SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 550G vs Zettelmeyer ZL8C
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 550G and the Zettelmeyer ZL8C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 550G6.0 kW (8 HP)
Zettelmeyer ZL8C26.0 kW (34.9 hp)
Operating Weight
John Deere 550G8020.9 kg (17683 lbs)
Zettelmeyer ZL8C2930.2 kg (6460 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 550G Crawler Dozers | Zettelmeyer ZL8C Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 6.0 kW (8 HP) | 26.0 kW (34.9 hp) |
| Operating Weight | 8020.9 kg (17683 lbs) | 2930.2 kg (6460 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | — |
| Engine Model | 4045 T | — |
| Gross Power | 6.0 kW (8 HP) | 26.0 kW (34.9 hp) |
| Net Power | 59.7 kW (80 HP) | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | Naturally |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) | — |
| Max Torque | 352.5 N-m (260 lbs/ft) | — |
| Power Measured RPM | 2100 RPM | — |
| Torque Measured RPM | 1300 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 65 A | — |
| Alternator | 65 A | — |
| Battery | 12 V | — |
| Transmission Type | Full power shift | Hydrostatic, reversibe and shiftable |
| Number of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Max Speed Forward | 9.5 km/h (5.9 mph) | — |
| Max Speed Reverse | 9.5 km/h (5.9 mph) | — |
| Ground Pressure | 0.4 bar (6.5 psi) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 155.2 l (41 gal) | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 12.5 l (3.3 gal) | — |
| Cooling System Capacity | 17.0 l (4.5 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | — |
| Final Drives Capacity | 9.8 l (2.6 gal) | — |
| Pump type | Gear type | gear pump |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 64.4 LPM (17 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 189.6 bar (2750 psi) | — |
| Cab Height | 277.4 cm (109.2 in.) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Width Over Track | 237.7 cm (93.6 in.) | — |
| Length Overall | 408.4 cm (160.8 in.) | — |
| Length of Track on Ground | 219.5 cm (86.4 in.) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Ground Contact Area | 44769.6 cm³ (2732 cu in.) | — |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 40 | — |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | — |
| Shoe Size | 45.7 cm (18 in.) | — |
| Weight (Operating) | 8020.9 kg (17683 lbs) | — |
| Track Pitch | 16.0 cm (6.3 in.) | — |
| Weight | — | 2930.2 kg (6460 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 2381.4 kg (5250 lbs) |
| Max Speed | — | 19.2 km/h (11.9 mph) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Operating Voltage | — | 12 V |
| Rated Speed | — | 3000 RPM |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | — | 25 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | — | 19.2 km/h (11.9 mph) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 180.0 bar (2610.7 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 6 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 6.5 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 2381.4 kg (5250 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | — | 0.4 m³ (0.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 0.3 m³ (0.4 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | — | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Breakout Force | — | 254927.8 kg (562020 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 152.4 cm (60 in) |
| Tire Size | — | 10.5-18 |
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