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John Deere

550 LC

Excavator

Operating Weight
123,867 lb
Max Digging Depth
304 in
Max Digging Depth
328 in
Net Power
361.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight123,867 lb
Fuel Capacity185.0 gal
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity101.0 gal/min
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity153.0 gal
Hydraulic System Relief Valve Pressure4,340 psi
Engine Oil Capacity11.5 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity17.5 gal
Operating Voltage24 V
Swing Drive Fluid Capacity2.1 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 A

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelN14-C
Displacement854 in³
Net Power361.0 hp
AspirationTurbocharged with cooler
Max Torque1,240 lb-ft

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance32 in
Height - Top of Cab133 in
Length of Track on Ground181 in
Tail Swing Radius150 in
Width to Outside of Tracks162 in
Removal Counterweight Clearance57 in

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Pressure15 psi
Track Gauge126 in
Number of Track Rollers per Side9
Max Travel Speed2.9 mph
Shoe Size24 in
Number of Shoes per Side52
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side3
Drawbar Pull83,800 lb

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 1 specifications
Max Digging Depth304 in
Max Reach Along Ground483 in
Max Loading Height316 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth269 in
Max Cutting Height469 in
Shipping Length of Unit511 in
Shipping Height of Unit175 in

Bucket

Bucket specifications
Reference Bucket Capacity3.90 yd³
Maximum Bucket Capacity5.49 yd³
Minimum Bucket Capacity1.70 yd³

Swing Mechanism

Swing Mechanism specifications
Swing Speed8 rpm

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 2 specifications
Max Digging Depth328 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth298 in
Max Cutting Height480 in
Max Loading Height325 in
Max Reach Along Ground505 in
Shipping Length of Unit509 in
Shipping Height of Unit168 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 3 specifications
Max Digging Depth350 in
Max Cutting Height487 in
Max Loading Height332 in
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth320 in
Max Reach Along Ground526 in
Shipping Length of Unit507 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 4 specifications
Max Digging Depth386 in
Max Cutting Height499 in
Max Reach Along Ground561 in
Max Loading Height361 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth350 in
Shipping Length of Unit497 in

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5

Boom/Stick Excavator Option 5 specifications
Max Digging Depth272 in
Max Reach Along Ground443 in
Max Cutting Height435 in
Max Loading Height284 in
Max Vertical Wall Dig Depth204 in
Shipping Height of Unit189 in
Shipping Length of Unit473 in

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