John Deere 550K – specifications
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Build year not documented · Data origin: Directory data · sources
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John Deere 550K – compact crawler dozer of the K series
The John Deere 550K belongs to Deere's K Series of crawler dozers and was introduced on 8 March 2012. It initially used a PowerTech Tier 4 Interim diesel with 85 hp, more than its J Series predecessor; it was later updated to a 4.5-litre Tier 4 Final engine with 92 hp. The undercarriage has six rollers and 86 inches of track on the ground.
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Compact dozers like this are used for grading, spreading and compacting on building sites, in road and landscape work and for site preparation.
Listed in the register: John Deere 550K.
Sources: Equipment World K-Serie, Dobbs Equipment 550K
Technical data
Engine
| Engine make | John Deerecorrect |
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| Engine model | PowerTech PWS 4045correct |
| Displacement | 4,501.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Unladen weight | 8,981 kgcorrect |
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Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox type | hydrostatic transmissioncorrect |
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Working data
| Fuel tank capacity | 202.1 lcorrect |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the John Deere 550K weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,981 kg.
What engine does the John Deere 550K have?
4,502 cm³ displacement.
What to check before buying
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