Caterpillar 551 Harvester Specs

Category: Processors / Harvesters ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 551 ➔

Boom

Caterpillar 551 Harvester Boom specifications
Lift Capacity At Max Reach	11,023.12 lbs (5,000.01 kg)
Max Reach W/ Head	37.08 ft (11.30 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 551 Harvester Dimensions specifications
Height To Top Of Cab	12.01 ft (3.66 m)
Overall Width	10.92 ft (3.33 m)
Shipping Length - Non Tilt	44.67 ft (13.62 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 551 Harvester Engine specifications
Displacement	537.10 cu in (8,801.51 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	C9 ACERT
Gross Power	305.00 hp (227.44 kw)
Net Power	282.00 hp (210.29 kw)
Power Measured @	2100 rpm

Operational

Caterpillar 551 Harvester Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	95 amps
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)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Operating Weight	69,174.50 lbs (31,377.06 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 551 Harvester Undercarriage specifications
Shoe Size	28.00 in (71.12 cm)
Track Gauge	8.51 ft (2.59 m)
Track Length	15.75 ft (4.80 m)
Track Pitch	8.50 in (21.59 cm)

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