VersatileModel A
Versatile 520DT
Crawler
- power
- 520 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Crawler
Versatile 520DT vs Versatile 550DT
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 550DT
Crawler
- power
- 550 hp
- displacement
- 912 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
VersatileVersatile 520DT
vs
VersatileVersatile 550DT
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ 550DT higher · +30 hp (+6%)520DT520 hp
550DT550 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
520DT is in the 90th percentile; 550DT is in the 93rd · 142 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied520DT912 ci
550DT912 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
520DT is in the 91st percentile; 550DT is in the 91st · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied520DT6
550DT6
Median Crawler Tractor6
520DT is in the 50th percentile; 550DT is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied520DT16
550DT16
Median Crawler Tractor10
520DT is in the 69th percentile; 550DT is in the 69th · 179 models
520DT (A)550DT (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Versatile | Versatile | Same |
| Model | 520DT | 550DT | — |
| Category | Crawler, Articulated | Crawler, Articulated | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Cummins | Same |
| Model | QSX15 | QSX15 | Same |
| Power Output | 520hp | 550hp | ▲ 550DT+30 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 1,800RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 550DT+300 RPM · +17% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 912ci | 912ci | Same |
| Bore | 5.4in | 5.4in | Same |
| Stroke | 6.7in | 6.7in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 58,850lb | 58,850lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Closed Center Load Sensing (CCLS) | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Category 3 | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Crawler | Crawler | Same |
| Drive Type | Track | Tracked | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Emissions
| Spec | Versatile 520DT | Versatile 550DT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tier IV | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 90th percentile (520 hp)B · 93rd percentile (550 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 91st percentile (912 ci)B · 91st percentile (912 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 69th percentile (16)B · 69th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 97th percentile (58,850 lb)B · 97th percentile (58,850 lb)
A · 520DTB · 550DTMedian Crawler Tractor