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Daedong DK550

Series: DK

Source: https://ko.daedong.co.kr/product/12

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The Daedong DK550 belongs to the DK series. The engine delivers 55 hp (41 kW), has 3 cylinders, with a displacement of 1,826 cm³. Rated speed is 2,600 rpm. The machine is 3,145 mm long, 1,590 mm wide and 2,390 mm high. The unladen weight is 1,625 kg. The wheelbase measures 1,810 mm. Ground clearance is 387 mm. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 9.5-16, rear 13.6-24. The fuel is diesel. The DK series covers 3 models. Rated output within it ranges from 50 to 55 hp; the DK550 sits at the top of that range with 55 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the DK5020 below it with 51 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,530 to 1,625 kg; here the DK550 sits at the top of that range with 1,625 kg. 123 Daedong models across 7 series are on record.

Daedong DK – DK5010, DK5020 and DK550: Korean compact tractors from 37 to 41 kW, 1,826 cm³ three-cylinder diesel and 1,530 to 1,625 kg operating weight

Daedong is an agricultural machinery maker based in Daegu, South Korea, and the parent company of the export-known Kioti brand. Under the DK designation, the company runs a range of compact utility tractors, which in the register includes the models DK5010, DK5020 and DK550. Kioti tractors have been sold chiefly in North America and Europe since the 1980s, while the parent Daedong brand appears on the home Korean market.

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The register lists 3 versions with 37 to 41 kW rated output at 2,600 rpm. The three-cylinder engines produce 1,826 cm³ displacement, operating weights range from 1,530 to 1,625 kg, lengths from 3,145 to 3,157 mm at widths from 1,590 to 1,596 mm and heights from 2,338 to 2,390 mm.

Compact tractors in this power class serve smaller holdings, hobby farming and municipal work, where manoeuvrability and a manageable kerb weight matter more than high pulling power. Daedong and its sister brand Kioti compete in this segment chiefly with Japanese makers such as Kubota and Yanmar, often with factory-matched front loader and mower combinations.

When buying used, the condition of the hydraulic system, clutch and front axle rank among the key checks, as does corrosion on sheet-metal parts for machines kept outdoors, along with the function of the power take-off and three-point linkage. Spare parts supply for three-cylinder engines of this size in Europe generally runs through importers of the Kioti brand.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daedong DK

Technical data

Engine

Fuel	dieselcorrect
Power	55 hp (41 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,600 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	3correct
Displacement	1,826 cm³correct
Cooling	water-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	3,145 mmcorrect
Width	1,590 mmcorrect
Height	2,390 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	1,810 mmcorrect
Ground clearance	387 mmcorrect
Unladen weight	1,625 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Front tyres	9.5-16correct
Rear tyres	13.6-24correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 25.2 kW/t (41 kW / 1.6 t)

Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)

Stronger than 38% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Daedong DK550 have?

The Daedong DK550 delivers 55 hp.

How much does the Daedong DK550 weigh?

The unladen weight is 1,625 kg.

What engine does the Daedong DK550 have?

3 cylinders, 1,826 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

What are the dimensions of the Daedong DK550?

3,145 mm × 1,590 mm × 2,390 mm.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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