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John Deere 550J LT Crawler Dozer

Category: Crawler Dozers ➔
Manufacturer: John Deere ➔
Model: 550J LT ➔

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.20 ft (0.37 m)
Height - Top of Cab	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Length of Track on Ground	7.20 ft (2.19 m)
Length w/ Blade	13.30 ft (4.05 m)
Width Over Tracks	6.60 ft (2.01 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Altitude-compensating turbocharger
Displacement	276.00 cu in (4,522.84 cu cm)
Engine Model	4045T
Make	Deere
Max Torque	263.00 lbs ft (356.58 nm)
Net Power	80.00 hp (59.66 kw)
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	15.00 gpm (56.78 lpm)
Pump type	Gear
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Operating 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	8.60 gal (32.55 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	17,013.10 lbs (7,717.02 kg)

Standard Blade

Blade Angle (both directions)	22.2 degrees
Capacity	2.10 cu yd (1.61 cu m)
Height	32.60 in (82.80 cm)
Width	8.80 ft (2.68 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	3,096.00 cu in (50,734.46 cu cm)
Ground Pressure	5.5 psi
Number of Shoes per Side	40
Number of Track Rollers per Side	6
Standard Shoe Size	18.00 in (45.72 cm)
Track Gauge	5.10 ft (1.55 m)
Track Pitch	6.30 in (16.00 cm)

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