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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 Power	173 hp / 129 kW

Rated Power	175 hp / 131 kW

Net Power	190.43 hp / 142 kW

Engine Model	Cat® C6.6 ACERT™

Dimensions

Wheelbase	111.02 in / 2820 mm

Overall length	299.72 / 7613

Length w/ 20HC High CapacitySaw	277.95 in / 7060 mm

Width - Overall, 28L tires	115.63 in / 2937 mm

Width - Overall, 30.5 tires	126.61 in / 3216 mm

Ground Clearance	20.08 in / 510 mm

Height - Overall	130.04 in / 3303 mm

Front Axle to Pin	50 in / 1270 mm

Tread Width	87.52 in / 2223 mm

Axle Height	29.72 in / 755 mm

Weights

Operating Weight w/o Attachment	25300 lb / 11476 kg

Est. Operating Weight	28529.99 lb / 12941 kg

Hydraulic System

Cylinders - Lift	102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)

Cylinders - Steering	89 mm X 51 mm (3.5 in X 2.0 in)

Hydrostatic Pump Flow	48 gal/min / 181.7 L/min

Disc Saw Pump Flow	26 gal/min / 98.4 L/min

Cylinders - Tilt	89 mm X 64 mm (3.5 in X 2.5 in)

Operating Specifications

Travel Speed - High Range w/ 28L tires	14.91 mph / 24 km/h

Travel Speed - Low Range w/ 28L Tires	4.97 mph / 8 km/h

Ground Clearance	21 in / 533.4 mm

Turning Radius (Outside Front Tires) - 28L tires	387.79 in / 9.85 m

Turning Radius (Outside Front Tires) - 30.5 tires	472.44 in / 12 m

Articulation Angle - Left/Right, 28L tires	84 Degrees / 84 Degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	79.25 gal / 300 L