John Deere 550 – specifications
Series: Rundballenpresse
Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
Technical data
Engine
| Engine model | 300 Seriescorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 53.7 kWcorrect |
| Rated speed | 2,200 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 311.8 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,200 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,522.8 cm³correct |
| Aspiration | turbochargedcorrect |
| Coolant capacity | 18.9 lcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Ground clearance | 560.8 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 7,144.1 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | powershift transmissioncorrect |
|---|---|
| Forward gears | 3correct |
| Reverse gears | 3correct |
Working data
| Pump flow | 56.8 l/mincorrect |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic pressure | 120.7 barcorrect |
| Fuel tank capacity | 136.3 lcorrect |
Area: Machines
More machines with this engine (300 Series, 27)
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 7.5 kW/t (54 kW / 7.1 t)
Stronger than 0% of the grassland & forage in the register — out of 2 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the John Deere 550 have?
The John Deere 550 delivers 53.7 kW.
How much does the John Deere 550 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,144 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 550 have?
4 cylinders, 4,523 cm³ displacement.
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.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 18 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RitchieSpecs equipment specifications (retrieved August 2026) · lectura-specs.com (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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