The John Deere 550H LT is a crawler dozer designed for grading, earthmoving, and site preparation applications. As part of the John Deere 550H series, the LT configuration is commonly associated with a long-track undercarriage setup for improved ground contact and stability in soft or uneven terrain. The machine is used in construction, land clearing, road work, and general dozing tasks. Typical features include a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and a blade arrangement suited to pushing, leveling, and backfilling material. The 550H LT is recognized as a compact-to-mid-size crawler dozer for utility and contractor operations.
Dimensions
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
1.14 ft (0.35 m)
Height To Top Of Cab
9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Length Of Track On Ground
7.17 ft (2.19 m)
Length W/O Blade
13.26 ft (4.04 m)
Width Over Tracks
6.59 ft (2.01 m)
Engine
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Engine specifications
Aspiration
Altitude-compensating turbocharger
Displacement
276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Make
2240
Engine Model
4045T
Max Torque
255.00 lbs ft (345.73 nm)
Net Power
80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Number Of Cylinders
4
Power Measured @
2200 rpm
Torque Measured @
1200 rpm
Hydraulic System
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity
15.00 gpm (56.78 lpm)
Pump Type
Gear
Relief Valve Pressure
3000 psi
Operational
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage
65 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
4.30 gal (16.28 l)
Engine Oil Capacity
3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity
1.80 gal (6.81 l)
Fuel Capacity
47.00 gal (177.90 l)
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity
8.50 gal (32.17 l)
Operating Voltage
12 V
Operating Weight
16,800.00 lbs (7,620.36 kg)
Powertrain Fluid Capacity
11.30 gal (42.77 l)
Standard Blade
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Standard Blade specifications
Blade Angle (Both Directions)
22.2 degrees
Capacity
2.1 cu yd
Cutting Depth
20.60 in (52.32 cm)
Height
32.50 in (82.55 cm)
Width
8.80 ft (2.68 m)
Transmission
John Deere 550H LT Crawler Dozer Transmission specifications
