 inches (104 cm)
Tilt11.5 inches (29 cm)
Mountfront-mount
Width96 inches (243 cm)
Height32 inches (81 cm)
Lift typehydraulic-lift
106" Blade John Deere 6410
Cut12.5 inches (31 cm)
Lift48 inches (121 cm)
Tilt11 inches (27 cm)
Mountfront-mount
Width106 inches (269 cm)
Height32 inches (81 cm)
Angling25°
Lift typehydraulic-lift
Angle typemanual-angle

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