550
The 550 Wheel Harvester features engineered versatility that provides solid footing and level working conditions in extreme forestry conditions.
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550
550 Wheel Harvester Overview
550 Wheel Harvester
The 550 Wheel Harvester features engineered versatility that provides solid footing and level working conditions in extreme forestry conditions.
Specifications
Engine
Gross Power
197 hp
147 kW
Engine Model
Cat C7 ACERT™
Cat C7 ACERT™
Transmission
Transmission - type
Hydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
Hydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
Benefits & Features
Power Train
Cat C7 ACERT Tier III 147 kW (197 HP) Side by Side Engine, Air & Hyd. Cooling Under Hood Exhaust System Under Hood Air Intake 24 Volt 85 Amp Alternator NAF Gear Drive Bogie Differential Lock Wet Disc Brakes Hydrostatic – Drive With Two Speed Drop Box Straight Axle »
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Leveling System
Two Cylinder Tilt Mechanism 17 Degrees Forward Tilt 15 Degrees Side Tilt (Each Way) 3 Degrees Rear Tilt Auto Leveling Taper Lock Pins »
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Booms
Telescoping “V” Bottom (5-sided) Harvester Boom 8.23 m (27’) Reach To Tree Optional 10.1m (33’) reach telescoping parallel boom Steel Tube Hydraulic Lines Cylinders Protected Under Boom »
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Specifications
Engine
Gross Power
197 hp
147 kW
Engine Model
Cat C7 ACERT™
Cat C7 ACERT™
Transmission
Transmission - type
Hydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
Hydrostatic, 2-speed drop box
Hydraulic System
Pump Size - Boom, Implements
8.54 in3
140 cm3
Operating Specifications
Ground Clearance
22 in
0.56 mm
House Leveling System - Each Side
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
Engine House and Center Oscillation Bearing - +/-
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
Cast Steel Articulation Knuckle - +/-
40 Degrees
40 Degrees
Reach w/ Head - Max
27.8 ft
8.47 m
House Leveling System - Forward
17 Degrees
17 Degrees
House Leveling System - Backwards
3 Degrees
3 Degrees
Boom and Stick
Reach - max
27 ft
8.23 m
Dimensions
Length
299 in
7600 mm
Wheelbase - Duals
164 in
4160 mm
Width
118 in
3000 mm
Height
139 in
3520 mm
Ground Clearance
22 in
0.56 mm
Weights
Operating Weight - Est
47040 lb
21319 kg
Operating Weight w/ Attachment
47000 lb
21319 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
120 gal
454 L
Hydraulic Tank
100 gal
378.4 L
Benefits & Features
Power Train
Cat C7 ACERT Tier III 147 kW (197 HP) Side by Side Engine, Air & Hyd. Cooling Under Hood Exhaust System Under Hood Air Intake 24 Volt 85 Amp Alternator NAF Gear Drive Bogie Differential Lock Wet Disc Brakes Hydrostatic – Drive With Two Speed Drop Box Straight Axle
Leveling System
Two Cylinder Tilt Mechanism 17 Degrees Forward Tilt 15 Degrees Side Tilt (Each Way) 3 Degrees Rear Tilt Auto Leveling Taper Lock Pins
Booms
Telescoping “V” Bottom (5-sided) Harvester Boom 8.23 m (27’) Reach To Tree Optional 10.1m (33’) reach telescoping parallel boom Steel Tube Hydraulic Lines Cylinders Protected Under Boom
Operator Station
Front Entry Door Spacious Cab Area High Visibility Over Entire Work Area 360 Degree Lighting Package IQAN MDL Control System IQAN Full Function Graphics Display
Hydraulics
140 cc Implement Pump 379 L (100 gal) Hydraulic Tank Filtering of All Return Oil Electric Refill Pump Optional Warm Up System
Upper House Boom and Cab Swing Together Heavy Duty Boom Mount Base 907.19 kg (2,000 lb) Counterweight Load-sense Valves for Upper Functions Front Frame NAF Gear Drive Bogie Differential Lock Wet Disc Brakes Rear Frame Straight Axle Side Mounted Fuel Tanks Heavy Duty Engine Canopy Protection Large Access Doors Center Joint Heavy Duty Center Oscillation Bearing 15 Degrees Oscillation Each Way Frame Lock Cylinder System Articulation Cast Articulation Knuckle 40 Degrees Articulation Each Way Captured Lower Pin Heavy Duty Steering Cylinders Electronic Cushioned Steering Stops
Structures
Upper House Front Frame Rear Frame Center Joint Articulation » Learn More
Work Tools
PD-46 Harvesting Head with Three Pillar Tower Design Load-sense Valves To Carrier Hyd. Pump 11H High Speed Bar System Auto Tension System Power Down Ability In Bail Design Large Pins and Bushings Standard “auto-seek” processing head computer cuts at operator-specified length Optional volume calculator/printer Optional PE-41, PE-42, PE-44, and PE-50 Processing heads with DASA Optimization Computers
Standard / Optional Equip.
550 Standard Equipment
Engine
C7 ACERT Tier 3, 147 kW/197 HP @ 1800 rpm Structural
Heavy duty house leveling system; 17° forward, 15° each side, 3° backwards Heavy duty engine house and center oscillation bearing, 15° each way Cast steel articulation knuckle, 40° each way Booms
27’ (8.23 m) reach telescoping harvester boom Drive Train
Hydrostatic drive with two speed drop box (0-19 km/hr) Axles
Gear drive front bogie with differential lock and wet disc brakes Straight rear axle with wet disc brakes and differential locks Tires
700 / 50 x 26.5 front tires and 28 L x 26 rear tires Brakes
Service brake: hydrostatic-dynamic braking plus pedal operated front and rear wet disc brakes Parking brake on front bogie Hydraulic System
Pump: 140 cc implement pump; load sensing; variable displacement 100 gal. / 378.43 L hydraulic tank with filtering of all return oil Electric refill pump Cab Controls
High visibility cab with front entry cab door; 360° lighting package Reverse slope windshield/Side window escape hatches A/C heater AM/FM cassette IQAN MDL control system with full function graphics display
550 Optional Equipment
10.1 m reach telescoping parallel boom
Bogie tracks
Proheat warm up system
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