Caterpillar 550 Harvester Specs

Category: Processors / Harvesters ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 550 ➔

Boom And Stick

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Boom And Stick specifications
Reach - Maximum	27.00 ft (8.23 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.84 ft (0.56 m)
Height	11.59 ft (3.53 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.16 ft (3.40 m)
Length	0.47 ft (0.14 m)
Overall Width	9.13 ft (2.78 m)
Shipping Length - Non Tilt	21.82 ft (6.65 m)
Wheelbase - Duals	164.00 in (416.56 cm)
Width	118.00 in (299.72 cm)

Drive System

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Drive System specifications
Tire Size - Front	600/65-34 14PR
Tire Size - Rear	700/55-34 14PR

Engine

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Engine specifications
Displacement	439.40 cu in (7,200.49 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C7 ACERT
Gross Power	197.00 hp (146.91 kw)
Max Torque	555.40 lbs ft (753.01 nm)
Net Power	154.00 hp (114.84 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Size - Boom, Implements	8.60 cu in (140.93 cu cm)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Operating Specifications specifications
Cast Steel Articulation Knuckle - +/-	40 degrees
Engine House And Center Oscillation Bearing - +/-	15 degrees
Ground Clearance	1.84 ft (0.56 m)
House Leveling System - Backwards	3 degrees
House Leveling System - Each Side	15 degrees
House Leveling System - Forward	17 degrees
Reach - Maximum - With Head	27.80 ft (8.47 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)
Fuel Capacity	105.70 gal (400.07 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	39.70 gal (150.26 l)
Operating Weight	34,017.40 lbs (15,430.05 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	120.00 gal (454.20 l)
Hydraulic Tank	100.00 gal (378.50 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Transmission specifications
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic, 2-speed drop box

Weights

Caterpillar 550 Harvester Weights specifications
Operating Weight - Estimated	47,040.00 lbs (21,337.01 kg)
Operating Weight - With Attachment	47,000.00 lbs (21,318.87 kg)

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