John Deere industrial tractors
John Deere 550B
The John Deere 550B is a bulldozer manufactured by John Deere from 1985 to 1987. It features a turbocharged 4-cylinder 4.5L diesel engine producing 86 hp gross and 78 hp net. The tractor uses a 3-speed full power shift transmission and a crawler drive. It has a four-post ROPS canopy with an optional cab. The 550B has a fuel tank capacity of 36 gallons and hydraulic system with open center type, 2250 psi pressure, and pump flow options of 17 or 23 gpm. The tractor weighs 15,475 lbs and has 16-inch wide tracks with optional wide tracks of 24 inches. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery and alternator charging. Attachments include blades of various sizes and configurations.
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Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 550B
Power
| Engine (net) | 78 hp (58.2 kW) |
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| Engine (gross) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
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| Model | John Deere 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
| Torque | 250 lb-ft (339.0 Nm) |
| Starter | electric |
| Fuel tank | 36 gal (136.3 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 16.8:1 |
| Power (net) | 78 hp (58.2 kW) |
| Displacement | 276 ci (4.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 15 qts (14.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 20 qts (18.9 L) |
Tracks
| Width | 16 inches (40 cm) |
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| Area on ground | 2328 in² (1.5 m²) |
| Ground pressure | 6.3 psi (0.4 bar) |
| Length on ground | 72.75 inches (184 cm) |
| Wide-track width | 24 inches (60 cm) |
| Wide-track area on ground | 3429 in² (2.2 m²) |
| Wide-track ground pressure | 4.4 psi (0.3 bar) |
| Wide-track length on ground | 72.75 inches (184 cm) |
Dimensions
| Gauge | 52 inches (132 cm) |
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| Weight | 15475 lbs (7019 kg) |
| Height (ROPS) | 100.9 inches (256 cm) |
| 6405 dozer length | 148 inches (375 cm) |
| 6410 dozer length | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| 6415 dozer length | 142 inches (360 cm) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
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| Batteries | 1 (2 optional) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
| Optional pump flow | 23 gpm (87.1 lpm) |
Mechanical
| ROPS | Four-post ROPS canopy. Cab available. |
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| Drive | crawler |
Production
| Type | Bulldozer |
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| Years made | 1985 - 1987 |
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
Attachments
| Blade | blade |
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Transmission
| Type | full power shift |
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| Gears | 3 forward and reverse |
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