552 Series 2 Track Feller Buncher

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552 Series 2 Track Feller Buncher

The Series 2 track feller bunchers feature smoother hydraulic performance, better fuel economy, a more comfortable operator station and better visibility. The Cat® 552 Series 2 is a full tail swing machine designed for high production clear cut and for clear or select cut in rough terrain. It is also a leveling machine for more comfort on steep terrain.

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  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
    • 24-volt electrical system
    • 2-12 volt maintenance free batteries
    • 95 amp alternator
    • IQAN programmable controls
    • MD3 monitor screen display
    • 10 - standard working lights
    • 1 - standard service light
  • GUARDS
    • Twin hydraulically actuated hinged engine enclosure with warning alarm
    • Engine fan guard
    • Bottom guards
    • Isolation mounted cab and engine
    • Heavy duty radiator guard door
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • OPS/FOPS/ROPS/WCB/OR-OSHA certified cab
    • Dual joystick control
    • Reverse slope windshield
    • Air ride seat
    • Skylight - alternate escape hatch
    • Top rear alternate escape hatch
    • 3 inch retractable seat belt
    • Heater/air conditioner with climate control
    • DIN mount radio ready with speakers
    • Operator sound suppression to standards
    • Travel alarm
    • Cup holders (2)
    • 2-12 volt and 1-24 volt power outlets
    • Front window, 31.75 mm (1.25 in) thick margard
    • Positive filtered ventilation, pressurized cab with bi-level air conditioner, heater and defroster with manual control
    • Left side fresh air window
    • Forced air fan
    • Washable floor mat
    • Neutral lever (lockout) for all controls
  • POWER TRAIN
    • C9 ACERT engine meets US EPA emission standards
    • Variable travel speed
    • Under hood centrifugal precleaner and primary air filter
    • Heavy-duty cooling package
    • Electric fuel priming pump
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Heavy duty track motor guard
    • Heavy duty recoil mechanism
    • Track roller guards with side access holes
    • Hydraulic track adjusters
    • Double flange bottom rollers
    • 345 HD bolted, variable gauge leveling carbody, with GFT 110 final drives
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Heavy duty hood enclosure
    • Vandalism protection
    • Spare hose storage area
    • Flexxaire™ fan
    • Fuel water separator
    • 1,181 L (312 gal) fuel tank
  • HYDRAULICS
    • Dedicated fixed displacement pilot pump
    • Dedicated variable displacement pumps for track and implement functions
    • Variable displacement saw pump for feller buncher hydraulics only
    • 325 swing drive and swing motor
    • Electric hydraulic oil fill pump
    • High flow hydraulic arrangement for felling heads with two cylinder arm design 180 L/min (48 gpm)
    • Low flow hydraulic arrangement for felling heads with single cylinder and link design 120 L/min (32 gpm)
    • 318 L (84 gal) hydraulic tank
  • ANTIFREEZE
    • 50% concentration extended life coolant

Optional Equipment

  • TRACK SYSTEMS
    • 610 mm (24 in) SG pads, clipped corners, with mud/snow reliefs
    • 711 mm (28 in) SG pads, clipped corners, with mud/snow reliefs
    • Star carrier rollers
    • Standard single flange carrier rollers
  • OTHER EQUIPMENT
    • Starting aid, cold weather
    • Starting aid, arctic - includes engine and hydraulic heaters
    • HID Light Group - replaces 6 standard lights
  • FIELD INSTALLED ATTACHMENTS
    • CD player with AM/FM stereo - remote capable
    • Skylight, peaked, removable
    • Loose linkage arrangements

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
552 Series 2 Track Feller Buncher
Name:
552 Series 2
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Noncurrent

Engine

Gross Power:
303 HP / 226 kW
Engine Model:
Cat® C9 ACERT™ Tier 3
Gross Power - 1,800 rpm:
303 HP / 226 kW

Operating Specifications

Maximum Reach - With Attachment:
28.2 ft / 8.6 m

Hydraulic System

Pumps:
Pumps

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System:
16.1 gal (US) / 61 l
Engine Oil:
10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
Hydraulic Tank:
85.3 gal (US) / 323 l
Hydraulic System:
97.7 gal (US) / 370 l
Swing Drive:
2.6 gal (US) / 10 l
Fuel Capacity:
312 gal (US) / 1181 l

Weights

Operating Weight - Without Attachment:
78960 lb / 35816 kg
Operating Weight - Without Heads***:
79639 lb / 36124 kg
Operating Weight - Without Heads*:
78960 lb / 35816 kg

Operating Weights - Without Head

Track Feller Bunchers - Standard Linkage:
78960 lb / 35816 kg
Track Feller Bunchers - Long Felling Linkage:
79639 lb / 36124 kg

Power Train

Displacement:
537 in³ / 8.8 l
Engine Model:
Cat® C9 ACERT™
Gross Power - 1,800 rpm:
303 HP / 226 kW
Rated Power - 2,100 rpm:
282 HP / 210.3 kW

Boom System

Maximum Reach - With Head*:
28.2 ft / 8.6 m
Bare Pin Lift at Maximum Reach - Without Head***:
7700 kg @ 8.2 m (16,900 lb @ 27 ft)
Bare Pin Lift at Maximum Reach - Without Head*:
9400 kg @ 6.6 m (21,800 lb @ 21.5 ft)

Undercarriage

Tractive Effort:
104000 lb / 47174 kg
Size/Pitch:
345 HD/215.9 mm (345 HD/8.5 in)
Ground Clearance:
35 in / 889 mm
Track Length:
193 in / 4903 mm
Track Gauge:
2591 mm-2870 mm (102 in-113 in)

Standards

Cab:
Standards