John Deere Product Details
550 P-Tier
Easy to Maintain, Straightforward to Service
John Deere’s small dozers feature simplified maintenance and improved uptime, compared to previous models, thanks to optimized hose and harness routing that reduces leak points and ground-level access to vertical spin-on filters. The hydraulic oil change interval has doubled to 4,000 hours, significantly lowering maintenance costs.
Improved Visibility, Space, and Comfort
John Deere small dozers feature a 14% larger cab compared to previous models, with a heated, ventilated leather seat and improved visibility through a lowered hood and LED lighting. An 8-in. (20.3-cm) touchscreen, centralized controls, and customizable settings enhance operator comfort and performance.
Grade Control Solutions
John Deere precision construction technology enables operators to make accurate grading passes while significantly reducing re-work. The best part, our machine technology can be upgraded at any time, from entry level to advanced, now you have the flexibility to upgrade when the time is right.
Description: 550 P-Tier
Primary Engine Option
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | PowerTech PWS 4045 |
| Non-Road Emission Standards | EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 |
| Displacement | 276 cu in. |
| SAE Net Rated Power at 2000 rpm | 92 hp |
| Net Peak Torque at 1400 rpm | 325 lb-ft |
| Net Torque Rise | 90 lb-ft |
| Engine Bore and Stroke | 4.19 x 5 in. |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with charge air cooler |
| Air Cleaner | Dual-stage dry tube with tangential unloader |
| Lubrication | Pressure system with full-flow spin-on filter and oil-to-water cooler |
| Fuel System | High pressure common rail |
| Slope Operation, Maximum Angle | 45 degree (angle) |
Secondary Engine Option
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
| Model | PowerTech™ PWX 4045 |
| Non-Road Emission Standards | EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA |
| Displacement | 276 cu in. |
| SAE Net Rated Power at 2000 rpm | 85 hp |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged with charge-air cooler |
| Air Cleaner | Dual-stage dry tube with tangential unloader |
Cooling
| Fan Type | Blower-type cooling fan |
| Engine Coolant Rating | -34 °F |
| Engine Radiator Fins per Inch | 8 |
| Hydrostatic Cooler (Oil/Air) | 9.5 |
| Hydraulic Cooler (Oil/Air) | 9.5 |
| Charge Air Cooler (Air/Air) | 6.35 |
| Fuel Cooler (Fuel/Air) | None |
| Safety Fan Guard | SAE J1308 and ISO3457 |
Powertrain
| Transmission Type | Automatic, dual-path, hydrostatic drive |
| System Relief Pressure | 5619 psi |
| Forward Travel Speed | 5 mph |
| Reverse Travel Speed | 5 mph |
| Maximum (Optional) Travel Speed | 6 mph |
| Filter, Charge Oil | 10 micron |
| Cooling | Oil-to-air |
| Steering Type | Single-lever steering, direction control, and counterrotation |
| Final Drives Type | Triple-reduction final drives mounted independently of track frames and dozer push frames for isolation from shock loads |
| Total Ratio | 48.4:1 |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 31860 lb. |
| Drawbar Pull at 1.2 mph | 20885 lb. |
| Drawbar Pull at 1.9 km/h | 92.9 kN |
| Drawbar Pull at 2.0 mph | 12830 lb. |
| Drawbar Pull at 3.2 km/h | 57.1 kN |
| Brakes | Hydrostatic (dynamic) |
| Service Brakes Type | Hydraulic |
| Parking Brakes Type | Exclusive spring-applied, hydraulically released |
Primary Undercarriage
| Tracks | Large deep-heat-treated components; pins and bushings are sealed for life; rollers and idlers are permanently sealed and lubricated. |
| Track Gauge | 61 in. |
| Grouser Width (Shoe Width) | 18 in. |
| Chain | Sealed and lubricated |
| Shoes, Each Side | 40 Standard and Extended Life, 37 Max Life |
| Track Rollers, Each Side | 6 |
| Track Length on Ground | 96 in. |
| Ground Contact Area | 3454 sq in. |
| Ground Pressure | 6.4 psi |
| Track Pitch Standard | 6.3 in. |
| Track Pitch Maximum | 6.7 in. |
Secondary Undercarriage
| Track Gauge | 69 in. |
| Grouser Width (Shoe Width) | 24 in. |
| Chain | Sealed and lubricated |
| Shoes, Each Side | 40 standard and Extended Life / 37 Maximum Life |
| Track Rollers, Each Side | 6 |
| Track Length on Ground | 86 in. |
| Ground Contact Area | 4600 sq in. |
| Ground Pressure | 5.1 psi |
Hydraulics
| Type | Open center hydraulic system with fixed-displacement gear pump |
| Type (Electro-Hydraulic Option) | Open center hydraulic system with fixed-displacement gear pump |
| Pump Displacement | 2.1 cu in. |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Filter, Return Oil | 8 micron |
| Maximum Flow at Unloaded High Idle | 19 gpm |
| Control | Three-function direct-acting T-bar grip |
| Control (Electro-Hydraulic Option) | Three-function electro-hydraulic joystick with proportional roller angle function |
| Cooling | oil-to-air |
Cylinders
| Cylinders Type | Heat treated, chrome-plated, polished cylinder rods, hardened steel (replaceable bushings) pivot pins |
| Lift Cylinders Bore | 3.1 in. |
| Lift Cylinders Rod Diameter | 1.6 in. |
| Lift Cylinders Stroke | 16.5 in. |
| Lift Cylinders Closed Length | 29.4 in. |
| Angle Cylinders Bore | 2.8 in. |
| Angle Cylinders Rod Diameter | 1.8 in. |
| Angle Cylinders Stroke | 16.2 in. |
| Angle Cylinders Closed Length | 30.6 in. |
| Pitch Cylinder Stroke | 2 in. |
| Pitch Cylinder Rod Diameter | 3.9 in. |
| Pitch Cylinder Closed Length | 3.7 in. |
| Tilt Cylinder Bore | 17.7 in. |
Electrical And Lighting
| Voltage | 24 V |
| Number of 12-V Batteries | 2 |
| Battery Capacity | 950 CCA |
| Reserve Capacity | 190 min. |
| Cab Alternator Rating | 100 amp |
| Canopy Alternator Rating | 100 amp |
| Lights Standard | (4) cab mounted |
| Lights Optional | (8) cab mounted LED |
Operator Station and Controls
| Type | ROPS (ISO 3471 - 2008) and FOPS (ISO 3449 - 2005) |
Monitoring and Alerts
| Alternator, Low Voltage | Indicator |
| Battery Voltage | Display |
| Engine Air Filter Restriction | Indicator |
| Engine Coolant Temperature | Gauge, Indicator, and Audible Alarm |
| Engine Oil Pressure | Gauge, Indicator, and Audible Alarm |
| Fan Reversal | Sealed Switch Module (SSM) |
| FNR / Park Indication | Display |
| Fuel Level | Gauge and Indicator |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Level | Gauge, Indicator, and Audible Alarm |
| Hourmeter | Display |
| Hydraulic Oil Filter Restriction | Indicator |
| Hydraulic Oil Temperature | Indicator and Audible Alarm |
| No Engine Decel Indicator | Sealed Switch Module (SSM) |
| Park Brake Engaged | Indicator |
| Return to Neutral | Indicator |
| Seatbelt | Indicator |
| Caution Light (Service Code Check) | Indicator |
| Stop Indicator | Indicator and Audible Alarm |
| Tachometer | Display |
| Transmission Oil Charge Pressure | Display, Indicator, and Audible Alarm |
| Transmission Oil Charge Filter Restriction | Indicator |
| Transmission Oil Temperature | Indicator and Audible Alarm |
| Transmission Speed | Display |
| Water in Fuel | Indicator |
Serviceability
| Fuel Tank Capacity with Lockable Cap | 53.45 gal. |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Capacity | 3.3 gal. |
| Cooling System Capacity with Recovery Tank | 4.5 gal. |
| Engine Oil Capacity with Filter | 15.5 qt |
| Hydraulic / Hydrostatic Oil (Common Reservoir) Capacity with Filters | 18.6 qt |
| Final Drive Capacity (Each) | 2.3 qt |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 500 hours |
| Final Drive Oil Change Interval | 1000 hours |
| Hydraulic Oil Change Interval | 4000 hours |
| Hydrostatic Oil Change Interval | 4000 hours |
| Engine Coolant Change Interval | 6000 hours |
| Cab Fresh Air and Recirculation Filters Service Hours | As required |
| Primary Engine Air Filter Service Hours | As required |
| Secondary Engine Air Filter Service Hours | As required |
| Engine Oil Filter Service Hours | 500 |
| Primary Fuel Filter Service Hours | 500 |
| Final Fuel Filter Service Hours | 500 |
| Auxiliary Fuel Filter (If Equipped) Service Hours | 500 |
| Fuel Tank Breather Service Hours | 2000 |
| Hydrostatic Transmission Filter Service Hours | 2000 |
| Hydraulic System Filter Service Hours | 2000 |
| Exhaust Filter Service Hours | As required |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Dosing Unit Filter Service Hours | 4000 hours or 3 years |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank Breather Service Hours | As needed |
| Diesel-Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Inline Filter Service Hours | 6000 hours or 3 years |
| OCV Filter Service Hours | 2000 |
| Sight Gauges Type | Hydraulic/hydrostatic reservoir |
Operating Weights
| Operating Weights Type | With standard equipment, rollover protective structures, full fuel tanks, 175-lb (79 kg) operators |
| Base Weight | 18853 lb. |
| Cab with Pressurizer and Heater / Air Conditioner | 796 lb. |
| Front and Door Screen (ROPS Canopy) | 163 lb. |
| Front and Door Screen (Cab with Air Conditioner) | 193 lb. |
| Rear Screen (ROPS Canopy) | 61 lb. |
| Rear Screen (Cab with Air Conditioner) | 110 lb. |
| Side Screen (ROPS Canopy) | 82 lb. |
| Side Screen (Cab with Air Conditioner) | 132 lb. |
| Condenser Guard (Cab with Air Conditioner) | 117 lb. |
| Limb Risers (Rollover Protective Structure [ROPS] Canopy and Cab) | 502 lb. |
| Retrieval Hitch | 50 lb. |
| Drawbar, Extended Rigid | 72 lb. |
| Winch | 1437 lb. |
| Winch Fairlead, Four Roller | 187 lb. |
| Center Chain Guides | 57 lb. |
| Maximum Life Undercarriage | 165 lb. |
| 18-in. Extended Life Track Shoes | -168 lb. |
| 18-in. Max Life Track Shoes | 209 lb. |
Machine Dimensions
| Overall Height to Roof (Includes Antenna Base and Grouser Height) | 114 in. |
| Overall Height with Limb Risers (Includes Grousers) | 115 in. |
| Tread Depth with Single-Bar Grouser | 1.9 in. |
| Ground Clearance in Dirt | 13.6 in. |
| Overall Length | 158 in. |
| Overall Length with Standard Drawbar | 158 in. |
| Overall Length with Extended Drawbar | 165 in. |
| Overall Length with Winch and Fairlead Rollers | 187 in. |
| Blade Lift Height | 28.8 in. |
| Blade Digging Depth | 22.8 in. |
| Blade Cutting Edge Angle, Adjustable | 52 degree (angle) |
| Blade Width (Straight) | 105 in. |
| Blade Width Over Track (Straight) | 72 in. |
| Blade Height (Straight) | 38 in. |
| SAE Capacity (Straight) | 2.4 cu yd |
| Weight (Straight) | 1259 lb. |
| C-Frame Assembly Weight (Without Blade) (Straight) | 879 lb. |
| Blade Angle (Straight) | 22.9 degree (angle) |
| Overall Width with Angled Blade (Straight) | 97 in. |
| Blade Tilt (Straight) | 14.3 in. |
| Blade Cut Reach (Straight) | 3.2 in. |
| Blade Cast Reach (Straight) | 14.5 in. |
| Blade Width (Straight Option) | 115 in. |
| Blade Height (Straight Option) | 38 in. |
| SAE Capacity (Straight Option) | 2.6 cu yd |
| Weight (Straight Option) | 1385 lb. |
| C-Frame Assembly Weight (Without Blades) (Straight Option) | 879 lb. |
| Blade Angle (Straight Option) | 22.9 degree (angle) |
| Overall Width with Blade Angled (Straight Option) | 106 in. |
| Blade Tilt (Straight Option) | 15.5 in. |
| Blade Cut Reach (Straight Option) | 7.6 in. |
| Blade Width Over Track (Straight Option) | 79 in. |
| Blade Cast Reach (Straight Option) | 19.3 in. |
Rear Ripper
| Rear Ripper Type | Multi-shank parallelogram ripper with 5 pockets and 3 shanks |
| Weight | 2163 lb. |
| Maximum Penetration | 20 in. |
| Maximum Clearance Under Tip | 20 in. |
| Overall Length, Lowered Position | 57 in. |
| Overall Length, Raised Position | 40 in. |
| Overall Beam Width | 72 in. |
| Slope Angle (Full Raise) | 40 degree (angle) |
| Ripping Width | 66 in. |
| Distance Between Shanks | 32 in. |
