Overview
The Chery RK554 is a 55 hp utility tractor manufactured in China and in production since 2012. It is powered by a 3.2L 4-cylinder diesel engine and features a four-wheel-drive mechanical layout with multiple transmission options including a 12-speed shuttle or 8-speed gear system.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Specifications:
The RK554 is equipped with a 3.2L liquid-cooled 4-cylinder diesel engine (Xin Chai or Quanchai) that provides 55 gross horsepower at 2400 RPM and a claimed 43.2 hp at the PTO.
Chassis and Dimensional Data:
This model has a 4663 lb operating weight, a 78.4-inch wheelbase, and provides 12.8 inches of ground clearance with standard 12.4-28 rear agricultural tires.
Rear Hitch and Mechanical Controls:
The rear lift capacity is 1978 lbs at 24 inches, supported by position, draft, and float controls, alongside a live 540/760 RPM rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in China |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Chery |
Engine
| Engine type | Xin Chai 3.2L 4-cyl diesel / Quanchai 3.2L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.858x4.134 inches (98 x 105 mm) / 3.858x4.134 inches (98 x 105 mm) |
| Description | Xin Chai 498BT / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Quanchai QC498 / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 193.3 ci (3.2 L) / 193.3 ci (3.2 L) |
| Fuel system | direct injection / direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2400 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter type | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 90 lb-ft (122.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1650 |
| Engine type | Xin Chai 3.2L 4-cyl diesel / Quanchai 3.2L 4-cyl diesel |
| Engine (gross) | 55 hp (41.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 43.2 hp (32.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 8 forward and 4 reverse |
| Type | shuttle / gear |
| Transmission type | 12-speed shuttle / 8-speed gear |
| Transmission type | 12-speed shuttle / 8-speed gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. Optional ROPS. Optional canopy. Cab available with optional air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Pneumatic brake optional brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydraulic power |
Hitch
| Control | position, draft, and float control |
|---|---|
| Drawbar | fixed drawbar |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1978 lbs (897 kg) |
PTO
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/760 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 11-28 |
|---|---|
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 8.3-20. Rear: 12.4-28 |
| Front tread | 49.2 inches (124 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 12.8 inches (32 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 88.6 inches (225 cm) |
| Length | 158.7 inches (403 cm) |
| Rear tread | 51.2 inches (130 cm) |
| Weight | 4663 lbs (2115 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.4 inches (199 cm) |
| Width | 65 inches (165 cm) |
| Front tire | 8.3-20 |
| Rear tire | 12.4-28 |
| Weight | 4663 lbs (2115 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 78.4 inches (199 cm) |
Variants
| RK550 | 2WD |
|---|---|
| RK554 | 4WD |
| RK554HD | premium 4WD |