John Deere 550K Crawler Dozer
John Deere 550K
Average price
$166,372.86
5+
sold in last year
General overview
John Deere 550K is a dozer for construction and site preparation work. It is configured for tracked operation with an operating weight of 8,908 kg (19,640 lb) and an engine rated at 68 kW (92 hp), placing it in a compact-to-mid-size class for earthmoving and grading tasks.
The machine uses a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade with a blade capacity of 1.8 m³ (2.4 cu yd) and 457 mm (18 in) standard shoes. Ground pressure is 44.1 kPa (6.4 psi), and the undercarriage includes 42 shoes with a length of track on ground of 2,349 mm (7 ft 8 in). Hydraulic controls are a 3-function direct-acting T-bar joystick with push-button angle function, and the engine is a John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 4045 meeting EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV standards.
Year
2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Width
Height
Length
Weight
2,007 mm
~79 in
2,899 mm
~114.1 in
4,022 mm
~158.3 in
8,908 kg
~19,638.8 lb
Engine Power
92 hp
Operating Weight
8,908 kg
Blade Capacity
1.8 cu(m)
Additional specifications
Emission standard level
EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV
Displacement
276 cu(in)
Fuel tank
202 L
Engine Model
John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 4,045
Power Train
Automatic, dual-path hydrostatic drive; load-sensing feature automatically adjusts speed and power to match changing load conditions; each track powered by a variable-displacement piston pump and motor combination; ground-speed selection buttons on single-lever steering and direction control; independently selectable reverse-speed ratios (100 %, 115 %, 130 %); decelerator pedal controls ground speed to stop
DEF Tank
11.8 L
Ground Pressure
44.1 kPa
VPAT Width of Standard Shoe
457 mm
VPAT Type of Blade
Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT)
VPAT Blade Capacity
1.8 cu(m)
VPAT Operating Weight
8,908 kg
Undercarriage Ground Pressure
44.1 kPa
Length of Track on Ground
2,349 mm
Number of Shoes
42
Hydraulic controls
3-function direct-acting T-bar joystick with push-button angle function
Type of Blade
Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT)
Power - Net
92 hp
Net Power (ISO 9249)
92 hp
Width of Standard Shoe
457 mm
John Deere 550K Crawler Dozer Listings
$156,440
457 mm
92 hp
92 hp
1126 hours
Fort Worth, United States
$150,790
1.8 cu(m)
457 mm
92 hp
1573 hours
Riverside, United States
$137,730
457 mm
92 hp
92 hp
2577 hours
Phoenix, United States
$136,740
Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT)
8908 kg
457 mm
4419 hours
Riverside, United States
$168,050
John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 4045
202 L
Low Ground Pressure
758 hours
Dickinson, United States
$273,780
8908 kg
92 hp
1.8 cu(m)
1086 hours
Sauk Rapids, United States
$141,080
457 mm
1.8 cu(m)
457 mm
1453 hours
Hewitt, United States
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What is the average price of a John Deere 550K?
No confirmed market price is supplied. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the John Deere 550K?
Listed features include 68.6 kW (92 hp) net power, a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade with 1.8 m³ (2.35 cu yd) capacity, and 3-function direct-acting T-bar joystick hydraulic controls.
What type of engine does the 550K use?
The 550K uses a John Deere PowerTech™ PWS 4045 engine. Its listed emission standard is EPA Final Tier 4 (FT4)/EU Stage IV.
How much horsepower does the 550K have?
The John Deere 550K has 68.6 kW (92 hp) of net power.
What fuel does the John Deere 550K use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm the fuel type. They list a 202 L (53.4 US gal) fuel tank and an 11.8 L (3.1 US gal) DEF tank.
What jobs is this dozer best suited for?
The supplied data does not specify intended job applications. It lists a Power‑Angle‑Tilt (PAT) blade, 1.8 m³ (2.35 cu yd) blade capacity, and hydraulic joystick controls.
What is the expected lifespan of the 550K?
The supplied data does not provide an expected service life. Assess maintenance records, undercarriage condition, hydraulic operation, engine condition, and overall wear when evaluating a machine.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used dozer?
Check maintenance records, undercarriage wear, track shoes, blade and hydraulic operation, engine condition, fluid leaks, controls, and the machine’s overall operating condition. Confirm that the configuration matches the intended work.
