- Shipping Length - Non Tilt: 21.82 ft / 6650 mm
- Overall Width: 9.13 ft / 2780 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.84 ft / 558.8 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 11.16 ft / 3400 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 550
The Caterpillar 550 is a harvester of about 15.4 t; its 3126 DITA engine is rated at 154 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight34017.4 lb15430 kg
03Selected published values36
Forestry harvesters are commonly used to fell, delimb and process trees at the stump. Published rows for Caterpillar 550 include published operating weight of 34017.4 lb / 15430 kg, published engine power of 197 hp / 147 kw, the published “Shipping Length - Non Tilt” field of 21.82 ft / 6650 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Shipping Length - Non Tilt” field (21.82 ft / 6650 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (9.13 ft / 2780 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.84 ft / 558.8 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Shipping Length - Non Tilt21.82 ft6650 mm
Overall Width9.13 ft2780 mm
Ground Clearance1.84 ft558.8 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.16 ft3400 mm
Height11.59 ft3530.6 mm
Wheelbase - Duals164 in4165.61 mm
Width118 in118 in
Length0.47 ft142.24 mm
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance1.84 in0.05 m
House Leveling System - Each Side15 degrees15 degrees
Engine House And Center Oscillation Bearing - +/-15 degrees15 degrees
House Leveling System - Backwards3 degrees3 degrees
Cast Steel Articulation Knuckle - +/-40 degrees40 degrees
House Leveling System - Forward17 degrees17 degrees
Reach - Maximum - With Head27.8 ft8.48 m
Engine
Engine Model3126 DITA3126 DITA
Net Power154 hp114.9 kw
Gross Power197 hp147 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement439.4 cu in7.2 L
Max Torque555.4 lb ft753 Nm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Operational
Operating Weight34017.4 lb15430 kg
Fuel Capacity105.7 gal400 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity39.7 gal150 L
Engine Oil Capacity8 gal30 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity13.3 gal50 L
Transmission
Transmission TypeHydrostatic, 2-speed drop boxHydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
Weights
Operating Weight - With Attachment47000 lb47000 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated47040 lb21337 kg
Drive System
Tire Size - Front600/65-34 14PR600/65-34 14PR
Tire Size - Rear700/55-34 14PR700/55-34 14PR
Hydraulic System
Pump Size - Boom, Implements8.6 cu in0.2 L
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank120 gal454.3 L
Hydraulic Tank100 gal378.6 L
Boom And Stick
Reach - Maximum27 ft8.3 m
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