Chapter 2
SPECIFICATIONS
Lifting Performance
Maximum lift capacity:
552: 5500 lbs (2495 kg)
553: 6000 lbs (2721 kg)
Maximum lift height:
552: 25’-5” (7.75 m)
553: 34’-3” (10.44 m)
Capacity at maximum lift height:
552: 5500 lbs (2595 kg)
553: 4000 lbs (1820 kg)
Max. forward reach to load center:
552: 14’-0” (4.27 m)
553: 23’-3” (7.09 m)
Capacity at maximum forward reach:
552: 2500 lbs (1135 kg)
553: 900 lbs (408 kg)
Maximum below grade reach:
552: 12” (305 mm)
553: 24” (610 mm)
Frame Leveling:
10
o
left/10
o
right
General Dimensions
Based on standard machine equipped
with listed tires, 48” masonry carriage
and 48” pallet forks.
Recommended tire type:
15.00 x 19.5 12 ply
405/70 R 20 x M27 Traction Type
9.00 R 20 x Mine D2 Severe Duty
Overall length, less forks:
552: 15’-5” (4.70 m)
553: 16’-0” (4.88 m)
Overall width:
7’-10” (2.39 m)
Overall height:
7’-9” (2.36 m)
Ground clearance: 14” (356 mm)
Wheel base: 9’-2” (2.8 m)
Outside turn radius: 12’-6” (3.81 m)
Machine weight:
552: 13,800 lbs (6265 kg)
553: 15,100 lbs (6855 kg)
Instrumentation
Gauges: Fuel level, hourmeter
and coolant temperature
Monitoring lights:
Engine oil pressure, alternator,
transmission oil temperature,
brake failure
Monitoring alarms:
Park brake on
Visual indicators:
Boom angle, frame angle
Steering System
Steer Valve: Fixed displacement rotary
Displacement/Rev: 17.9 cu. in. (293 cc)
System pressure: 2000 psi (138 bar)
Steer cylinders: 1 per axle
Steer mode valve:
3-position, 4-way solenoid with
dash-mounted switch actuation.
Steer modes: 2 wheel, 4 wheel, crab
Braking System
Service brakes: Oil immersed in-board
hydraulic wet disc type. Separate
front and rear systems.
Manual foot pedal actuation.
Parking brake: Mechanical disc type.
Electrical System
Type: 12 volt negative ground
Battery: 745 cold cranking amps
Circuit protection: Circuit breakers
Backup alarm: 107 dB(A)
Horn: 111 dB(A)
Standard on all models:
Brake lights, neutral start switch
Alternator: (See Engine Options)
Service Capacities
Cooling System: 17.2 qts. (16.3 L)
50/50 mixture
Anti-freeze protection: -34
o
F (-31
o
C)
Pressure cap: 10 psi (69 kPa)
Fuel tank: 29 gals. (110 L)
Hydraulic tank &
system: 35 gals. (133 L)
Transmission & cooler: 24 qts. (22.7 L)
Axles:
Differentials: 9.6 qts. (9 L) ea.
Hubs: 0.6 qts. (0.5 L) ea.
Transmission
Type: Clark Powershift T12000
Speeds: 3 fwd / 3 rev
Torque converter:
Single stage, dual phase
Travel Speeds:
1st gear: 3.6 mph (5.8 km/h)
2nd gear: 7.9 mph (12.7 km/h)
3rd gear: 20.2 mph (32.5 km/h)
Axles (front and rear)
Type: Hurth
Drive/steer, open differential, double
reduction planetary, full-time four
wheel drive
Overall ratio: 15.4:1
Engine Options
Common to all options:
In-line 4 cycle, 4 cylinder, direct
injection diesel fuel system, in-line
fuel filter w/water trap, positive
pressure lubrication, liquid
pressurized cooling system,
18” (457 mm) blower fan,
dry single-element air cleaner,
spin-on oil filter, 65 amp alternator.
Natural aspiration:
John Deere 4045D
276 cu. in. (4523 cc) displacement
80 hp (60 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Oil capacity: 10 qts. (9.5 L)
Turbocharged aspiration:
John Deere 4045T
276 cu. in. (4523 cc) displacement
115 hp (86 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Oil capacity: 10 qts. (9.5 L)
Perkins 4236
243 cu. in. (3982 cc) displacement
86 hp (65 kW) @ 2500 rpm
Oil capacity: 8 qts. (7.6 L)
908424/AP500 4 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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