Overview
The Schluter Super 550 is a farm tractor produced from 1968 to 1972, featuring a 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 54.3 net horsepower. It was available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with transmission options providing up to 16 forward and 8 reverse gears.
Ideal Applications
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The tractor is equipped with either an 8-speed or 16-speed transmission and offers both 2WD and 4WD drive types to accommodate different traction requirements.
Rear Lift and Hydraulic Specifications:
The hydraulic system delivers a total flow of 5 gpm and supports a Type II/I rear hitch with a listed lift capacity of 3,308 pounds.
Physical Dimensions and Weight:
Built on an 85.7-inch wheelbase, the machine has an operating weight ranging from 6,559 pounds in the 2WD configuration to 7,420 pounds for the 4WD model.
Production
| Manufacturer | Schluter |
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Engine
| Engine type | Schluter 3.9L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 17.2 gal (65.1 L) |
| Engine (gross) | 60.2 hp (44.9 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 54.3 hp (40.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Drum brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | mechanical |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 5 gpm (18.9 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 3308 lbs (1500 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
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Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 53.5 inches (135 cm) / 49.6 to 73.2 inches (125 to 185 cm) |
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| 2WD Ground clearance | 14.6 inches (37 cm) |
| 2WD Weight | 6559 lbs (2975 kg) |
| 2WD Width | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 54.1 inches (137 cm) |
| 4WD Ground clearance | 11.4 inches (28 cm) |
| 4WD Weight | 7420 lbs (3365 kg) |
| 4WD Width | 67.3 inches (170 cm) |
| Height | 66.1 inches (167 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 89.4 inches (227 cm) |
| Length | 144.3 inches (366 cm) |
| Rear tread | 535/59.1 inches (1358/150 cm) / 64.3 to 70.1 inches (163 to 178 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 inches (217 cm) |
| 2WD Rear tire | 11-32 |
| Front tire | 6.00-19 |
| Weight | 6559 to 7420 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 85.7 inches (217 cm) |
| 2WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 13-30 / Front: 6.50-20. Rear: 11-36 |
| 2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 11-32 |
| 4WD Optional tires (ag) | Front: 8-24. Rear: 13-30 |
| 4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 7-24. Rear: 11-32 |