Compare/Schluter Super 500 vs Schluter Super 550

Schluter Super 500 vs Schluter Super 550

Verdict: Schluter Super 500 vs Schluter Super 550

The Schluter Super 500 and the Schluter Super 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Schluter Super 550 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 52 hp. Schluter Super 500 is the lighter machine (5,622 kg vs 6,559 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Schluter Super 550 holds more fuel (65.1 L vs 57.2 L) for longer stints between fills. Schluter Super 550 is the newer design (1968 vs 1966). In short: choose the Schluter Super 550 for outright pulling power, or the Schluter Super 500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Schluter

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Schluter

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

60 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SchluterReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

mechanicalReference

Engine

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Fuel tank

65.1 LReference

Engine

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 125 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

1800Reference

Engine (gross)

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44.9 kWReference

Engine (net)

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40.5 kWReference

Power (net)

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40.5 kWReference

Power (gross)

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44.9 kWReference

Torque

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225.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear lift

1500 kgReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Total flow

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26.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

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II/IReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

217 cmReference

Weight

2850 kgReference

6559 to 7420 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00-19Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

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Ag front

7.2-24 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

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Length

367 cmReference

366 cmReference

Height

167 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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11-32Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 11-32Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7-24. Rear: 11-32Reference

2WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 6.50-20. Rear: 11-36Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 8-24. Rear: 13-30Reference

2WD Width

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167 cmReference

4WD Width

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170 cmReference

Height (cab)

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227 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2975 kgReference

4WD Weight

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3365 kgReference

2WD Ground clearance

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37 cmReference

4WD Ground clearance

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28 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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125 to 185 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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137 cmReference

Rear tread

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163 to 178 cmReference

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.