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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 553

The Caterpillar 553 is a 11.5 t-class feller buncher with a 173 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Feller Buncher category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight W/O Attachment25300.3 lb11476 kg
03Selected published values17
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 24.98 ft / 7612.89 mm
  • Overall Width: 9 ft / 2740.66 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 10.36 ft / 3157.22 mm
  • Wheelbase: 8.46 ft / 2578.1 mm
Typical use

Feller bunchers are commonly used to cut and group standing trees for subsequent extraction. Published rows for Caterpillar 553 include published engine power of 173 hp / 129.1 kw, published maximum speed of 15 mph / 24 km/h, the published “Overall Length” field of 24.98 ft / 7612.89 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (24.98 ft / 7612.89 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (9 ft / 2740.66 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.36 ft / 3157.22 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length24.98 ft7612.89 mm
Overall Width9 ft2740.66 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.36 ft3157.22 mm
Wheelbase8.46 ft2578.1 mm
Ground Clearance1.75 ft533.4 mm
02

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC6.6 ACERTC6.6 ACERT
Net Power173 hp129.1 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
03

Operational

Operating Weight W/O Attachment25300.3 lb11476 kg
Fuel Capacity72.2 gal273 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage150 amps150 amps
Max Speed15 mph24 km/h
Steering Articulation84 degrees84 degrees
Tire Size28L x 26 (14PR)28L x 26 (14PR)
04

Transmission

Transmission TypeHydrostatic transmissionHydrostatic transmission
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