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Did you work with John Deere JD-550 Crawler Dozer? According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, it allegedly contained asbestos. Here is what it was, who was exposed, and who is responsible. John Deere JD-550 Crawler Dozer, made by John Deere (Deere and Company), sold from the 1970s until the 1980s. The John Deere JD-550 crawler dozer allegedly incorporated asbestos-containing brake bands and steering-clutch linings, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Allegedly used chrysotile-asbestos brake bands and steering-clutch friction discs in the crawler-dozer drivetrain, according to publicly filed asbestos litigation records. Workers allegedly exposed around this product included Heavy-Equipment Operators, Heavy-Equipment Mechanics, Operating Engineers (IUOE), and Construction Laborers. Asbestos claims are brought against the companies that made the products. If you worked with or around John Deere JD-550 Crawler Dozer and were later diagnosed with mesothelioma, asbestosis, or another asbestos-related disease, you may have a legal claim against the manufacturer. This is educational information from an independent publisher — not a law firm — and is not legal advice.
Product Description
The John Deere JD-550 was a mid-size crawler dozer widely used on site-prep, utility, forestry, and light-mining work throughout the 1970s and 1980s. According to publicly filed asbestos litigation records, the JD-550 drivetrain allegedly incorporated chrysotile-asbestos brake bands on the steering clutches and asbestos-lined transmission clutch friction discs. Deere dealer parts and aftermarket friction suppliers allegedly stocked replacement bands and linings as standard service items for decades.
Workers Exposed
Operators and mechanics allegedly disturbed asbestos-containing friction dust during steering-clutch adjustment, brake-band replacement, and final-drive service. Field mechanics allegedly used compressed air to blow out clutch housings, aerosolizing worn friction dust. Heavy-equipment operators, IUOE members, construction laborers on grading and utility crews, and dealer-shop mechanics all allegedly worked on and around JD-550 machines.
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