538 Forest Machine
SPECS SUMMARY
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 |
| Net Flywheel Power | 164 HP (122 kW) |
| General Forestry - HW | 66639 lb (30227 kg) |
| Displacement | 427.8 r/min (7.01 r/min) |
Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 |
| Net Flywheel Power | 164 HP (122 kW) |
| General Forestry - HW | 66639 lb (30227 kg) |
| Displacement | 427.8 r/min (7.01 r/min) |
| Cooling System | 7.9 gal (US) (29.8 l) |
| Swing Drive | 2.1 gal (US) (8 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 37.8 gal (US) (143 l) |
| Overall Length (Processor) | 480 in (12192 mm) |
| Width - With 700 mm (28 in) Shoes | 137.4 in (3490 mm) |
| Height of Tilted Side Entry Cab | 123.7 in (3142 mm) |
| Track Length | 180.2 in (4576 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Height of Tilted Side Entry Cab | 127 in (3225 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 26 in (659.5 mm) |
| Track Length | 180.2 in (4576 mm) |
| Undercarriage Pitch | 8 in (202.8 mm) |
| Track Gauge | 109.8 in (2790 mm) |
| Overall Length (U/U) | 530.9 in (13485 mm) |
| Overall Height | 180.2 in (4578 mm) |
| Boom Height | 91.5 in (2323 mm) |
| Boom Height | 145.6 in (3697 mm) |
| Overall Height | 153.6 in (3901 mm) |
| Maximum Speed - Turtle | 1.6 mile/h (2.6 km/h) |
| Track Gauge | 109.8 in (2790 mm) |
| Track Length | 180.2 in (4576 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 26 in (660 mm) |
| Distance Between Idler and Sprocket Centerline | 146.7 in (3725 mm) |
| Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 LL (Log Loader, O/U) | 69401 lb (31480 kg) |
| Track Gauge | 109.8 in (2790 mm) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
| Width - With 700 mm (28 in) Shoes | 137.4 in (3490 mm) |
| Tail Swing Radius | 109.8 in (2789 mm) |
| Maximum Speed - Rabbit | 2.7 mile/h (4.3 km/h) |
| Swing Torque - 538 (GF) | 54000 lb/ft (73.2 N·m) |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 61148 lb (272 kN) |
| Engine Crankcase | 6.6 gal (US) (25 l) |
| Engine Speed - Operation | 1500 r/min (1500 r/min) |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Speed - Travel - Maximum Load | 1800 HP (1800 kW) |
| Engine Speed - Travel | 1500 r/min (1500 r/min) |
| Gross Power - 1,800 rpm | 164 HP (122 kW) |
| Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 (General Forestry, Reach) | 66639 lb (30227 kg) |
| Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 LL (Log Loader, U/U) | 69573 lb (31558 kg) |
| DEF Tank | 7.4 gal (US) (28 l) |
| Fuel Tank - CWT | 108.3 gal (US) (410 l) |
| Hydraulic System - Total | 42 gal (US) (159 l) |
| Final Drive - Each | 2.1 gal (US) (8 l) |
| Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Maximum Pressure | 1499 psi (10335 kPa) |
| Maximum Swing Speed - 538 (GF) | 11 r/min (11 r/min) |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Flow - Per Pump | 56 gal/min (212 l/min) |
| Maximum System Pressure - Implements | 5076 psi (35000 kPa) |
| Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Pump Drive Gear Ratio | 1.28:1 |
| Main Pumps - Maximum Flow - Both Pumps | 112 gal/min (424 l/min) |
| Auxiliary Pump - U/U and O/U (538 LL) - Maximum Pressure | 1499 psi (10335 kPa) |
| Maximum System Pressure - Travel | 5076 psi (35000 kPa) |
| Maximum System Pressure - Heavy Lift Mode | 5511 psi (38000 kPa) |
| Maximum System Pressure - Swing | 4496 psi (31000 kPa) |
| Auxiliary Pump - U/U and O/U (538 LL) - Maximum Flow | 12 gal/min (45 l/min) |
| Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Maximum Flow | 32 gal/min (121 l/min) |
| Swing Torque - 538 LL | 54000 lb/ft (73.2 N·m) |
| Maximum Swing Speed - 538 LL | 11 r/min (11 r/min) |
| Distance Between Idler and Sprocket Centerline | 146.7 in (3725 mm) |
Benefits and Features
- Engine, hydraulics, and work tool integration are optimized to minimize power losses and increase overall machine efficiency
- Steady state high idle speed and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final technology reduces fuel consumption
- Larger hydraulic pump allows engine to operate at lower rpm with increased performance to maximize efficiency
- Component layout and back-to-back main hydraulic control valve reduces oil flow restrictions and aids in greater fuel economy
- Machine designed for integration and optimization with SATCO® work tools and Cat® grapples
- Powerful, multi-functioning hydraulics, combined with strong machine performance ensure work tools function quickly and fluidly to complete work faster
- Cat C7.1 engine with increased horsepower maintains maximum performance under load
- Strong hydraulic horsepower for efficient implement performance and greater productivity
- An increase in swing torque of 18 percent, provides added power to move trees, which enables more efficiency and productivity
- Heavy lift mode features increased lift capacity to handle larger payloads with improved control
- Wider undercarriage, by 203 mm (8 in), improves stability for increased lift and swing capabilities
- Heavy duty counterweight as standard equipment ensures machine platform is stable in varied applications
- Boom arrangements and hydraulic systems for specific applications enable more effective road building, loading, processing, shoveling, or millyard stacking
- New track options meet shovel logging and low ground pressure application requirements
- Ground saw hydraulics are available for log loader applications
- Purpose built processor cab that includes 19 mm (0.75 in) front windows
- Variable pitch, reversing cooling fan maintains optimum fluid temperatures in heavy duty forestry applications
- Cooling capability increased 12 percent for trouble-free operation
- High-wide carbody features double-supported carrier rollers, reinforced idler mounts, heavy-duty top hat, extra gussets, and thick doubler plates for structural integrity in severe applications
- Larger 203 mm (8 in) pitch Positive Pin Retention 2 links (329 HEX) provide greater life in variable forestry working conditions
- Purpose-built upper frames provide increased life with box section members, thick doubler plates, reinforced swing drive mounts, rugged door components, and 5 mm (0.2 in) sheet metal
- Linkage configurations incorporate internal baffle plates, large box sections, and thicker plating to increase service life
- Validated and proven excavator technologies ensure overall machine reliability
- One-piece engine hood design, with two opening angles, allows easy access to engine and cooling compartments
- Side-by-side engine and hydraulic coolers provide easy access for cleaning, while reduced cooling fins per inch allows better debris flow-through to reduce clogging potential
- 0.28 m3 (10 ft3) of storage space at ground level, gives ready access to tools, equipment, and supplies that operators use daily
- Fully adjustable, air ride cab seat that includes heating and cooling capability for comfort and reduced operator fatigue.
- LED lights increase visibility.
- Cat Product Link™ allows for remote location of a machine and enables tracking of fuel consumption and other events.