Doppstadt Systra 550
Series: Systra
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Doppstadt Systra 550: compact carrier for shredding attachments with a 2.7-litre four-cylinder engine, 40 kW and a weight of 2,900 kg
Doppstadt is a German manufacturer of shredding and recycling equipment for green waste, wood and municipal refuse. The Systra range covers more compact, self-propelled carriers from this line-up; the Systra 550 has air-oil cooling. Carriers of this kind take interchangeable attachments and are fitted with different shredding, screening or conveying units depending on the task, rather than being permanently paired with a single working tool.
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The four-cylinder diesel engine with 2,723 cm³ of displacement produces 54 hp, or 40 kW, at 2,650 rpm. At 2,900 kg, 3,990 mm long, 2,260 mm high and 1,540 mm wide, the machine reaches a top speed of 40 km/h with a 2,280 mm wheelbase.
With 40 kW from a compact four-cylinder engine, the Systra 550 is markedly smaller than the large Grizzly machines from the same manufacturer and serves as a carrier for lighter shredding or processing attachments, of the kind used in municipal green-space maintenance or at smaller recycling yards.
When buying such a used carrier, the condition of the engine and cooling system matters, especially since the air-oil cooling combination depends on proper oil circulation. Also worth checking are the power transmission to the working unit, the condition of the hydraulics, and wear on bearings and seals in the chassis, and on a carrier with interchangeable attachments, the condition of the quick couplers and hydraulic lines feeding them.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Systra 550, Doppstadt (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 54 hp (40 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,650 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 2,723 cm³correct |
| Cooling | air-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,990 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,540 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,260 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,280 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 310 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,900 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | four-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12 vorwärts, 12 rückwärtscorrect |
| Front tyres | 10.5-20 MPTcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 10.5-20 MPTcorrect |
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.8 kW/t (40 kW / 2.9 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 37% 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 Doppstadt Systra 550 have?
The Doppstadt Systra 550 delivers 54 hp.
How much does the Doppstadt Systra 550 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,900 kg.
What engine does the Doppstadt Systra 550 have?
4 cylinders, 2,723 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Doppstadt Systra 550 go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Doppstadt Systra 550?
3,990 mm × 1,540 mm × 2,260 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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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