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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
Harvester category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight34017.4 lb15430 kg
03Selected published values36
Published highlights
  • 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
Typical use

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.

Buyer review notes
  • 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

Published values, clearly grouped.

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

01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeHydrostatic, 2-speed drop boxHydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
06

Weights

Operating Weight - With Attachment47000 lb47000 lb
Operating Weight - Estimated47040 lb21337 kg
07

Drive System

Tire Size - Front600/65-34 14PR600/65-34 14PR
Tire Size - Rear700/55-34 14PR700/55-34 14PR
08

Hydraulic System

Pump Size - Boom, Implements8.6 cu in0.2 L
09

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank120 gal454.3 L
Hydraulic Tank100 gal378.6 L
10

Boom And Stick

Reach - Maximum27 ft8.3 m
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