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John Deere 550 LC vs Komatsu PC600LC-7

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 550 LC and the Komatsu PC600LC-7. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 550 LC269 kW (361 HP)
Komatsu PC600LC-7286 kW (384 HP)
Weight
John Deere 550 LC56185 kg (123867 lbs)
Komatsu PC600LC-757479 kg (126720 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 550 LC56185 kg (123867 lbs)
Komatsu PC600LC-757479 kg (126720 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 550 LCJohn Deere 550 LCLarge ExcavatorsKomatsu PC600LC-7Komatsu PC600LC-7Large Excavators
Excavator TypeLarge ExcavatorLarge Excavator
Weight56185 kg (123867 lbs)57479 kg (126720 lbs)
Horsepower269 kW (361 HP)286 kW (384 HP)
Digging Depth771 cm (304 in.)850 cm (335 in.)
Max Digging Depth771 cm (304 in.)850 cm (335 in.)
Max Loading Height801.6 cm (315.6 in.)798.6 cm (314.4 in.)
Max Reach Along Ground1228.3 cm (483.6 in.)1280.2 cm (504.0 in.)
Max Vertical Wall Digging Depth682.8 cm (268.8 in.)752.9 cm (296.4 in.)
Overall Length1298.4 cm (511.2 in.)1283.2 cm (505.2 in.)
Track Length5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.)5516.9 cm (2172.0 in.)
Length of Track on Ground460.2 cm (181.2 in.)460.2 cm (181.2 in.)
Reference Bucket Capacity3.0 m2 (3.9 cu yds)2.8 m2 (3.6 cu yds)
Max Bucket Capacity4.2 m2 (5.5 cu yds)3.5 m2 (4.6 cu yds)
Min Bucket Capacity1.3 m2 (1.7 cu yds)2.4 m2 (3.2 cu yds)
Ground Clearance82.3 cm (32.4 in.)79.2 cm (31.2 in.)
Tail Swing Radius381.0 cm (150.0 in.)381.0 cm (150.0 in.)
Overall Width411.5 cm (162.0 in.)390.1 cm (153.6 in.)
Engine MakeCumminsKomatsu
Engine ModelN14-CSA6D140E-3
Net Power269 kW (361 HP)286 kW (384 HP)
Gross Power277.6 kW (372.3 HP)294.8 kW (395.3 HP)
Hydraulic Pump Flow Capacity382 LPM (101 GPM)818 LPM (216.7 GPM)
Hydraulic System Capacity579.2 l (153.0 gal)360.4 l (95.2 gal)
Relief Valve Pressure299 Bar (4340 psi)343 Bar (4978 psi)
Operating Weight56185 kg (123867 lbs)57479 kg (126720 lbs)
Max Travel Speed4.7 km (2.9 mph)5.0 km (3.1 mph)
Swing Speed8 RPM8.3 RPM
Cab Height338.3 cm (133.2 in.)329.2 cm (129.6 in.)
AspirationTurbocharged with coolerTurbocharged, aftercooled
Max Torque1681.2 Nm (1240.0 ft-lbs)—
Cooling Capacity66.2 l (17.5 gal)57.2 l (15.1 gal)
Fuel Capacity700.3 l (185.0 gal)880.1 l (232.5 gal)
Swing Drive Capacity7.9 l (2.1 gal)13.2 l (3.5 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity43.5 l (11.5 gal)37.1 l (9.8 gal)
Operating VoltageOperating Voltage 24 VOperating Voltage 24 V
Ground Pressure100.0 kPa (14.5 psi)95.1 kPa (13.8 psi)
Number of Carrier Rollers per Side33
Number of Track Rollers per Side99
Number of Shoes per Side5252
Displacement13994.6 cc (854 cu. in.)15241.6 cc (930 cu. in.)
Shoe Size61.0 cm (24.0 in.)75.2 cm (29.6 in.)
Max Cutting Height1191.8 cm (469.2 in.)1188.7 cm (468.0 in.)
Alternator75 A75 A
Track Gauge320.0 cm (126.0 in.)408.4 cm (160.8 in.)
Removal Counterweight Clearance146.3 cm (57.6 in.)137.2 cm (54.0 in.)
Drawbar Pull38.011 kg (83800 lbs)42.300 kg (93255.5 lbs)
Rated Power—1800 RPM
Transmission Type—Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears—2
Hydraulic Pump Type—Pump Type Variable-capacity piston pumps

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