SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D3C XL III vs John Deere 550A
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D3C XL III and the John Deere 550A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar D3C XL III58.2 kW (78 HP)
John Deere 550A58.2 kW (78 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar D3C XL III7231.0 kg (15941.7 lbs)
John Deere 550A6985.3 kg (15400 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar D3C XL III Crawler Dozers | John Deere 550A Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 58.2 kW (78 HP) | 58.2 kW (78 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 7231.0 kg (15941.7 lbs) | 6985.3 kg (15400 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 54.1 LPM (14.3 GPM) | 67.0 LPM (17.7 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere |
| Engine Model | 3046 | 300 Series |
| Gross Power | 58.2 kW (78 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 52.9 kW (71 HP) | 58.2 kW (78 HP) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | 4 |
| Displacement | 4998.1 cc (305 cu in.) | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) |
| Power Measured RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 55 A | — |
| Alternator | 55 A | — |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Transmission Type | PowerShift | PowerShift |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 | 3 |
| Max Speed Forward | 10.8 km/h (6.7 mph) | — |
| Max Speed Reverse | 11.4 km/h (7.1 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 0.4 bar (6.2 psi) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 121.9 l (32.2 gal) | 136.3 l (36 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling System Capacity | 9.1 l (2.4 gal) | 18.9 l (5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | 6.1 l (1.6 gal) |
| Pump type | Gear type | Open center |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 54.1 LPM (14.3 GPM) | 67.0 LPM (17.7 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 172.4 bar (2500 psi) | 137.9 bar (2000 psi) |
| Cab Height | 268.2 cm (105.6 in.) | — |
| Width Over Track | 182.9 cm (72.0 in.) | 243.8 cm (96.0 in.) |
| Length Overall | 402.3 cm (158.4 in.) | — |
| Length without Blade | 298.7 cm (117.6 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 207.3 cm (81.6 in.) | — |
| Track Gauge | 143.3 cm (56.4 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12.0 in.) | — |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 39 | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | — |
| Shoe Size | 40.6 cm (16 in.) | — |
| Weight (Operating) | 7231.0 kg (15941.7 lbs) | 6985.3 kg (15400 lbs) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Max Torque | — | 339.0 N-m (250 lbs/ft) |
| Torque Measured RPM | — | 1300 RPM |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.