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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 551

The Caterpillar 551 pairs the C9 ACERT engine (282 hp) with an operating weight near 31.4 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Harvester category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight69174.5 lb31377 kg
03Selected published values22
Published highlights
  • Max Reach W/ Head: 37.08 ft / 11300 mm
  • Lift Capacity At Max Reach: 11023.12 lb / 5000 kg
  • Shipping Length - Non Tilt: 44.67 ft / 13614 mm
  • Overall Width: 10.92 ft / 3327 mm
Typical use

Forestry harvesters are commonly used to fell, delimb and process trees at the stump. Published rows for Caterpillar 551 include published operating weight of 69174.5 lb / 31377 kg, published engine power of 305 hp / 227.5 kw, the published “Max Reach W/ Head” field of 37.08 ft / 11300 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Max Reach W/ Head” field (37.08 ft / 11300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Lift Capacity At Max Reach” field (11023.12 lb / 5000 kg) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Shipping Length - Non Tilt” field (44.67 ft / 13614 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

Boom

Max Reach W/ Head37.08 ft11300 mm
Lift Capacity At Max Reach11023.12 lb5000 kg
02

Dimensions

Shipping Length - Non Tilt44.67 ft13614 mm
Overall Width10.92 ft3327 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.01 ft3658 mm
03

Undercarriage

Track Length15.75 ft4800.61 mm
Track Gauge8.51 ft2591 mm
Shoe Size28 in711 mm
Track Pitch8.5 in215.9 mm
04

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC9 ACERTC9 ACERT
Net Power282 hp210.3 kw
Gross Power305 hp227.5 kw
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Displacement537.1 cu in8.8 L
05

Operational

Operating Weight69174.5 lb31377 kg
Fuel Capacity312 gal1181 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity97.8 gal370 L
Engine Oil Capacity10.4 gal39 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity16.2 gal61 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps95 amps
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