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Caterpillar 553 Wheel Feller Buncher

Cat Feller Bunchers are durable, reliable and agile. With up to 90º articulation and liquid-smooth operation, Cat tractors maneuver easily up and down hills and through dense timber. These rugged, reliable machines are designed for easy maintenance and low operating costs.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Gross Power173 hp / 129 kW
Rated Power175 hp / 131 kW
Net Power190.43 hp / 142 kW
Engine ModelCat® C6.6 ACERT™

Dimensions
Wheelbase111.02 in / 2820 mm
Overall length299.72 / 7613
Length w/ 20HC High CapacitySaw277.95 in / 7060 mm
Width - Overall, 28L tires115.63 in / 2937 mm
Width - Overall, 30.5 tires126.61 in / 3216 mm
Ground Clearance20.08 in / 510 mm
Height - Overall130.04 in / 3303 mm
Front Axle to Pin50 in / 1270 mm
Tread Width87.52 in / 2223 mm
Axle Height29.72 in / 755 mm

Weights
Operating Weight w/o Attachment25300 lb / 11476 kg
Est. Operating Weight28529.99 lb / 12941 kg

Hydraulic System
Disc Saw Pump Flow26 gal/min / 98.4 L/min
Hydrostatic Pump Flow48 gal/min / 181.7 L/min
Cylinders - Steering89 mm X 51 mm (3.5 in X 2.0 in)
Cylinders - Tilt89 mm X 64 mm (3.5 in X 2.5 in)
Cylinders - Lift102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)

Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance21 in / 533.4 mm
Travel Speed - Low Range w/ 28L Tires4.97 mph / 8 km/h
Travel Speed - High Range w/ 28L tires14.91 mph / 24 km/h
Turning Radius (Outside Front Tires) - 28L tires387.79 in / 9.85 m
Turning Radius (Outside Front Tires) - 30.5 tires472.44 in / 12 m
Articulation Angle - Left/Right, 28L tires84 Degrees / 84 Degrees

Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank79.25 gal / 300 L

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228