SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 550H LGP vs Caterpillar D4G LGP
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 550H LGP and the Caterpillar D4G LGP. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 550H LGP62.6 kW (84 HP)
Caterpillar D4G LGP64.9 kW (87 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 550H LGP7937.9 kg (17500 lbs)
Caterpillar D4G LGP8197.8 kg (18073 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 550H LGP Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D4G LGP Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 62.6 kW (84 HP) | 64.9 kW (87 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 7937.9 kg (17500 lbs) | 8197.8 kg (18073 lbs) |
| Pump Flow | 56.8 LPM (15 GPM) | 60.9 LPM (16.1 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | John Deere | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 4045 T | 3046 T |
| Net Power | 62.6 kW (84 HP) | 59.7 kW (80 HP) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Displacement | 4522.8 cc (276 cu in.) | 4998.1 cc (305 cu in.) |
| Max Torque | 374.2 N-m (276 lbs/ft) | — |
| Power Measured RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Measured RPM | 1200 RPM | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amp. | 65 A | 120 A |
| Alternator | 65 A | 120 A |
| Battery | 12 V | 12 V |
| Transmission Type | Dual Power Shift | Hydrostatic |
| Max Speed Forward | 8.0 km/h (5 mph) | 9.0 km/h (5.6 mph) |
| Max Speed Reverse | 8.0 km/h (5 mph) | 9.7 km/h (6 mph) |
| Ground Pressure | 0.3 bar (4.2 psi) | 0.3 bar (4.2 psi) |
| Fuel Capacity | 177.9 l (47 gal) | 184.0 l (48.6 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 12.9 l (3.4 gal) |
| Cooling System Capacity | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) | 20.8 l (5.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) | 45.4 l (12 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | 21.6 l (5.7 gal) |
| Pump type | Gear type | — |
| Hydraulic Pump Flow | 56.8 LPM (15 GPM) | 60.9 LPM (16.1 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | 199.9 bar (2900 psi) |
| Cab Height | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) | 274.3 cm (108.0 in.) |
| Width Over Track | 237.7 cm (93.6 in.) | 231.6 cm (91.2 in.) |
| Length without Blade | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) | 310.9 cm (122.4 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 219.5 cm (86.4 in.) | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 67645.9 cm³ (4128 cu in.) | 71316.7 cm³ (4352 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 40 | 41 |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | 7 |
| Shoe Size | 61.0 cm (24 in.) | 63.5 cm (25 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 7937.9 kg (17500 lbs) | 8197.8 kg (18073 lbs) |
| Track Pitch | 16.0 cm (6.3 in.) | — |
| Gross Power | — | 64.9 kW (87 HP) |
| Number of Forward Gears | — | 1 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | — | 1 |
| Length Overall | — | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) |
| Track Gauge | — | 167.6 cm (66.0 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.