Construction Equipment Guide
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The John Deere 550K is a crawler dozer designed for grading, site preparation, land clearing, and general earthmoving applications. It is part of John Deere's K-Series dozer line and is commonly used in construction, utility, and agricultural work. The 550K features a tracked undercarriage for traction and stability on uneven terrain, with a blade system suited to pushing, leveling, and backfilling material. Typical configurations may include a hydrostatic transmission, operator cab, and multiple blade and undercarriage options. The model is recognized for compact-to-mid-size dozer performance in confined jobsite conditions and mixed ground environments.
| 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 ft (0 m) |
| Track Gauge | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Displacement | 275 cu in (4,502 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | PowerTech PWS 4045 |
| Make | J. Deere PowerTech |
| Net Power | 85 hp (63 kw) |
| Operating Weight | 19,800 lbs (8,981 kg) |