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John Deere 550
The John Deere 550 is a track type tractor built by John Deere. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1980. It is common in the North American used market. About 2% of units have an enclosed cab. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 96). Typical hours at resale: 5,000–10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | John Deere |
|---|---|
| Type | Track Type Tractors |
| Category | Track Type Tractor, Dozer |
| Size class | 75-100 hp |
| Built around | 1980 |
| Used-market presence | common |
| Hours at resale | 5,000–10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 2% of units |
| Configuration consistency | 96 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | OROPS 98% EROPS 2% |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Standard 90% Powershift 9% Hydrostatic 1% |
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 99% Standard 1% |
| Blade type | PAT 96% Angle 2% Straight 2% No 1% |
Other John Deere 550 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere 550D | 75-100 hp | — | rare | — |
| John Deere 550C | 75-100 hp | 1977 | known | 2% |
| John Deere 550A | 75-100 hp | 1984 | known | 4% |
| John Deere 550E | 75-100 hp | 1984 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550BLT | 75-100 hp | 1985 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550B | 75-100 hp | 1986 | common | 1% |
| John Deere 550G | 75-100 hp | 1990 | common | 3% |
| John Deere 550GTC | 75-100 hp | 1994 | known | 0% |
| John Deere 550GLGP | 75-100 hp | 1996 | known | 3% |
| John Deere 550GIV | 75-100 hp | 1996 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550GLT | 75-100 hp | 1997 | known | 13% |
| John Deere 550GIVLGP | 75-100 hp | 1997 | known | — |
| John Deere 550GIVLT | 75-100 hp | 1997 | known | 13% |
| John Deere 550LC | 45-70 t | 2000 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550HLGP | 75-100 hp | 2002 | common | 19% |
| John Deere 550HLT | 75-100 hp | 2002 | common | 21% |
| John Deere 550H | 75-100 hp | 2002 | common | 13% |
| John Deere 550LGP | 75-100 hp | 2004 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550LT | 75-100 hp | 2004 | rare | — |
| John Deere 550J | 75-100 hp | 2005 | known | 24% |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar D4H | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1987 | very common | 13% |
| Caterpillar D5GLGP | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 2004 | very common | 38% |
| Caterpillar D5CIII | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1996 | very common | 9% |
| Caterpillar D4HIILGP | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1993 | very common | 29% |
| Caterpillar D5 | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1972 | very common | 8% |
| Caterpillar D4CIII | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1996 | common | 7% |
| Caterpillar D5B | Caterpillar | 75-100 hp | 1980 | common | 21% |
| Komatsu D41P-6 | Komatsu | 75-100 hp | 1999 | common | 24% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.