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JCB 508C to 550-170 specifications

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JCB 508C to 550-170: telehandlers.

Selected configuration figures
Configuration	Documented field and quantity
508C	Gross Power 100 hp Operating Weight 25,225 lb
524-50	Gross Power 83 hp Operating Weight 12,125 lb
525-50S	Gross Power 100 hp Pump Flow Capacity 17.2 gpm
527-55	Gross Power 83 hp Operating Weight 12,456 lb
528S	Gross Power 100 hp Pump Flow Capacity 21.2 gpm
550-140	Gross Power 100 hp Operating Weight 23,934 lb
550-170	Gross Power 100 hp Operating Weight 26,810 lb

508C to 550-170 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher name	Source guide	Listing-entry count	Labels named by the source
JCB	508C to 550-170	7	508C, 524-50, 525-50S, 527-55, 528S, 550-140, and 1 more

Dimensions and weight
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Length To Fork Face	20.02 ft	12.8 ft	11.88 ft	13.13 ft	17.72 ft	20.51 ft	20.87 ft
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft	1.09 ft	1.19 ft	1.09 ft	1.48 ft	1.32 ft	1.32 ft
Width Over Tires	8.08 ft	6.57 ft	5.98 ft	6.57 ft	7.58 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft
Overall Height	8.76 ft	6.89 ft	7.19 ft	6.89 ft	8.11 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft
Wheelbase	9.81 ft	7.55 ft	6.57 ft	7.55 ft	8.86 ft	9.52 ft	9.03 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	14.77 ft	9.85 ft	12.18 ft	9.85 ft	11.75 ft	13.46 ft	13.46 ft

Lift
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Max Lift Height	4.14 ft	16.41 ft	16.41 ft	18.05 ft	22.15 ft	44.3 ft	54.79 ft
Max Forward Reach	27.24 ft	9.52 ft	9.26 ft	10.83 ft	12.24 ft	30.81 ft	41.34 ft
Max Load At Max Reach	1,800 lb	2,750 lb	2,205 lb	2,300 lb	2,756 lb	2,500 lb	1,100 lb
Max Load At Max Height	6,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,512 lb	6,000 lb	4,850 lb	10,000 lb	5,000 lb
Max Lift Capacity	8,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,512 lb	6,000 lb	6,173 lb	10,000 lb	10,000 lb

Engine
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Gross Power	100 hp	83 hp	100 hp	83 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp
Max Torque	306 lb-ft	223 lb-ft	296.5 lb-ft	223 lb-ft	306.1 lb-ft	306 lb-ft	306 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged	naturally aspirated	turbocharged	Naturally aspirated	turbo	Turbocharged	turbocharged

Specification	508C	524-50	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm	2,200 rpm

Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	528S	550-140	550-170
Displacement	268.6 cu in	256.3 cu in	243.5 cu in	268.6 cu in	269 cu in	269 cu in

Operational
Specification	508C	524-50	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Operating Weight	25,225 lb	12,125 lb	12,456 lb	6,173 lb	23,934 lb	26,810 lb
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps	55 amps	55 amps	95 amps	85 amps	85 amps

Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Fuel Capacity	35 gal	19.9 gal	23.8 gal	19.8 gal	42.3 gal	33 gal	33 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	26.5 gal	34.6 gal	39.6 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Tire Size	13.00x24	12.5/80 x 18	12.5x18 10PR	12.5/80 x 18	17.5/80-24	15.5-25	17.5-25 16PR

Transmission and speeds
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Transmission Type	synchroshuttle	Hydrostatic 2 speed	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter	Hydrostatic 2 speed transmission	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter	Powershift	Powershift transmission incorporating torque converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4	2	4	2	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	2	4	2	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.6 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	15.5 mph	18 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.6 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	15.5 mph	18 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	508C	550-140	550-170
Pump Type	2stage gear pump	2stage gear pump	Twin gear pump, with suction strainer and filter allows simultaneous operation of raise/lower and extend/retract

Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Pump Flow Capacity	29.1 gpm	15.9 gpm	17.2 gpm	15.8 gpm	21.2 gpm	29.1 gpm	42.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi	3,626 psi	3,500 psi	3,626 psi	3,500 psi	3,496 psi	3,770 psi

Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guide	Differing-field count reported
508C to 550-170	30

Ratios
Figure	508C	524-50	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight	4.0	6.8	6.7	16.2	4.2	3.7

Figure	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Pump flow per engine horsepower	0.29 gpm	0.19 gpm	0.17 gpm	0.19 gpm	0.21 gpm	0.29 gpm	0.43 gpm
Fuel tank per engine horsepower	0.35 gal	0.24 gal	0.24 gal	0.24 gal	0.42 gal	0.33 gal	0.33 gal

JCB 508C to 550-170: telehandler

508C to 550-170: owner reports

Sources: 3 forum discussions about the JCB 550 Loadall telehandlers (550-140, 550-170); heavyequipmentforums.com.

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508C to 550-170: forum references — Forum-title search
Forum index	Equipment class queried	Names in the search	Matching titles
The Farming Forum	telehandler	JCB and the 525 line that the 508C, 524-50, 525-50S, 527-55 belongs to (no title names the exact model)	110

Topics named by those titles
Title topic	Titles
brakes and steering	11
hydraulics	7
transmission and drive	5

Topic in the title	Threads	Share of matching threads
brakes and steering	11	10%
hydraulics	7	6%
transmission and drive	5	5%
fuel system	3	3%

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Used market for the 508C to 550-170 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation date	Listing source	Equipment search	Listings
2026-09-24	MachineryTrader	JCB telehandler	41

Model	Listed	Model years	Lowest asking	Highest asking	Median asking	Median hours
508C	5	2004 to 2005	$25,454	$34,950	$28,000	4,890
524-50	24	2005 to 2013	$27,812	$58,000	$29,136	5,098
527-55	3	2005 to 2006	$17,151	$21,700	$19,426	4,800
550-140	3	2007 to 2018	$69,666	$75,000	$72,333	3,249
550-170	6	2013 to 2017	$48,000	$63,000	$49,425	2,700

508C to 550-170: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search date	Database	Names queried	Search result
2026-09-24	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission	JCB together with the telehandler 508C, 524-50, 525-50S, 527-55	No matching recall in this search

Sources for this page
Evidence class	Document, classification and recorded date
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 508C — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 524-50 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 525-50S — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 527-55 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 528S — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 550-140 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Reference site	Reference site: JCB 550-170 — RitchieSpecs. Observed 2026-09-24.
Forum threads	Forum threads: The Farming Forum thread index for JCB 508C to 550-170 — The Farming Forum. Observed 2026-09-25.
Forum threads	Forum threads: Forum threads read for the JCB 550 Loadall telehandlers (550-140, 550-170) — Heavyequipmentforums. Observed 2026-09-24.
Used-market listings	Used-market listings: MachineryTrader listings for JCB 508C — MachineryTrader. Observed 2026-09-24.
Federal agency data	Federal agency data: Recall database search for JCB — U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Observed 2026-09-24.

JCB 508C to 550-170: Configuration records

508C

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft
Width Over Tires	8.08 ft
Overall Height	8.76 ft
Wheelbase	9.81 ft
Length To Fork Face	20.02 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	14.77 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	4.14 ft
Max Lift Capacity	8,000 lb
Max Forward Reach	27.24 ft
Max Load At Max Height	6,000 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	1,800 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	306 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	25,225 lb
Fuel Capacity	35 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	65 amps
Tire Size	13.00x24
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	synchroshuttle
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.6 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	29.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi
Pump Type	2stage gear pump

Source

524-50

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Width Over Tires	6.57 ft
Overall Height	6.89 ft
Wheelbase	7.55 ft
Length To Fork Face	12.8 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	9.85 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	16.41 ft
Max Lift Capacity	5,000 lb
Max Forward Reach	9.52 ft
Max Load At Max Height	5,000 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	2,750 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	83 hp
Displacement	256.3 cu in
Aspiration	naturally aspirated
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	223 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	12,125 lb
Fuel Capacity	19.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	18.5 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Tire Size	12.5/80 x 18
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic 2 speed
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	18.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	15.9 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,626 psi

Source

525-50S

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.19 ft
Width Over Tires	5.98 ft
Overall Height	7.19 ft
Wheelbase	6.57 ft
Length To Fork Face	11.88 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	12.18 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	16.41 ft
Max Lift Capacity	5,512 lb
Max Forward Reach	9.26 ft
Max Load At Max Height	5,512 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	2,205 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Displacement	243.5 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Max Torque	296.5 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Operational
Fuel Capacity	23.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	18.5 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Tire Size	12.5x18 10PR
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	18.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	17.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi

Source

527-55

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.09 ft
Width Over Tires	6.57 ft
Overall Height	6.89 ft
Wheelbase	7.55 ft
Length To Fork Face	13.13 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	9.85 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	18.05 ft
Max Lift Capacity	6,000 lb
Max Forward Reach	10.83 ft
Max Load At Max Height	6,000 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	2,300 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	83 hp
Aspiration	Naturally aspirated
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	223 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	12,456 lb
Fuel Capacity	19.8 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	18.5 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Tire Size	12.5/80 x 18
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic 2 speed transmission
Number Of Forward Gears	2
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Max Speed - Forward	18.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	15.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,626 psi

Source

528S

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.48 ft
Width Over Tires	7.58 ft
Overall Height	8.11 ft
Wheelbase	8.86 ft
Length To Fork Face	17.72 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	11.75 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	22.15 ft
Max Lift Capacity	6,173 lb
Max Forward Reach	12.24 ft
Max Load At Max Height	4,850 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	2,756 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Displacement	268.6 cu in
Aspiration	turbo
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	306.1 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,200 rpm
Operational
Fuel Capacity	42.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	26.5 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Tire Size	17.5/80-24
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	18.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18.7 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	21.2 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi

Source

550-140

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft
Width Over Tires	7.71 ft
Overall Height	8.5 ft
Wheelbase	9.52 ft
Length To Fork Face	20.51 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	13.46 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	44.3 ft
Max Lift Capacity	10,000 lb
Max Forward Reach	30.81 ft
Max Load At Max Height	10,000 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	2,500 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Displacement	269 cu in
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	306 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	23,934 lb
Fuel Capacity	33 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	34.6 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Tire Size	15.5-25
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.5 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.5 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	29.1 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,496 psi
Pump Type	2stage gear pump

Source

550-170

Specification	Source figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance	1.32 ft
Width Over Tires	8.01 ft
Overall Height	8.83 ft
Wheelbase	9.03 ft
Length To Fork Face	20.87 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	13.46 ft
Lift
Max Lift Height	54.79 ft
Max Lift Capacity	10,000 lb
Max Forward Reach	41.34 ft
Max Load At Max Height	5,000 lb
Max Load At Max Reach	1,100 lb
Engine
Number Of Cylinders	4
Gross Power	100 hp
Displacement	269 cu in
Aspiration	turbocharged
Power Measured @	2,200 rpm
Max Torque	306 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight	26,810 lb
Fuel Capacity	33 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	39.6 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Tire Size	17.5-25 16PR
Transmission and speeds
Transmission Type	Powershift transmission incorporating torque converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4
Max Speed - Forward	18 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	18 mph
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity	42.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,770 psi
Pump Type	Twin gear pump, with suction strainer and filter allows simultaneous operation of raise/lower and extend/retract

Source

Compare JCB 508C, 524-50, 525-50S, 527-55, 528S, 550-140, 550-170

Dimensions and weight
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Length To Fork Face	20.02 ft	12.8 ft	11.88 ft	13.13 ft	17.72 ft	20.51 ft	20.87 ft
Ground Clearance	1.35 ft	1.09 ft	1.19 ft	1.09 ft	1.48 ft	1.32 ft	1.32 ft
Width Over Tires	8.08 ft	6.57 ft	5.98 ft	6.57 ft	7.58 ft	7.71 ft	8.01 ft
Overall Height	8.76 ft	6.89 ft	7.19 ft	6.89 ft	8.11 ft	8.5 ft	8.83 ft
Wheelbase	9.81 ft	7.55 ft	6.57 ft	7.55 ft	8.86 ft	9.52 ft	9.03 ft
Turning Radius Outside Tires	14.77 ft	9.85 ft	12.18 ft	9.85 ft	11.75 ft	13.46 ft	13.46 ft

Lift
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Max Lift Height	4.14 ft	16.41 ft	16.41 ft	18.05 ft	22.15 ft	44.3 ft	54.79 ft
Max Forward Reach	27.24 ft	9.52 ft	9.26 ft	10.83 ft	12.24 ft	30.81 ft	41.34 ft
Max Load At Max Reach	1,800 lb	2,750 lb	2,205 lb	2,300 lb	2,756 lb	2,500 lb	1,100 lb
Max Load At Max Height	6,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,512 lb	6,000 lb	4,850 lb	10,000 lb	5,000 lb
Max Lift Capacity	8,000 lb	5,000 lb	5,512 lb	6,000 lb	6,173 lb	10,000 lb	10,000 lb

Engine
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Number Of Cylinders	4	4	4	4	4	4	4
Gross Power	100 hp	83 hp	100 hp	83 hp	100 hp	100 hp	100 hp
Max Torque	306 lb-ft	223 lb-ft	296.5 lb-ft	223 lb-ft	306.1 lb-ft	306 lb-ft	306 lb-ft
Torque Measured @	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,200 rpm	1,400 rpm	1,400 rpm
Aspiration	turbocharged	naturally aspirated	turbocharged	Naturally aspirated	turbo	Turbocharged	turbocharged

Operational
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Fuel Capacity	35 gal	19.9 gal	23.8 gal	19.8 gal	42.3 gal	33 gal	33 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	18.5 gal	26.5 gal	34.6 gal	39.6 gal
Operating Voltage	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V	12 V
Tire Size	13.00x24	12.5/80 x 18	12.5x18 10PR	12.5/80 x 18	17.5/80-24	15.5-25	17.5-25 16PR

Transmission and speeds
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Transmission Type	synchroshuttle	Hydrostatic 2 speed	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter	Hydrostatic 2 speed transmission	syncro shuttle transmission incorporating torque converter	Powershift	Powershift transmission incorporating torque converter
Number Of Forward Gears	4	2	4	2	4	4	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4	2	4	2	4	4	4
Max Speed - Forward	15.6 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	15.5 mph	18 mph
Max Speed - Reverse	15.6 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	18.7 mph	15.5 mph	18 mph

Hydraulic
Specification	508C	524-50	525-50S	527-55	528S	550-140	550-170
Pump Flow Capacity	29.1 gpm	15.9 gpm	17.2 gpm	15.8 gpm	21.2 gpm	29.1 gpm	42.8 gpm
Relief Valve Pressure	3,500 psi	3,626 psi	3,500 psi	3,626 psi	3,500 psi	3,496 psi	3,770 psi

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JCB 508C to 550-170 specifications

JCB 508C to 550-170: telehandler

508C to 550-170: owner reports

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JCB 508C to 550-170: Configuration records