SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar D4B LGP vs John Deere 550G LGP
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar D4B LGP and the John Deere 550G LGP. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar D4B LGP60.4 kW (81 HP)
John Deere 550G LGP61.9 kW (83 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar D4B LGP7799.5 kg (17195 lbs)
John Deere 550G LGP8314.3 kg (18330 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar D4B LGP Crawler Dozers | John Deere 550G LGP Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 60.4 kW (81 HP) | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 7799.5 kg (17195 lbs) | 8314.3 kg (18330 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 55.3 LPM (14.6 GPM) | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | John Deere |
| Engine Model | 3204 | 4045 D |
| Gross Power | 60.4 kW (81 HP) | 61.9 kW (83 HP) |
| Net Power | 55.9 kW (75 HP) | 59.7 kW (80 HP) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement | 5201.3 cc (317.4 cu in.) | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) |
| Power Measured RPM | 2400 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 40 A | 65 A |
| Alternator | 40 A | 65 A |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Transmission Type | Planetary powershift | Full power shift, Dura-Shift with direct drive |
| Number of Forward Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Max Speed Forward | 11.1 km/h (6.9 mph) | 8.9 km/h (5.5 mph) |
| Max Speed Reverse | 11.9 km/h (7.4 mph) | 9.8 km/h (6.1 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 0.4 bar (6.4 psi) | 0.3 bar (4.5 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 116.2 l (30.7 gal) | 155.2 l (41 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 12.1 l (3.2 gal) | 12.5 l (3.3 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 20.1 l (5.3 gal) | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 70.0 l (18.5 gal) | 37.9 l (10 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 8.3 l (2.2 gal) | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) |
| Pump type | Gear type | Gear type |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 55.3 LPM (14.6 GPM) | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 172.4 bar (2500 psi) | 189.6 bar (2750 psi) |
| Cab Height | 268.2 cm (105.6 in.) | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) |
| Width Over Track | 228.6 cm (90.0 in.) | 237.7 cm (93.6 in.) |
| Length Overall | 402.3 cm (158.4 in.) | — |
| Length without Blade | 301.8 cm (118.8 in.) | 408.4 cm (160.8 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 207.3 cm (81.6 in.) | 219.5 cm (86.4 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12.0 in.) | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 66384.1 cm³ (4051 cu in.) | 67170.7 cm³ (4099 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 39 | 40 |
| Shoe Size | 63.5 cm (25 in.) | 61.0 cm (24 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 7799.5 kg (17195 lbs) | 8314.3 kg (18330 lbs) |
| Aspiration | — | Naturally |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | — | 6 |
| Track Pitch | — | 16.0 cm (6.3 in.) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.