User manual CATERPILLAR 553 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 553/563/573 Wheel Feller Buncher ® 553 563 573 Engine CAT C6. 6 ACERT Engine CAT C7 ACERT Engine CAT C7 ACERT Engine Tier III Compliant Tier III Compliant Tier III Compliant Gross Power 129 kW (173 HP) 147 kW (197 HP) 168 kW (225 HP) Weight, less attachment 11 476 kg (25, 300 lb) 12 372 kg (27, 275 lb) 12 599 kg (27, 775 lb) Cat® 553, 563 and 573 Wheel Feller Buncher Power Train · Field-proven Cat® ACERTTM diesel engines · Tier III emission standards compliant · 2-Speed mechanical gearbox · Variable Hydrostatic Drive Hydraulics · Load sensing hydraulics system powers lift, tilt, steering and attachment arms · Dedicated oil circulation pump for high cooling capacity · Steering priority flow for maximum control Operator Station · High visibility cab with industry leading unobstructed view from tree bases to tree tops, throughout full articulation · Quarter-turn steering with adjustable tilt-telescoping steering columns · Optional joystick steering · Adjustable armrests and seat Structure · Designed and built for maximum durability and reliability · Proven, long-life center joint with tapered roller bearings · Rugged lift system · Up to 90º articulation for maximum maneuverability in thinning stands Serviceability · Easy to maintain with tilt cab · Central lube area · Ground level access · Filtered hydraulic oil fill Work Tool Options · Saw attachments are power and performance matched to tractor · Full line of attachments for all harvesting conditions Contents Operator Station Structures Serviceability Cat 553/563/573 Specifications 2 Caterpillar Wheel Feller Bunchers are durable, reliable and agile. [. . . ] The slope of the engine house allows clear rear views on both sides. Steering Steering control options are available to match the customer's needs. The standard option is wheel steering, a quarter-turn "Quick-Steer" arrangement that produces quick cycle times while minimizing operator fatigue. Joystick Control Joystick steering is available as an option to allow full operation of the tractor with two joysticks. The joystick system is smooth, with fast cycle times. 3 Structures Cat Wheel Feller Bunchers have proven, long-life tapered rollerbearing center joints. The engine house design is very durable and angled allowing debris to fall and not collect. Engine House The rugged engine house is constructed of heavy plate and has locking service panels. An optional bolt-on rear canopy is available. Roller Bearings Large double tapered roller bearings in center for high capacity and long life. Lift Arms Rugged lift arms made with a large torque tube have sealed pins and lift cylinders have cast ends. 4 Serviceability Routine maintenance is quick and simple with ground level access, central lubrication banks and a standard tilting cab. Each side of the engine house is fully accessed by removing two screen doors on each side. Cab is tilted with easy access hand pumps. The junction between the cab and engine house is sealed. 5 CAT 553/563/573 Specifications ® Engines Cat C6. 6 ACERT Engine, Tier 3 Compliant - Rated Power @ 2200 RPM Cat C7 ACERT Engine, Tier 3 Compliant - Rated Power @ 1800 RPM Cat C7 ACERT Engine, Tier 3 Compliant - Rated Power @ 2200 RPM Flexxaire Reversing Fan Fuel Tank Capacity 129 kW 553 173 HP NA NA NA 273 L STD STD NA OPT STD STD OPT STD STD 72 Gal 147 KW 563 NA 197 HP NA OPT 273 L STD NA STD OPT STD STD OPT STD STD 72 Gal 168 KW 573 NA NA 225 HP OPT 273 L STD NA STD OPT STD STD OPT OPT STD 72 Gal Electrical System 12-volt System with Circuit Breaker Protection and Master Disconnect 150 Amp Alternator 130 Amp Alternator Lighting Package ­ 2 Forward, 2 Side, 2 Rear Facing, Mounted to Cab Structural Tilt Over Operators' Cab Heavy Duty Engine House Bolt-on Rear Canopy Wrap-around Bumpers/Pressurized Water Tank Long-life Tapered Roller Bearing Center Joint Drive Train Hydrostatic transmission with variable displacement pump and variable displacement motor. Two speed transfer case with manually operated shift/propel interlock; inboard planetary axles with front and rear hydraulic differential lock. [. . . ] CAT, CATERPILLAR, SAFETY. CAT. COM, their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow" and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. [. . . ]