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.

Engine

Engine Power: 174.0 hp
Engine Model: C6.6 ACERT™
Engine Power - ISO 14396: 174.0 hp
Engine Speed: 2200.0 RPM

Hydraulic System

Attachment 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)
Primary Hydraulic Pump*: 155 L/min @ 27 579 kPa (41 gpm @ 4,000 psi)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Capacity**: 84.0 gal

Weights

Operating Weight w/o Attachment: 30560.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 24.5L × 32 NOAW: 30520.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 28L × 26: 30560.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 28L × 26 NOAW: 30560.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32: 32280.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32 Dual Inner (2× Ring): 32680.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 30.5L × 32 NOAW: 32280.0 lb
Estimated Operating Weights without Attachment Based on Tire Size - 67 × 34: 32280.0 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 110.0 in

Drive

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

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

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)