Versatile 550DT

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The Versatile 550DT is a powerful crawler tractor designed for heavy-duty farming tasks. It's part of the articulated tractor family, which means it can bend in the middle to make tight turns. This tractor runs on tracks instead of wheels, giving it excellent traction in tough conditions.

Under the hood, the 550DT boasts a mighty Cummins QSX15 engine. This diesel engine has 6 cylinders and is both turbocharged and air-cooled for top performance. It cranks out an impressive 550 hp, putting it above average in power for tractors of its class. The engine is also very large, with a displacement that's among the highest in the market. The tractor weighs in at a hefty 58,850 lb, making it one of the heaviest in its category. It features a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 4 reverse gears, allowing for smooth operation in various conditions.
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Key Specifications

Category: Articulated

Power Output: 550 hp (410.1 kW)

Transmission: Full Power Shift

Drive Type: Tracked

Operating Weight: 58850 lb (26694 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

Versatile 550DT vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the Versatile 550DT is Average. It is greater than 64% of similar Articulated tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Articulated tractors

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Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the Versatile 550DT is Above Average. It is greater than 72% of similar Articulated tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Articulated tractors

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Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the Versatile 550DT is Above Average. It is greater than 73% of similar Articulated tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Articulated tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the Versatile 550DT is Average. It is greater than 68% of similar Articulated tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Articulated tractors

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Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
Cummins
Model
QSX15
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Cylinder Orientation
Inline
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged and Air-to-Air Aftercooled
Cylinders
6
Displacement
912 ci (14.9 L)
Bore
5.39 in (136.9 mm)
Stroke
6.65 in (168.9 mm)
Rated RPM
2100
Power Output
550 hp (410.1 kW)

Transmission

Type
Full Power Shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
4

Drivetrain

Chassis
Crawler
Drive Type
Tracked
Steering Type
Hydrostatic Power