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2019-2024

49.22 kw Gross power

0.52 m Loader dump reach

904.92 kg Lifting capacity

3,427 kg Operating weight

1.7 m Overall Width

0.17 m Turning radius

A 3.43-ton compact track loader built for loading, grading, landscaping, and soft-ground site work, the Bobcat T550 combines 49.22 kilowatt gross power with a 904.92 kg lifting capacity and low 0.34 bar ground pressure. With its Tier 4 engine, 64.72 lpm hydraulic pump flow, 1.7 m overall width, and 138.15 liter fuel tank, it suits buyers who need a modern tracked loader for daily construction, cleanup, and material handling work in compact spaces.

Operating weight 3,427 kg

Gross power 49.22 kilowatt

Lifting capacity 904.92 kg

Hydraulic pump flow 64.72 lpm

Ground pressure 0.34 bar

Fuel tank capacity 138.15 liters

Track width 32 cm

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 210,000

Starting from

AED 45,000

Bobcat T550 Technical specifications

Engine

Emissions

Tier 4

Gross power

49.22 kw

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

138.15 liter

Undercarriage

Ground pressure

0.34 bar

Track length

1.4 m

Track width

32 cm

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

1.98 m

Length with bucket

3.38 m

Length without Bucket

2.68 m

Overall Width

1.7 m

Turning radius

0.17 m

Width over tracks

1.71 m

General

Loader dump reach

0.52 m

Lifting capacity

904.92 kg

Max speed forward

11.43 kph

Operating weight

3,427 kg

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

64.72 lpm

Relief valve pressure

241.31 bar

Operating specifications

Rack back angle

57 º

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Bobcat T550 expert review

Reviewed by Hussain E. on April 28, 2026

Overview

The Bobcat T550 (2019–2024) is a compact track loader designed for loading, grading, landscaping, cleanup, and soft-ground site work. It delivers 49.22 kilowatt gross power, 904.92 kg lifting capacity, and low 0.34 bar ground pressure, making it a practical modern option for buyers who need tracked stability in a compact package.

Expert rating: 4 stars

Pros Modern Tier 4 platform, low ground pressure, and compact tracked stability.

Cons Dump reach and hydraulic flow are limited compared with larger track loaders.

Performance & Efficiency

The Tier 4 engine produces 49.22 kilowatt of gross power, giving the T550 useful output for loading, grading, landscaping, and site cleanup. Its 904.92 kg lifting capacity, 0.52 m dump reach, 64.72 lpm hydraulic pump flow, and 0.34 bar ground pressure make it practical for daily loader tasks while keeping stable contact on softer ground.

In Comparison

Cat 249: Strong market familiarity with good support and parts availability.
Cat 257: More established option with broader used-market confidence.
Bobcat T550: Newer and compact, with Tier 4 emissions, practical lift, and strong daily usability.

Final Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Bobcat T550 is a practical compact track loader within the AED 45,000–210,000 range for buyers who need a newer tracked loader with low ground pressure, useful lift, and compact jobsite handling.

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Bobcat T550 owner rating

Bobcat T550 Compact track loaders [2019-2024]

2019-2024

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

5.0

performance

4.7

comfort

4.7

fuel efficiency

4.7

safety

4.3

features

4.3

5 stars

100 %

4 stars

0 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros

Compact size makes it easy to work in tight lots, landscaping jobs, and smaller sites.

Cons

Dump reach is limited when loading taller trucks or reaching over edges.

Submitted by on Apr 28, 2026 / Bobcat T550 Compact track loaders / Purchased on Jun, 2021

performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

4.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month

2019

Bobcat T550 similar models

Highlight differences

Bobcat T550

Cat 249D

Cat 257

Engine

Emissions

Emissions Tier 4

Emissions -

Gross power

Gross power 49.22 kw

Gross power 50.04 kw

Gross power 46.98 kw

Bore

Bore -

Bore 8.38 cm

Bore 9.91 cm

Net power

Net power -

Net power 49.07 kw

Net power 44 kw

Stroke

Stroke -

Stroke 9.91 cm

Stroke 10.16 cm

Aspiration

Aspiration -

Aspiration Turbocharged

Number of cylinders

Number of cylinders -

Number of cylinders 4

Power measured @

Power measured @ -

Power measured @ 2,600 rpm

Years

Years 2019-2024

Years 2016-2019

Years 2014-2019

Market Average

Market Average AED 210,000

Market Average AED 228,000

Market Average AED 186,000

Price

Price AED 45,000

Price AED 191,000

Price AED 147,000

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

Fuel cap 138.15 liter

Fuel cap 57.15 liter

Fuel cap 90.08 liter

Cooling fluid cap

Cooling fluid cap -

Cooling fluid cap 12.11 liter

Cooling fluid cap 9.84 liter

Engine crankcase

Engine crankcase -

Engine crankcase 9.84 liter

Engine crankcase 6.81 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

Hydraulic fluid cap -

Hydraulic fluid cap 45.04 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap 55.26 liter

Undercarriage

Ground pressure

Ground pressure 0.34 bar

Ground pressure 0.32 bar

Ground pressure 0.3 bar

Track length

Track length 1.4 m

Track length 1.81 m

Track length 1.52 m

Track width

Track width 32 cm

Track width -

Track width 38.1 cm

Ground contact area

Ground contact area -

Ground contact area 28,120.26 cu cm

Ground contact area 29,005.17 cu cm

Dimensions

Height - top of cab

Height - top of cab 1.98 m

Height - top of cab 2.04 m

Length with bucket

Length with bucket 3.38 m

Length with bucket 3.23 m

Length with bucket 3.54 m

Length without Bucket

Length without Bucket 2.68 m

Length without Bucket 2.52 m

Length without Bucket 2.71 m

Overall Width

Overall Width 1.7 m

Overall Width 1.68 m

Overall Width -

Turning radius

Turning radius 0.17 m

Turning radius 1.46 m

Turning radius 2.29 m

Width over tracks

Width over tracks 1.71 m

Width over tracks -

Width over tracks 1.68 m

Ground clearance

Ground clearance -

Ground clearance 0.21 m

Ground clearance 0.26 m

Max height to hinge pin

Max height to hinge pin -

Max height to hinge pin 21.84 cm

Max height to hinge pin -

General

Loader dump reach

Loader dump reach 0.52 m

Loader dump reach 0.73 m

Loader dump reach 0.82 m

Lifting capacity

Lifting capacity 904.92 kg

Lifting capacity 1,043.26 kg

Lifting capacity 1,065.94 kg

Max speed forward

Max speed forward 11.43 kph

Max speed forward -

Max speed forward 12.07 kph

Operating weight

Operating weight 3,427 kg

Operating weight -

Operating weight 3,460 kg

Displacement

Displacement -

Displacement 2,200.79 cu cm

Displacement 2,998.84 cu cm

Engine model

Engine model -

Engine model Cat C2.2 CRDI

Engine model Cat 3034 naturally aspirated

Loader dump height

Loader dump height -

Loader dump height 2.25 m

Loader dump height 2.29 m

Max horizontal reach

Max horizontal reach -

Max horizontal reach 1.32 m

Max horizontal reach -

Max torque

Max torque -

Max torque 46.63 Nm

Max torque -

Tipping load

Tipping load -

Tipping load 2,086 kg

Tipping load 2,091 kg

Bucket capacity

Bucket capacity -

Bucket capacity 0.46 cu m

Hydraulic system

Pump flow cap

Pump flow cap 64.72 lpm

Pump flow cap 98.41 lpm

Pump flow cap 57.53 lpm

Relief valve pressure

Relief valve pressure 241.31 bar

Relief valve pressure 230.01 bar

Relief valve pressure -

Operating specifications

Rack back angle

Rack back angle 57 º

Rack back angle 87 º

Rack back angle 44 º

Air conditioning

Air conditioning -

Air conditioning Contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.

Air conditioning -

Angle of departure

Angle of departure -

Angle of departure 34 º

Angle of departure -

Cab FOPS

Cab FOPS -

Cab FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Cab FOPS -

Cab FOPS level II

Cab FOPS level II -

Cab FOPS level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II