Compare/J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550E

J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550E

Verdict: J.I. Case 550 vs J.I. Case 550E

The J.I. Case 550 and the J.I. Case 550E are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 75 hp. J.I. Case 550 is the lighter machine (6,032 kg vs 13,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 550E is the newer design (1992 vs 1989). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

75 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

The turbocharged 4T-390 was also available for high-altitude use with the same power ratings.Reference

The turbocharged 4T-390 was available as an option for high-altitude applications. The engine power rating was the same.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

Final drives

bull gearReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

55.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

50.0 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

50.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

55.9 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

18.5:1Reference

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Torque

272.6 NmReference

252.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1450Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

30.3 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.5 LReference

Rated RPM

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2200Reference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

104.1 LReference

115.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

32.2 LReference

39.0 LReference

Type

power shiftReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

32.2 LReference

39.0 LReference

Pressure

113.8 barReference

172.4 barReference

Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

68.1 lpmReference

LGP Pressure

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151.7 barReference

Dimensions

Weight

6032 kgReference

13425 to 13525 poundsReference

LT dozer length

393 cmReference

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LGP dozer length

393 cmReference

392 cmReference

Operating weight

6032 kgReference

6089 kgReference

Gauge

162 cmReference

134 cmReference

Steering wheel

185 cmReference

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Dozer length

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392 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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255 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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227 cmReference

LGP Operating weight

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6134 kgReference

Ripper

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576 kgReference

Ground clearance

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32 cmReference

LGP Gauge

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162 cmReference

J.I. Case 550 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

700Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

J.I. Case 550 Tracks

LT width

40 cmReference

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LT length on ground

198 cmReference

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LT area on ground

1.6 m²Reference

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LT ground pressure

0.4 barReference

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LGP width

7 cmReference

71 cmReference

LGP length on ground

198 cmReference

LGP area on ground

2.8 m²Reference

LGP ground pressure

0.2 barReference

J.I. Case 550 Height

ROPS

255 cmReference

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Exhaust

227 cmReference

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J.I. Case 550E attachments

J.I. Case 550E Tracks

Width

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40 cmReference

Length on ground

—

198 cmReference

Area on ground

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1.6 m²Reference

Ground pressure

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0.4 barReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.