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.

Engine

Gross Power: 303.0 hp
Engine Model: Cat® C9 ACERT™ Tier 3
Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm: 303.0 hp

Operating Specifications

Max Reach w/ Attachment: 28.2 ft

Hydraulic System

Pumps: Pumps

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System: 16.1 gal
Engine Oil: 10.3 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 85.3 gal
Hydraulic System: 97.7 gal
Swing Drive: 2.6 gal
Fuel Capacity: 312.0 gal

Weights

Operating Weight w/o Attachment: 78960.0 lb
Operating Weights (without heads)*: 78960.0 lb
Operating Weights (without heads)***: 79639.0 lb

Operating Weights (without head)

Track Feller Bunchers (long felling linkage): 79639.0 lb
Track Feller Bunchers (standard linkage): 78960.0 lb

Power Train

Displacement: 537.0 in3
Engine Model: Cat® C9 ACERT™
Gross Power @ 1,800 rpm: 303.0 hp
Rated Power @ 2,100 rpm: 282.0 hp

Boom System

Bare Pin Lift @ Max. Reach (without head)*: 9400 kg @ 6.6 m (21,800 lb @ 21.5 ft)
Bare Pin Lift @ Max. Reach (without head)***: 7700 kg @ 8.2 m (16,900 lb @ 27 ft)
Max. Reach (with head)*: 28.2 ft

Undercarriage

Ground Clearance: 35.0 in
Size/Pitch: 345 HD/215.9 mm (345 HD/8.5 in)
Track Gauge: 2591 mm-2870 mm (102 in-113 in)
Track Length: 193.0 in
Tractive Effort: 104000.0 lb

Standards

Cab: Standards

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
- Array
- 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

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