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Caterpillar 550

Series: Caterpillar Harvester

Source: https://www.lectura-specs.com/en/model/municipal-technology/

The Caterpillar 550 is a model in the Caterpillar Harvester series. The engine delivers 199.7 hp (114.8 kW), with a displacement of 7,200.5 cm³. Torque is 753 Nm. Rated speed is 2,200 rpm. The unladen weight is 15,430 kg. Ground clearance is 560.8 mm. The tank holds 400.1 litres. Maximum torque is reached at 1,400 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 150.3 litres. The cooling system holds 50.3 litres. The oil fill is 30.3 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat C7 ACERT. The Caterpillar Harvester series covers 13 models. Rated output within it ranges from 163.2 to 309.2 hp; the 550 sits in the lower part of that range with 199.7 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 580 below it with 165.3 hp and the 511 above it with 250.4 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Harvesting machinery. 16 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model	Cat C7 ACERTcorrect
Power	199.7 hp (114.8 kW)correct
Rated speed	2,200 rpmcorrect
Torque	753correct
Speed at max. torque	1,400 rpmcorrect
Displacement	7,200.5 cm³correct
Coolant capacity	50.3 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity	30.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Width	2,782.8correct
Ground clearance	560.8correct
Unladen weight	15,430 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox type	hydrostatic transmission, 2-speed drop boxcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity	150.3 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity	400.1 lcorrect

Other data

Height	3,401.6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.4 kW/t (115 kW / 15.4 t)

Stronger than 34% of the harvesting machinery in the register — out of 284 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 550 have?

The Caterpillar 550 delivers 200 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 550 weigh?

The unladen weight is 15,430 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 550 have?

7,200 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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