- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1963–1967
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
BUKH 554 (Super) specs: hp, weight, years
BUKH 4 G 105 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 50.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
50.3 hp
37.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,490 lb
- 3-point lift
- 3,968 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
BUKH 554 (Super) specs: key facts
The BUKH 554 (Super) was built from 1963 to 1967.
The BUKH 554 (Super) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 37.5 kW (50.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The BUKH 554 (Super) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The BUKH 554 (Super) has a BUKH 4 G 105 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.50 L diesel unit.
The BUKH 554 (Super) weighs 2,490 kg (5,490 lb) unladen.
The BUKH 554 (Super) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the BUKH 554 (Super) lifts 1,800 kg (3,968 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the BUKH 554 (Super) delivers 32.0 L/min (8.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
How does the 554 (Super) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A 94 L fuel tank is high for its class — 50% above the median of 62.5 L across the 300 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 325 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 554 (Super) have?
The only figure for the 554 (Super) is 50.3 hp (37.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
What engine is in a 554 (Super)?
A 554 (Super) has a BUKH 4 G 105, a 4-cylinder 4.50 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | BUKH 4 G 105 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 274.8 ci · 4.50 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
How much will a 554 (Super) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 554 (Super) lifts 3,968 lb (1,800 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm · 32.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2,132 psi · 147 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 3,968 lb · 1,800 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, transmission-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,755 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
What transmission does a 554 (Super) have?
Transmission specifications for the 554 (Super) are below.
| Brakes | Pedal operated SIMPLEX drum brake acting on differential shafts |
|---|---|
| Steering | Mechanical worm and sector steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
How much does a 554 (Super) weigh?
A 554 (Super) weighs 5,490 lb (2,490 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,490 lb · 2,490 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 89.8 in · 2,280 mm |
| Length | 136.2 in · 3,460 mm |
| Width | 70.1 in · 1,780 mm |
| Height | 68.1 in · 1,730 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.6 in · 345 mm |
| Front track | 52.6–72.3 in · 1,336–1,836 mm |
| Rear track | 50.2–77.8 in · 1,276–1,976 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.5 ft · 3.20 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”
What oil does a 554 (Super) take, and how much?
A 554 (Super) engine takes 16.9 qt (16.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 16.9 qt · 16.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 13.2 qt · 12.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 554 (Super)?
Within 10% of its 50.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 1130 (A)50.3 hp engine, claimed · 1974–1977Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
- Deutz Intrac 200250.0 hp engine, claimed · 1972–1974Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
- Dexheimer Allrad 345N50 hp engine, claimed · 1976–1985Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
- Deutz D 50.1S (D 55)51.1 hp engine, claimed · 1962–1965Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
- Deutz D 550551.1 hp engine, claimed · 1965–1967Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
- ALLIS-CHALMERS FD-549.3 hp engine, claimed · 1963–1965Side by side with the 554 (Super) →
Common questions about the BUKH 554 (Super)
Is a 554 (Super) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The BUKH 554 (Super) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 554 (Super) have?
A 554 (Super) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Bukh Super 554”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Bukh Super 554 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-119728 · revision 1053938. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document