550 International Harvester 550 Specifications & Technical Data (1981—2026)

The International 550 is a wheel loader manufactured since 1981. It has a bucket width of 3 meters and a maximum discharge height …

The International 550 is a wheel loader manufactured since 1981. It has a bucket width of 3 meters and a maximum discharge height of 3 meters. The travel speed is 33 km/h, and the transport height is 3 meters. The turning radius outside is 7 meters. The bucket capacity ranges from 4 to 5 cubic meters.

Technical specs - 550 International Harvester

Specification

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Standard tyres
26.5 x 25
Bucket width
3.3 m
Bucket capacity min.
4.41 m³
Bucket capacity max.
5.75 m³
Transport height
3.9 m
Travel speed
33 km/h
Max. discharge height
3.2 m
Turning radius outside
7.6 m
Engine manuf.
International
Engine type
DVT-800
Engine power
224 kW
Displacement
13 l
Revolutions at max torque
1825 rpm
Max. torque
982 Nm
No. of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore x stroke
135 x 114 mm

More technical details, like: weight, bucket capacity, steering mode, transport length, transport width, lifting force, model series, dimension lxwxh, emission level are available in the full technical specs.

Basic model with ROPS cabin, std. shovel and teeth

Special equipment

Diesel particulate filter
No
Swing loader
No
telescopic
No
Aircondition
No
Quick hitch hydr.
No
Quick hitch mech.
No

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International Harvester 550 FAQ

When was the International Harvester 550 manufactured?

The International Harvester 550 was first produced in 1981.

What is the transport height of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The transport height of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader is 3.9 meters.

What is the travel speed of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 550 wheel loader has a travel speed of 33 km/h.

What are the undercarriage specifications of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 550 wheel loader is equipped with standard tyres sized 26.5 x 25.

What is the outside turning radius of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 550 wheel loader has an outside turning radius of 7.6 meters.

What is the maximum discharge height of the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 550 wheel loader has a maximum discharge height of 3.2 meters.

What are the specifications of the bucket on the International Harvester 550 wheel loader?

The International Harvester 550 wheel loader has a bucket with a maximum capacity of 5.75 cubic meters, a minimum capacity of 4.41 cubic meters, and a width of 3.3 meters.

How much is a International Harvester 550 Wheel loader (1981u20132025) worth?

The residual value of the International Harvester 550 depends on the machine's individual parameters. Visit the LECTURA Valuation to check it.

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Standard tyres:
26.5 x 25
Bucket width:
3.3 m
Bucket capacity min.:
4.41 m³
Bucket capacity max.:
5.75 m³

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