Wheel Harvesters

Wheel Harvesters

Wheel Harvesters

Product catalog summary
Overview: The Caterpillar 550 Wheel Harvester is designed for extreme forestry conditions, offering versatility and stability. It features a CAT C7 ACERT Tier III compliant engine with a gross power of 147 kW (197 HP) and an operating weight of 21,319 kg (47,040 lb).
Power Train: The harvester is equipped with a CAT C7 ACERT Tier III engine, side-by-side engine cooling, under hood exhaust and air intake systems, a 24-volt 85-amp alternator, NAF gear drive bogie, differential lock, wet disc brakes, and a hydrostatic drive with a two-speed drop box.
Leveling System: It includes a two-cylinder tilt mechanism with 17 degrees forward tilt, 15 degrees side tilt each way, 3 degrees rear tilt, auto leveling, and taper lock pins.
Booms: The harvester features a telescoping "V" bottom harvester boom with an 8.23 m (27 ft) reach, with an optional 10.1 m (33 ft) reach telescoping parallel boom. It includes steel tube hydraulic lines and protected cylinders.
Work Tools: The PD-46 harvesting head includes a three-pillar tower design, load-sense valves, an 11H high-speed bar system, auto tension system, and a standard "auto-seek" processing head computer. Optional processing heads with DASA optimization computers are available.
Structures: The upper house features a boom and cab swing together, heavy-duty boom mount base, and a 907.19 kg (2,000 lb) counterweight. The front frame includes a NAF gear drive bogie and differential lock, while the rear frame has a straight axle and heavy-duty engine canopy protection.
Operator Station: The cab offers a front entry door, spacious area, high visibility, 360-degree lighting, and an IQAN MDL control system with a full-function graphics display.
Hydraulics: The system includes a 140 cc implement pump, a 379 L (100 gal) hydraulic tank, filtering of all return oil, and an optional warm-up system.
General Specifications: The harvester has a fuel tank capacity of 120 gal (454 L), a heavy-duty house leveling system, and a cast steel articulation knuckle with 40 degrees articulation each way. It features a hydrostatic drive with a two-speed drop box, gear drive front bogie, and straight rear axle with wet disc brakes and differential locks.
Dimensions and Weight: The harvester's basic dimensions include a length of 333.5 inches (8.47 m) and a weight of 47,000 lbs (21,319 kg) with attachment. The turning radius without differential lock is 38' 8" (11.785 m) and with differential lock is 44' 2" (13.462 m).
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550 Wheel Harvester CAT® C7 ACERT Tier III Compliant Engine Gross Power 147 kW 197 HP Boom Length 8.23 m – 10.1 m 27 ft – 33 ft Operating Weight 21,319 kg 47,040 lb

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Caterpillar® 550 Wheel Harvester 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’)...

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Structures 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...

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Wheel Harvester General Specifications Engine C7 ACERT Tier III, 147 kW/197 HP @ 1800 rpm Fuel Tank Capacity 120 gal./ 454 L 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 Standard 27’ (8.23 m) reach telescoping harvester boom Optional 10.1 m reach telescoping parallel 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...

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