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John Deere 550K

A small dozer for residential site work

The John Deere 550K is a small dual-path hydrostatic dozer for residential construction and landscaping.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read
John Deere 550K bulldozer
John Deere 550K bulldozer

Photo: John Deere, via RDO Equipment

+Strengths

  • Smooth hydrostatic drive
  • Easy to transport

−Watch-outs

  • Limited pushing power

Overview

The 550K is a popular small dozer in North America, often used for house pads and driveways.

John Deere 550K specifications

Operating weight≈8,000–9,000 kg (17,600–19,800 lb)
Net power≈60 kW (80 hp)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by John Deere. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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  1. John deere – official product information
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