SPECS / COMPARISON
John Deere 550J LGP vs Caterpillar D4G XL
A detailed comparison of the John Deere 550J LGP and the Caterpillar D4G XL. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
John Deere 550J LGP62.6 kW (84 HP)
Caterpillar D4G XL64.9 kW (87 HP)
Operating Weight
John Deere 550J LGP8278.0 kg (18249.9 lbs)
Caterpillar D4G XL7854.9 kg (17317 lbs)
| Specification | John Deere 550J LGP Crawler Dozers | Caterpillar D4G XL Crawler Dozers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Crawler Dozer | Crawler Dozer |
| Horsepower | 62.6 kW (84 HP) | 64.9 kW (87 HP) |
| Operating Weight | 8278.0 kg (18249.9 lbs) | 7854.9 kg (17317 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 | Hydrostatic | 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) | 0.4 bar (5.5 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 | 32.6 l (8.6 gal) | 45.4 l (12 gal) |
| Final Drives Capacity | 6.8 l (1.8 gal) | 14.8 l (3.9 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.) | 198.1 cm (78.0 in.) |
| Length Overall | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) | 405.4 cm (159.6 in.) |
| Length of Track on Ground | 219.5 cm (86.4 in.) | 222.5 cm (87.6 in.) |
| Track Gauge | 176.8 cm (69.6 in.) | 152.4 cm (60.0 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 36.6 cm (14.4 in.) | 39.6 cm (15.6 in.) |
| Ground Contact Area | 67645.9 cm³ (4128 cu in.) | 51668.5 cm³ (3153 cu in.) |
| No of Shoes Per Side | 40 | 41 |
| No of Track Rollers Per Side | 6 | 7 |
| Shoe Size | 61.2 cm (24.1 in.) | 45.7 cm (18 in.) |
| Weight (Operating) | 8278.0 kg (18249.9 lbs) | 7854.9 kg (17317 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 without Blade | — | 310.9 cm (122.4 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.