553C Wheel Feller Buncher

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553C Wheel Feller Buncher

From thinning through final harvest applications, the C Series model line up is the most versatile in the industry. The third C Series wheel feller buncher model, the 553C has all the performance, reliability and serviceability advances of the 563C and 573C, but is powered by a different engine. The 553C is designed for thinning to final harvest on primarily flat terrain.
  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs

Standard Equipment

  • ENGINE
    • Cat C6.6 Engine with ACERT™ Technology
    • Electric Fuel Priming Pump
    • Air Precleaner
    • 2-Stage Air Cleaner
  • COOLING SYSTEM
    • Cross-Flow Cooling System
    • Side by Side Cores
    • Integrated Air Conditioner Condenser and Fuel Cooler
    • Hydraulically Driven on Demand Reversing Fan
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat Axles
    • Front and Rear Differential Locks
    • HD Drivelines
    • Brakes
    • Enclosed Disc Service Brakes
    • Hydraulically Released and Spring Applied Parking Brake
  • STRUCTURES
    • HD Front and Rear Frames
    • Dual Tapered Roller Bearing Upper and Lower Center Hitch
    • Chrome Plated Lift Arm and Tilt Pins
    • Hinged Access Panel
    • High Capacity Fuel Tank
    • Heavy Duty Hydraulic Oil Tank
  • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
    • PowerDirect Plus System
    • Load Sense Hydraulics with Variable Displacement Main, Attachment, Hydrostatic, and Fan Pumps
    • High Performance Multifunctioning Main Control Valve
    • Cat ToughGuard Hoses
  • ELECTRICAL
    • 24-Volt Electrical System
    • 130-Amp Alternator
    • Maintenance Free (2-1,000 CCA) Batteries
    • Dual Bulb Halogen (6 total) Working Lights
    • Main Disconnect Switch
    • Diagnostic Connector
    • Warning Horn
    • Product Link Ready
    • IQAN MD3 Full Function Control System
    • Working Lights
  • OPERATOR STATION
    • Reverse Slope 3-piece Windshield
    • High Capacity HVAC System
    • Knee Action Air Suspension Seat
    • Headliner
    • Non Permeable Removable Floor Mat
    • Dome Light
    • Rearview Mirror
    • Dual 12V Outlets
    • 2 Beverage Holders
  • ADVANCED CONTROLS
    • Operator Control Adjustability
    • Terrain Selection Mode
    • Creep Mode
    • Road Steer Mode
  • SERVICEABILITY
    • Pressurized Engine/Hydraulic and Cat CEM Compartments
    • Tilting Cab
    • Ground Level Engine/Hydraulic Compartment Access
    • Ground Level Fuel Fill
    • Electric Hydraulic Oil Fill Pump
    • Diagnostic Monitor
    • Hinged Access Panels
    • Oil Sample Ports
  • SAFETY
    • OPS/FOPS/ROPS Certified Cab
    • Back-Up Alarm
    • Ground Level Kill Switch
    • Harness Seat Belt
    • Pressurized Water Tank

Optional Equipment

  • CONTROLS
    • Joystick Steering - Joystick Gathering Arm Control
    • Joystick Steering - Foot Pedal Gathering Arm Control
  • RADIO
    • Radio Ready Package
    • AM/FM/CD/Sirius-Satellite Radio Package
  • PRODUCT LINK
    • Cat Product Link Ready
    • Cat Product Link - 321
  • TIRES
    • 28L × 26 16 PR, NOAW Offset
    • 28L × 26 16 PR, Standard Offset
    • 67 × 34 14 PR, Standard Offset
    • 24.5L × 32 16 PR, NOAW Offset
    • 30.5L × 32 20 PR, NOAW Offset
    • 30.5L × 32 20 PR, Standard Offset
    • 30.5L × 32 20 PR, DUAL (2× Ring)

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
553C Wheel Feller Buncher
Name:
553C
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Noncurrent

Engine

Engine Power:
174 HP / 130 kW
Engine Model:
C6.6 ACERT™
Engine Power - ISO 14396:
174 HP / 130 kW
Engine Speed:
2200 r/min / 2200 r/min

Hydraulic System

Attachment Pump*:
155 L/min @ 27 579 kPa (41 gpm @ 4,000 psi)
Primary Hydraulic Pump*:
155 L/min @ 27 579 kPa (41 gpm @ 4,000 psi)
Hydrostatic Pump*:
242 L/min @ 37 370 kPa (64 gpm @ 5,420 psi)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Capacity**:
84 gal (US) / 318 l

Weights

Operating Weight - Without Attachment:
30560 lb / 13862 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32:
32280 lb / 14642 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32 Dual Inner (2× Ring):
32680 lb / 14823 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 24.5L × 32 NOAW:
30520 lb / 13843 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 67 × 34:
32280 lb / 14642 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 28L × 26 NOAW:
30560 lb / 13862 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 28L × 26:
30560 lb / 13862 kg
Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32 NOAW:
32280 lb / 14642 kg

Dimensions

Wheel Base:
110 in / 2794 mm

Drive

Travel Speed - Low Range with 28L × 26 Tires:
0-7.2 km/h (0-4.5 mph)
Travel Speed - High Range with 28L × 26 Tires:
0-19.8 km/h (0-12.3 mph)