John Deere 550

1976–198280 HPdieselfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
3
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Auction Records
1
Avg €14,800
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power80 HP
Engine (kW)60 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionfull power shift
Categoryfarm
Production Years1976–1982

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

3 reported
3 medium
CA: John Deere Review by Dana from Libertyville, IL (1/5 stars) We purcha
medium

We purchased a John Deere JS45A Mowmentum 5 years ago for $550.00. Within first 3 years, we have replaced bag, drive cable, handle attacher, and side chute. Today, the Baggage Chute Assembly shattered. It is a $175.00 part. It is plastic and screws!! The machine is nothing but plastic garbage. After talking with to John Deere Customer Relation Representatives today, they confirmed that they are un

engine
CA: John Deere Review by Don from Auburn, NY (1/5 stars) Every two years
medium

Every two years I replace the steering gear and bracket. This is my 4th mower and 3rd John Deere. Never replace a steering in the other 3 lawn mowers. All use on the same yard. During a span of 35 years. Now after 550 hrs on the l120 I have a oil leak just like all the other l120's. The front hood's plastic pins broke off. The seat started cracking after 2 yrs. Dealer says they just do make them l

engine
CA: John Deere Review by sue from Lancaster, TN (1/5 stars) Purchased a J
medium

Purchased a John Deere XUV 550 and have had continual problems with the shifting. Has been at the JD shop for more hours than I have been on the thing. Next to impossible to shift from any of the gears, if in low to high, reverse to low, etc. etc. Now I cannot use the vehicle, warranty is expired, a waste of money.

transmission

Market Value

Average
€14,800
Median
€14,800
Range:€14,800 €14,800
Avg Hours:6,630 hrs
Records:1 sales
Recent Sales
1989 · mascus-marketplace€14,800
6,630 hours

Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40100 HP)
Average hours at sale for this model
0Avg: 6,630 hrs10,000
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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