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General Info
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| Condition: | Showroom |
| Manufacturer: | Develon |
| Model: | DL550-7 |
| Machine Type: | Wheel Loader |
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| Horsepower: | 380.0 |
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| Operating Weight: | 71390 lb |
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| Height: | 12' 7" |
| Length: | 31' 5" |
| Width: | 11' 2" |
| Fuel Tank: | 116.8 gal. |
Description
Develon DL550-7 Wheel Loader
Description
The heavy-duty DEVELON DL550-7 is ideal for work in quarries, mines, demolition and industrial operations.
Performance features include a Z-bar lift arm, return to dig, limited slip rear differential, hydraulic locking front differential, and a stronger box frame for improved lifting capacity.
Options include a quick coupler, additional larger counterweight and Load Isolation System to improve stability when moving. The high-lift option provides additional height for loading into high-sided trucks.
The DEVELON Smart Load weighing system is ideal for job applications that require accurate information about material weight in the bucket.
Loan
Lease
Cash in Lieu
Warranty
See participating dealers for details.
*Program disclosure: 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 36 months and Up to $19,500 cash-in-lieu rebate are mutually exclusive — select one or the other. Lease options are available separately; contact dealer for terms and custom payment structures. Financing subject to credit approval through an authorized Develon financing provider. Rebate applied at time of purchase. 3 Year / 3,000-Hour Full Coverage standard warranty included with qualifying new Develon equipment purchases. Offers valid on qualifying new Develon models through participating dealers only. See dealer for complete details, eligibility requirements, and program end dates. Offers subject to change without notice.
What Makes the DL550-7 Different
Built for Large Material Handling
The DL550-7 is ideal for large material-handling applications — pits and quarries, mines, demolition sites and industrial operations — as the biggest, most powerful loader in the DEVELON range.
379.5 hp Scania DC13 Engine
A 12.7 L, 6-cylinder Scania DC13 with a variable-geometry turbo (VGT) delivers 379.5 hp and a huge 1,302 lb·ft of torque, and meets Tier 4 Final emissions with DOC + SCR/DEF and no DPF.
Z-Bar Loader, 6.8 yd³
A high-performance Z-bar linkage carries a 6.8 yd³ bucket with up to 56,202 lbf of breakout force and a 53,273 lb static tipping load, on big 29.5R25 tires — the most capacity in the family.
70,598 lb of Production Muscle
At over 70,000 lb operating weight with a standard hydraulic-locking front differential, the DL550-7 has the stability and traction for high-production digging and loading in the toughest conditions.
Redesigned Cab — 14% More Glass
A redesigned cab brings the new DEVELON Smart Touch display with an integrated rear-camera monitor, an upgraded heating and cooling system with improved airflow, and 14% more glass area for enhanced visibility.
Improved Cooling & Uptime
A new radiator with 40% wider fin spacing reduces clogging and eases daily maintenance, and a standard hydraulically driven reversing fan adjusts its speed to engine-compartment temperatures — both improving uptime protection.
Situation Awareness Technology (SAT)
Standard Situation Awareness Technology improves all-around jobsite awareness and operating safety, complemented by a standard rearview camera and an optional 360° around-view monitor (AVM).
Torque-Converter Powershift
A full-automatic 4F/3R torque-converter powershift delivers strong rimpull, with an optional 5F/3R transmission featuring a lock-up clutch (US50/US51 packages) for higher efficiency and road speed.
Compare the Wheel Loader Family
Develon wheel loaders pair a hydrostatic transmission and Z-bar loader linkage with smart technology like the Transparent Bucket and 8" Smart Touch display. More models coming to the lineup.
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| DL200-7 | DL220-7 | DL250-7 | DL280-7 | DL320-7 | DL380-7 | DL420-7 | DL480-7 | DL550-7Viewing | DL580-7 | |
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| Specifications | ||||||||||
| Rated Power (net) | 142.1 hp @ 2,200 rpm | 159.6 hp @ 2,100 rpm | 171.6 hp @ 2,100 rpm | 189.1 hp @ 2,000 rpm | 270.9 hp @ 1,800 rpm | 270.9 hp @ 1,800 rpm | 344.6 hp @ 1,800 rpm | 344.6 hp @ 1,800 rpm | 379.5 hp @ 1,800 rpm | 394.3 hp @ 1,800 rpm |
| Operating Weight | 26,559 lb (Std) / 27,189 lb (HL) | 29,099 lb (Std) / 29,462 lb (HL) | 30,527 lb (Std) / 30,891 lb (HL) | 34,550 lb (Std) / 34,892 lb (HL) | 43,572 lb (Std) / 43,975 lb (HL) | 45,022 lb (Std) / 45,728 lb (HL) | 53,414 lb (Std) / 54,017 lb (HL) | 58,354 lb (Std) / 58,938 lb (HL) | 70,598 lb (Std) / 71,390 lb (HL) | 78,674 lb (Heavy-Duty) |
| Bucket Capacity | 2.6 yd³ (2.0 m³) | 3.0 yd³ (2.3 m³) | 3.3 yd³ (2.5 m³) | 3.7 yd³ (2.8 m³) | 4.6 yd³ (3.5 m³) | 5.1 yd³ (3.9 m³) | 5.5 yd³ (4.2 m³) | 6.3 yd³ (4.8 m³) | 6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³) | 8.4 yd³ (6.4 m³) |
| Breakout Force | 21,806 lbf | 21,544 lbf | 23,987 lbf | 32,822 lbf | 33,946 lbf | 36,342 lbf | 41,365 lbf | 51,931 lbf | 56,202 lbf | 60,249 lbf |
| Static Tipping Load (straight) | 22,315 lb | 23,210 lb | 23,973 lb | 27,064 lb | 34,454 lb | 36,074 lb | 42,718 lb | 45,322 lb | 53,273 lb | 58,555 lb |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic (HST), dual-motor | Powershift 4F/3R (torque converter) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | Powershift 5F/3R lock-up (standard) |
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| Lift Arm Options | Standard US10 / High-Lift US20 | Std US10/11/15 · HL US20/21 | Std US10/11/15 · HL US20/21 | Std US10/11/15/30 · HL US20/21/40 | Std US10/11/50/51 · HL US20/21 | Std US10/11/50/51 · HL US20/21 | Std US10/11 · HL US20/21 | Std US10/11/50/51 · HL US20/21 | Std US11/50/51 · HL US20/21 | Heavy-Duty US30/31 |
| Ride Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transparent Bucket | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Modes | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E | P / S / E |
| Emissions | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR/DPF | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) | Tier 4 · DOC/SCR (no DPF) |
| Standard Warranty | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr | 3 yr / 3,000 hr |
Standard Arm vs High-Lift
The DL550-7 is offered with two front lift-arm configurations. The standard US11 / US50 / US51 arm maximizes lift capacity and tipping load; the optional high-lift US20 / US21 arm trades some capacity for greater reach and dump height to load taller trucks and hoppers.
| Standard ArmUS11 / US50 / US51 | High-Lift ArmUS20 / US21 | |
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| Engine | Scania DC13 (VGT) · 379.5 hp @ 1,800 rpm | |
| Bucket Capacity | 6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³) | |
| Transmission | Powershift 4F/3R (opt 5-speed lock-up) | |
| Tire Size | 29.5R25 L3 radial | |
| Reach & Lift | ||
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | 15' 7.6" | 17' 1.5" |
| Dump Height (45°) | 11' 3.8" | 12' 9.6" |
| Dump Reach (45°) | 4' 4.9" | 5' 0.5" |
| Digging Depth | 3.9" | 4.9" |
| Overall Length | 31' 4.9" | 33' 3.4" |
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| Static Tipping Load (straight) | 53,273 lb | 41,092 lb |
| Static Tipping Load (full turn) | 47,042 lb | 36,288 lb |
| Breakout Force | 56,202 lbf | 54,853 lbf |
| Operating Weight | 70,598 lb | 71,390 lb |
Specifications from the official DEVELON DL550-7 spec sheet; subject to change. Contact Carleton Equipment to confirm the right configuration.
DL550-7 Features & Benefits
Performance & Powertrain 6
Built for Large Material Handling
The DL550-7 is ideal for large material-handling applications like pits and quarries, mines, demolition sites and industrial operations — the biggest, most powerful loader in the DEVELON range.
379.5 hp Scania DC13 Engine
A 12.7 L, 6-cylinder Scania DC13 with a variable-geometry turbo produces 379.5 hp at 1,800 rpm and a huge 1,302 lb·ft of torque at 1,200 rpm — strong, low-rpm power for the heaviest production loading.
Class-Leading Bucket & Breakout
The Z-bar loader linkage generates up to 56,202 lbf of breakout force with a 53,273 lb static tipping load and a 6.8 yd³ bucket on 29.5R25 tires — the most digging and lifting capacity in the family.
Torque-Converter Powershift
A full-automatic 4F/3R torque-converter powershift multiplies torque for strong rimpull, with an optional 5F/3R transmission featuring a torque-converter lock-up clutch (US50/US51 packages) for higher efficiency and road speed.
Tier 4 Final — No DPF
Meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions with HPCR fuel, a variable-geometry turbo, cooled EGR and a DOC + SCR/DEF aftertreatment package — and no diesel particulate filter (DPF) to regenerate, on a 116.5-gal fuel tank and 15.9-gal DEF tank.
Standard Hydraulic-Locking Front Differential
A standard hydraulic-locking front differential delivers maximum traction in pits, quarries and soft, loose ground, with outboard planetary axles for durability in the heaviest duty cycles.
Loader & Hydraulics 5
Z-Bar Loader Linkage
A high-performance Z-bar lift arm maximizes breakout force and dump clearance, with standard (US11/50/51) and optional high-lift (US20/21) arm configurations to match your loading height and capacity needs.
Ride Control
Standard ride control cushions the loader arms over rough terrain, reducing material spillage and operator fatigue while allowing faster load-and-carry travel.
Auto Kick-Out & Return-to-Dig
In-cab adjustable automatic boom/lift kick-out and bucket return-to-dig repeat your set heights and bucket angle automatically, speeding up repetitive loading cycles.
Closed-Center Piston Hydraulics
A 74-gpm variable-displacement axial-piston pump feeds a closed-center, pilot-operated system — responsive, efficient power for fast cycle times under the heaviest multifunction loads.
Auxiliary Hydraulics (3rd Valve)
A standard 3rd-valve auxiliary circuit and boom float expand attachment versatility — run grapples, snow blowers, brooms and more beyond the standard bucket.
Comfort, Safety & Technology 6
Redesigned Cab — 14% More Glass
A redesigned cab offers 14% more glass area for enhanced operator visibility, the new DEVELON Smart Touch display with an integrated rear-camera monitor, and an upgraded heating and cooling system with improved airflow.
Situation Awareness Technology (SAT)
Standard Situation Awareness Technology enhances all-around jobsite awareness and operating safety, helping the operator detect people and obstacles around the machine.
Optional 3-Lever Fingertip Controls
Standard joystick control, or optional 3-lever fingertip control for precise, low-effort multifunction operation during long, high-cycle loading shifts.
Transparent Bucket
A multi-camera Transparent Bucket system shows a see-through view of the ground past the bucket on the in-cab display — improving safety and precision when loading and maneuvering.
Rearview Camera & AVM
A standard rearview camera improves visibility; an optional around-view monitor (AVM) stitches a 360° bird's-eye view for confident operation in tight or busy jobsites.
Preinstalled MY DEVELON Telematics
MY DEVELON telematics is preinstalled — tracking machine location, hours, fuel use and health remotely to help manage maintenance, security and fleet utilization. An optional smart scale weighs loads on the go.
Durability & Serviceability 5
New Radiator — 40% Wider Fin Spacing
A new radiator with 40% wider fin spacing reduces clogging and makes daily maintenance easier, improving cooling performance and uptime in hot, dirty conditions.
Temperature-Adjusting Reversing Fan
A standard hydraulically driven reversing fan adjusts its speed depending on engine-compartment temperatures and purges the cores of debris — improving uptime protection and saving fuel.
Heavy Outboard Planetary Axles
Heavy outboard planetary axles with a standard hydraulic-locking front differential deliver traction and durability for the family's biggest, heaviest production loader.
Centralized Lubrication & Easy Service
Standard centralized lubrication, handrails (including roof-mounted), skid-resistant steps and platforms, remote drains and a laptop service port make daily checks and maintenance quick and safe.
Spring-Applied Hydraulic-Release Brakes
Sealed, self-adjusting outboard wet brakes with spring-applied hydraulic release deliver fade-free stopping and long service life in demanding duty cycles.
Why Buyers Choose the DL550-7
The largest, most powerful loader in the lineup — 6.8 yd³ bucket and 70,598 lb operating weight
379.5 hp Scania DC13 (12.7 L, VGT) with 1,302 lb·ft of torque for the heaviest production work
Class-leading 56,202 lbf breakout force on big 29.5R25 tires
Standard hydraulic-locking front differential for maximum traction in pits and quarries
Tier 4 Final without a DPF (DOC + SCR/DEF only) — no regeneration to manage
Big 116.5-gal fuel tank for long shifts between fill-ups
Redesigned cab with 14% more glass, new Smart Touch and standard Situation Awareness Technology
Standard 3-year / 3,000-hour full-machine warranty and local Develon service
Who Uses the DL550-7 and What For
The Develon DL550-7 is the family's largest, most powerful wheel loader — a Scania-powered 6.8 yd³ machine ideal for large material-handling applications like pits and quarries, mines, demolition sites and industrial operations.
- Highest-production truck and hopper loading
- Heavy face loading and rehandling
- Standard locking diff for loose ground
- Integrated smart scale for accurate loads
- Mine-site and aggregate operations
- Demolition material handling
- High-lift arms for tall truck loading
- Big breakout for tough digging
- Steel, scrap and slag handling
- Bulk and material yards
- Port and terminal operations
- Heavy load-and-carry
- High-volume compost, mulch and biomass
- Recycling and waste material yards
- Fast loading of large trucks and trailers
- Long shifts on a 116.5-gal tank
What Makes the DL550-7 Different
The most powerful engine in the range — a 12.7 L Scania DC13 with a variable-geometry turbo and a huge 1,302 lb·ft of torque.
The biggest, highest-capacity DEVELON wheel loader — a 6.8-cubic-yard bucket built for large material handling.
Class-leading digging force with a 53,273 lb static tipping load for the heaviest face loading and rehandling.
Over 70,000 lb of stability and traction on big 29.5R25 tires, with a standard hydraulic-locking front differential.
Ideal for large material-handling applications — pits and quarries, mines, demolition sites and industrial operations.
Meets Tier 4 Final with HPCR fuel, the VGT, cooled EGR and DOC + SCR/DEF — and no diesel particulate filter to regenerate.
Full Specifications
Engine
| Engine Model | Scania DC13 (VGT turbo) |
| Engine Make | Scania |
| Rated Power (gross = net) | 380.0 |
| Max. Torque | 1,302 lb·ft @ 1,200 rpm |
| Displacement | 775.0 cu in (12.7 L), 6-cyl |
| Emissions | EPA Tier 4 Final — HPCR, VGT, cooled EGR, DOC, SCR/DEF (no DPF) |
| Fuel Tank | 116.8 gal. |
| DEF Tank | 15.9 gal (60 L) |
Bucket & Loader
| Bucket Capacity | 6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³) heaped ISO/SAE |
| Bucket Width | 11' 2.1" (3,405 mm) |
| Lift Arm | Z-bar lift arm — Standard US11/US50/US51 · High-Lift US20/US21 |
| Breakout Force | 56,202 lbf (Standard) / 54,853 lbf (High-Lift) |
| Max. Hinge Pin Height | 15' 7.6" (Standard) / 17' 1.5" (High-Lift) |
| Dump Height | 11' 3.8" (Standard) / 12' 9.6" (High-Lift) — at 45°, fully raised |
| Dump Reach | 4' 4.9" (Standard) / 5' 0.5" (High-Lift) |
| Digging Depth | 3.9 in (Standard) / 4.9 in (High-Lift) |
Performance
| Static Tipping Load (straight) | 53,273 lb (Standard) / 41,092 lb (High-Lift) |
| Static Tipping Load (full turn) | 47,042 lb (Standard) / 36,288 lb (High-Lift) — at 40° full turn |
| Transmission | Powershift 4F / 3R, torque converter (optional 5F/3R w/ lock-up, US50/US51) |
| Travel Speed — Forward | 3.79 / 7.3 / 11.5 / 23.2 mph (4-speed; optional 5-speed w/ US50/US51) |
| Travel Speed — Reverse | 3.7 / 7.3 / 15.9 mph |
| Max. Grade | 58% (30°) |
Hydraulics
| Main Pump | Variable-displacement axial piston — 74.0 gpm (280 L/min) |
| System Pressure | 3,626 psi (work) / 3,118 psi (steer) |
| Features | Closed-center, pilot main control valves; ride control; auto boom kick-out; auto return-to-dig; boom float; aux (3rd valve) |
Dimensions & Weight
| Overall Length | 31' 4.9" (Standard) / 33' 3.4" (High-Lift) |
| Overall Height | 12' 7.4" (3,845 mm) — ROPS cab |
| Wheelbase | 12' 1.7" (3,700 mm) |
| Tread Width | 7' 11.3" (2,420 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 18.5 in (470 mm) |
| Steering Angle | ±40° articulation |
| Turning Radius | 24' 6.9" (bucket edge) / 21' 10.8" (outside tire) |
| Tire Size | 29.5R25 L3 radial |
| Operating Weight | 71390 lb |
Standard Equipment
| Z-Bar Lift Arm | High breakout-force Z-bar loader linkage; high-lift (US20/US21) arm optional |
| Powershift Transmission | Full-automatic 4F/3R torque-converter powershift; optional 5F/3R w/ lock-up clutch (US50/US51) |
| Scania DC13 with VGT | A 12.7 L 6-cylinder Scania DC13 with variable-geometry turbo — 379.5 hp and 1,302 lb·ft of torque |
| Largest Loader in the Family | 6.8 yd³ bucket, 56,202 lbf breakout and a 70,598 lb operating weight — built for large material handling |
| Standard Hydraulic-Locking Front Diff | A standard hydraulic-locking front differential delivers maximum traction in pits, quarries and soft ground |
| Situation Awareness Technology (SAT) | Standard SAT system enhances all-around jobsite awareness and operating safety |
| Ride Control | Standard ride control smooths travel and reduces material spillage |
| Auto Kick-Out & Return-to-Dig | In-cab adjustable automatic boom/lift kick-out and bucket return-to-dig |
| Boom Float & Aux Hydraulics | Boom float plus a 3rd-valve auxiliary hydraulic circuit for attachments |
| Power Modes (P / S / E) | Power, Standard and Economy modes plus manual / auto transmission modes |
| Joystick or Fingertip Controls | Standard joystick control; optional 3-lever fingertip control for precise multifunction operation |
| Redesigned Cab — 14% More Glass | Redesigned cab with 14% more glass, an 8" Smart Touch display with integrated rear-camera monitor and upgraded HVAC airflow |
| Transparent Bucket | Multi-camera system with in-cab display for a see-through view past the bucket |
| Rearview Camera | Standard rearview camera; around-view monitor (AVM) optional |
| Integrated Smart Scale | Optional integrated payload scale system for on-the-go weighing |
| New Radiator & Reversible Fan | New radiator with 40% wider fin spacing plus a variable-speed auto-reversible fan to reduce clogging and simplify maintenance |
| Preinstalled MY DEVELON Telematics | MY DEVELON telematics for machine maintenance and productivity insight |
| 3-Year / 3,000-Hour Warranty | Standard full-machine coverage on qualifying new Develon wheel loaders |
Specifications are based on the official Develon DL550-7 data and are subject to change. Some items are optional or vary by lift-arm configuration (Standard US10 / High-Lift US20) — contact Carleton Equipment to confirm exact specifications and availability.
Download Spec Sheet
Get detailed specifications, dimensions, and performance data for this DL550-7 | Develon.
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General Info
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| Condition: | Showroom |
| Manufacturer: | Develon |
| Model: | DL550-7 |
| Machine Type: | Wheel Loader |
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Engine
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| Horsepower: | 380.0 |
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Performance
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| Operating Weight: | 71390 lb |
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Hydraulics
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Dimensions
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| Height: | 12' 7" |
| Length: | 31' 5" |
| Width: | 11' 2" |
| Fuel Tank: | 116.8 gal. |