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Caterpillar 551 Feller Buncher

Category: Feller Bunchers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 551 ➔

The Caterpillar 551 Feller Buncher is a robust and powerful machine designed for efficiently clearing and harvesting trees. With a maximum reach of 28.3 feet and a bare pin lift capacity of over 11,000 pounds at max reach, this machine is capable of handling large and heavy loads with ease. The Cat C9 ACERT engine provides a gross power of 305 horsepower, ensuring reliable performance in challenging forestry environments. With a range of operating specifications and service refill capacities, this Feller Buncher is designed to tackle tough forestry tasks with precision and efficiency.

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Boom

Bare Pin Lift at Max Reach	11,023.20 lbs (5,000.05 kg)
Lift Capacity at Max Reach	11,023.20 lbs (5,000.05 kg)
Max Reach w/ Head	37.10 ft (11.31 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Height	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Height - Top of Cab	12.10 ft (3.69 m)
Max Reach	28.30 ft (8.63 m)
Overall Length	31.00 ft (9.45 m)
Overall Width	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Shipping Length - non tilt	44.70 ft (13.62 m)
Shipping Length - With Attachment	461.00 in (1,170.94 cm)
Shipping Length - Without Attachment	371.00 in (942.34 cm)
Width 1	131.00 in (332.74 cm)
Width 2	142.00 in (360.68 cm)

Dimensions - Track Harvester Configuration

Height - Without Attachment	144.00 in (365.76 cm)
Shipping Length - Without Attachment	536.00 in (1,361.44 cm)
Width 1 - Without Attachment	131.00 in (332.74 cm)
Width 2 - Without Attachment	142.00 in (360.68 cm)

Engine

Displacement	537.10 cu in (8,801.51 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C9 ACERT
Gross Power	305.00 hp (227.44 kw)
Net Power	282.00 hp (210.29 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Rated Power	282.00 hp (210.29 kw)

Hydraulic System

Pump Size - Boom, Implements	110.00 cu in (1,802.58 cu cm)
Pump Size - Saw Motor	30.00 cu in (491.61 cu cm)
Pump Size - Travel Circuit	110.00 cu in (1,802.58 cu cm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
Bare Pin Lift at Maximum Reach - Without Attachment	9400 kg (21800 lb) @ 6.6 m (21.5 ft)
Bare Pin Lift at Maximum Reach - Without Attachment - Long Felling Linkage	7400 kg (16300 lb) @ 8.2 m (27 ft)
Bare Pin Lift at Maximum Reach - Without Attachment - Track Harvester Configuration	5000 kg (11000 lb) @ 10.7 m (35 ft)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	16.20 gal (61.32 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	312.00 gal (1,180.92 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	97.80 gal (370.17 l)
Maximum Drawbar Pull	101,540.00 lbs (46,057.83 kg)
Maximum Reach - With Attachment	28.20 ft (8.60 m)
Maximum Reach - With Attachment - Track Harvester Configuration	37.00 ft (11.28 m)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	69,174.50 lbs (31,377.06 kg)
Operating Weight w/o Attachment	68,469.00 lbs (31,057.05 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	16.10 gal (60.94 l)
Engine Oil	10.30 gal (38.99 l)
Fuel Tank	312.00 gal (1,180.92 l)
Hydraulic System	97.70 gal (369.79 l)
Hydraulic Tank	85.30 gal (322.86 l)
Swing Drive	2.70 gal (10.22 l)

Track

Ground Clearance	35.00 in (88.90 cm)
Number of Rollers	9 per side
Track Length	193.00 in (490.22 cm)
Tractive Effort	104,000.00 lbs (47,173.67 kg)
Undercarriage Pitch	8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Undercarriage Size	345 HEX

Undercarriage

Shoe Size	28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Track Gauge	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Track Length	15.80 ft (4.82 m)
Track Pitch	8.50 in (21.59 cm)
Tractive Effort	104,000.90 lbs (47,174.07 kg)

Weights

Operating Weight - With Attachment - Track Harvester Configuration - Long Felling Linkage	79,339.00 lbs (35,987.61 kg)
Operating Weight - Without Attachment	68,468.00 lbs (31,056.60 kg)
Operating Weight - Without Attachment - Track Harvester Configuration	69,175.00 lbs (31,377.29 kg)

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