Construction Equipment Guide
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The John Deere 550K is a crawler dozer designed for grading, dozing, and site preparation in construction, utility, and land clearing applications. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is commonly used for earthmoving tasks that require traction, blade control, and maneuverability on rough terrain. The 550K is typically equipped with a diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission, and undercarriage built for tracked operation. Available configurations may include different blade types, cab options, and grade control systems. It is used in general construction, roadwork, landscaping, and material handling where a compact crawler dozer is required.
| Engine Power hp (kW) | 92 (69) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Engine Type | John Deere PowerTech PWS 4045 Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Weight lbs (kg) | 19,758-21,000 (8,981-9,544) Starting 2019 Model Year |
| Ground Clearance | 1.10 ft (0.34 m) |
| Track Gauge | 5.10 ft (1.55 m) |
| Displacement | 274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | PowerTech PWS 4045 |
| Make | J. Deere PowerTech |
| Net Power | 85.00 hp (63.39 kw) |
| Operating Weight | 19,799.80 lbs (8,981.05 kg) |