S-55 vs 550 Tranny Speeds

RCP · Oct 19, 2014

I always thought that the 550 tranny was supposed to have more even MPH spacing than a S-55. But when I look at the Oliver Data book by Brian Rukes, the speeds are almost the same. I ask because we use a S-55 to mow our yard, and the jump from 3rd to 4th is too much, and I thought a 550 would be better. Any comments?

Thanks
Rich

J. Schwiebert · Oct 19, 2014

Well what is the gear code on your Super 55? Is it 518 or 519? What size tires are on the tractor? Do you have a 550 that you arelooking at? Would need the same information.

RCP · Oct 19, 2014

Our S-55 is a tranny code 518, currently using 13.6 x 28 tires and the jump from 3rd to 4th is significant.

I have not picked out a 550 yet.

Thanks
Rich

RCP · Oct 19, 2014

BTW, 3rd has a good speed, I do not want to slow it down, I want to slow down 4th.

Thanks
Rich

J. Schwiebert · Oct 19, 2014

A 550 (or Late Super 55) is slower in fourth gear. A Super 55 with the 518 gears is listed @ 6.1 MPH at 2000 RPM. A 519 at 2000 RPM is listed at 5.2 MPH. In both the 518 & 519 combinations third gear is listed at 3.9 MPH.

RCP · Oct 19, 2014

Thanks for the information, sounds like I need either the 519 tranny or a 550 tractor.

Rich

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