Clark 55C Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Clark ➔
Model: 55C ➔

Bucket

Bucket Capacity - heaped	2.00 cu yd (1.53 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	1.80 cu yd (1.38 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.30 ft (2.83 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	21.90 ft (6.68 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.10 ft (0.94 m)
Wheelbase	9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Width Over Tires	7.40 ft (2.26 m)

Engine

Displacement	378.40 cu in (6,200.88 cu cm)
Engine Model	V-378C
Gross Power	123.40 hp (92.02 kw)
Net Power	115.40 hp (86.06 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	3.5 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	41.60 gpm (157.46 lpm)
Pump Type	gear type
Raise Time	6.5 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	2400 psi

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	70 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	3.70 gal (14.00 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	39.90 gal (151.02 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	31.80 gal (120.36 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	23,708.60 lbs (10,754.05 kg)
Rear Axle Oscillation	18 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	3.00 gal (11.36 l)
Static Tipping Weight	171.30 lbs (77.70 kg)
Tire Size	17.5-25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Turning Radius	19.20 ft (5.85 m)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	17.30 mph (27.84 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	17.30 mph (27.84 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Clark countershaft powershift

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