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Caterpillar 551 Track Harvester

A robust, reliable undercarriage utilizes proven components, customized for the most rugged forestry conditions. The unique boom design provides industry leading lift capacity throughout full reach range, a benefit in large timber. Three models are available with just the right horsepower, track size and hydraulic configurations to fit your application needs.


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Engine
Gross Power305 hp / 227.4 kW
Engine ModelCat® C9 ACERT™
Rated Power282 hp / 210.3 kW
Displacement537 in3 / 8.8 L

Operating Specifications
Max Reach w/ Head37 ft / 11.3 m
Ground Clearance35 in / 889 mm
Maximum Drawbar Pull101540 lb / 46058 kg
Bare Pin Lift at Max Reach w/o Head5000 kg (11,000 lb) @ 10.7 m (35 ft)

Weights
Operating Weight w/o Head67900 lb / 30800 kg
Est Operating Weight69175 lb / 31377.3 kg

Undercarriage
Track Gauge2591 mm to 2870 mm (102 in to 113 in)
Track Length189 in / 4801 mm
Number of Rollers9 per side

Service Refill Capacities
Swing Drive2.6 gal / 10 L
Hydraulic System97.7 gal / 370 L
Engine Oil10.3 gal / 39 L
Cooling System16.1 gal / 61 L
Hydraulic Tank85.3 gal / 323 L
Fuel Tank312 gal / 1181 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