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John Deere 550G

The John Deere 550G is a bulldozer manufactured by John Deere from 1988 to 1997. It features a John Deere 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine producing 80 hp net and 83 hp gross. The tractor has a 4-speed power shift transmission and a crawler drive. It includes a four-post ROPS canopy with an optional cab. The 550G has an operating weight of 16,300 lbs and uses 18-inch tracks with optional wide-track configurations. Hydraulics are open center with a pressure of 2750 psi and pump flow of 17 gpm, with an optional 23 gpm pump. Attachments include a 104-inch front-mount blade with hydraulic lift and angle capabilities.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for John Deere 550G

Power

Engine (net):80 hp (59.7 kW)
Engine (gross):83 hp (61.9 kW)

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:John Deere 4-276T
Torque:260 lb-ft (352.6 Nm)
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Starter:electric
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Fuel tank:41 gal (155.2 L)
Rated RPM:2100
Torque RPM:1300
Air cleaner:dry
Bore/Stroke:4.19x5.00 inches (106 x 127 mm)
Compression:17.2:1
Power (net):80 hp (59.7 kW)
Displacement:276 ci (4.5 L)
Oil capacity:13 qts (12.3 L)
Power (gross):83 hp (61.9 kW)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:18 qts (17.0 L)

Tracks

Width:18 inches (45 cm)
Area on ground:2959 in² (1.9 m²)
Ground pressure:5.5 psi (0.4 bar)
Length on ground:82.2 inches (208 cm)
Wide-track width:24 inches (60 cm)
Wide-track area on ground:3946 in² (2.5 m²)
Wide-track ground pressure:4.3 psi (0.3 bar)
Wide-track length on ground:82.2 inches (208 cm)

Dimensions

Gauge:61 inches (154 cm)
Length:161 inches (408 cm)
Height (ROPS):107 inches (271 cm)
Operating weight:16300 lbs (7393 kg)
Wide-track gauge:68.9 inches (175 cm)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2750 psi (189.6 bar)
Pump flow:17 gpm (64.3 lpm)
Optional pump flow:23 gpm (87.1 lpm)

Mechanical

ROPS:Four-post ROPS canopy. Cab available.
Drive:crawler

Production

Type:Bulldozer
Years made:1988 - 1997
Manufacturer:John Deere

Attachments

Cut:17.6 inches (44 cm)
Lift:32.9 inches (83 cm)
Tilt:17 inches (43 cm)
Blade:104" Blade
Mount:front-mount
Width:104 inches (264 cm)
Height:34 inches (86 cm)
Angling:25°
Lift type:hydraulic-lift
Angle type:hydraulic-angle
Manufacturer:John Deere

Transmission

Type:power shift
Gears:4 forward and reverse