- Max Reach W/ Head: 21 ft / 6400.8 mm
- Overall Width: 8.51 ft / 2591 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 10.92 ft / 3327 mm
- Ground Clearance: 2.01 ft / 610 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 501
Weighing roughly 15.9 t and rated at 161 hp, the Caterpillar 501 is a harvester in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight35000 lb15875.8 kg
03Selected published values13
Forestry harvesters are commonly used to fell, delimb and process trees at the stump. Published rows for Caterpillar 501 include published operating weight of 35000 lb / 15875.8 kg, published engine power of 161 hp / 120.1 kw, the published “Max Reach W/ Head” field of 21 ft / 6400.8 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Max Reach W/ Head” field (21 ft / 6400.8 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (8.51 ft / 2591 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.92 ft / 3327 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.
Boom
Max Reach W/ Head21 ft6400.8 mm
Dimensions
Overall Width8.51 ft2591 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.92 ft3327 mm
Undercarriage
Ground Clearance2.01 ft610 mm
Shoe Size22.05 in560 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3056E DITAAC3056E DITAAC
Gross Power161 hp120.1 kw
Operational
Operating Weight35000 lb15875.8 kg
Fuel Capacity100 gal378.6 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60 gal227.2 L
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage160 amps160 amps
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