Head to head · Crawler

John Deere 9560RT vs Versatile 550DT

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 9560RT

Crawler

power
560 hp
displacement
827 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full 9560RT specs
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VersatileModel B

Versatile 550DT

Crawler

power
550 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 550DT specs
John DeereJohn Deere 9560RT
vs
VersatileVersatile 550DT

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ 9560RT higher · +10 hp (+2%)
9560RT560 hp
550DT550 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

9560RT is in the 94th percentile; 550DT is in the 93rd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 550DT higher · +85 ci (+10%)
9560RT827 ci
550DT912 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

9560RT is in the 86th percentile; 550DT is in the 91st · 191 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
9560RT6
550DT6
Median Crawler Tractor6

9560RT is in the 50th percentile; 550DT is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ 9560RT higher · +2 (+13%)
9560RT18
550DT16
Median Crawler Tractor10

9560RT is in the 87th percentile; 550DT is in the 69th · 179 models

9560RT (A)550DT (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereVersatile—
Model9560RT550DT—
CategoryCrawlerCrawler, Articulated—

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCummins—
ModelPowerTech PSXQSX15—
Power Output560hp550hp▲ 9560RT+10 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement827ci912ci▲ 550DT+85 ci · +10%
Bore5.2in5.4in▲ 550DT+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke6.5in6.7in▲ 550DT+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
TypeSelective gear with fixed ratio and full range operator controlled power shiftFull Power Shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
Length237inNot recorded—
Height134inNot recorded—
Operating Weight47,015lb58,850lb▲ 550DT+11,835 lb · +25%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS)—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelHydrostatic Power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
TypeIndependent (optional)Not recorded—
Speed 11,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
Hitch CategoryCategory 4N/4Category 3—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—
Hitch Capacity15,300lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
Chassis TypeCrawlerCrawlerSame
Drive TypeTrackTracked—
Steering TypeElectro-hydraulic differential steering controlled by steering wheelHydrostatic Power—
Brake TypeHydraulic wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
Coolant14.6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecJohn Deere 9560RTVersatile 550DTDifference
TypeCommandView II cabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 94th percentile (560 hp)B · 93rd percentile (550 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 86th percentile (827 ci)B · 91st percentile (912 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 87th percentile (18)B · 69th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 89th percentile (47,015 lb)B · 97th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · 9560RTB · 550DTMedian Crawler Tractor
Full spec pageJohn Deere 9560RTFull spec pageVersatile 550DT