Schluter Super 550
The Schluter Super 550 is a tractor produced by Schluter. It is equipped with a 239.6 ci 3.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 54.3 hp / 40.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60.2 hp / 44.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 6559 to 7420 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 54.3 hp / 40.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60.2 hp / 44.9 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.2 gal
65.1 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
6559 to 7420 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1968 - 1972 |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | Schluter |
Schluter Super 550 Engine | |
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Schluter 3.9L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 17.2 gal
65.1 L |
Engine details ... | |
Schluter Super 550 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 60.2 hp
44.9 kW |
Engine (net) | 54.3 hp
40.5 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | mechanical |
Drum brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Total flow | 5 gpm
18.9 lpm |
6.9 gpm
26.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 3308 lbs
1500 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 85.7 inches
217 cm |
Weight | 6559 to 7420 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
2WD Rear tire | 11-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Engine
Engine Detail — 239.6 ci / 3.9 L Diesel
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Schluter SD 100 W 4 | |
Displacement | 239.6 ci
3.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.921 inches
100 x 125 mm |
Power (net) | 54.3 hp
40.5 kW |
Power (gross) | 60.2 hp
44.9 kW |
Rated RPM | 1800 |
Torque | 166.0 lb-ft
225.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
Schluter Super 550 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 11-32 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-24. Rear: 11-32 |
2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 13-30 |
2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.50-20. Rear: 11-36 |
4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8-24. Rear: 13-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 85.7 inches
217 cm |
Length | 144.3 inches
366 cm |
2WD Width | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
4WD Width | 67.3 inches
170 cm |
Height | 66.1 inches
167 cm |
Height (cab) | 89.4 inches
227 cm |
2WD Weight | 6559 lbs
2975 kg |
4WD Weight | 7420 lbs
3365 kg |
2WD Ground clearance | 14.6 inches
37 cm |
4WD Ground clearance | 11.4 inches
28 cm |
2WD Front tread | 53.5 inches
135 cm |
2WD Front tread | 49.6 to 73.2 inches
125 to 185 cm |
4WD Front tread | 54.1 inches
137 cm |
Rear tread | 535/59.1 inches
1358/150 cm |
Rear tread | 64.3 to 70.1 inches
163 to 178 cm |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Schluter Super 550.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Schluter Super 550 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Schluter Super 550.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare Schluter Super 550 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
Current Model
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Schluter Super 550
Engine Power:Diesel (net): 54.3 hp / 40.5 kW; Diesel (gross): 60.2 hp / 44.9 kW
★ Baseline Reference
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