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SPECS SUMMARY

Engine Model	Cat C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249	346 HP (257.9 kW)
Engine Power - ISO 14396	347 HP (259 kW)
Bore	4.53 in (115 mm)

Move big timber with unmatched production, comfort, and safety.

Specifications

Engine Model	Cat C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249	346 HP (257.9 kW)
Engine Power - ISO 14396	347 HP (259 kW)
Bore	4.53 in (115 mm)
Stroke	5.87 in (149 mm)
Displacement	567.5 r/min (9.3 r/min)
Maximum Travel Speed	2.7 mile/h (4.3 km/h)
Maximum Drawbar Pull	84978 lbf (378 kN)
Main System - Maximum Flow	153 gal/min (581 l/min)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment	5076 psi (35000 kPa)
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode	5511 psi (38000 kPa)
Maximum Pressure - Travel	5076 psi (35000 kPa)
Maximum Pressure - Swing	4119 psi (28400 kPa)
Swing Speed	6.1 r/min (6.1 r/min)
Maximum Swing Torque	163 kN·m (120222 lb/ft)
General Forestry	106920 lb (48500 kg)
Log Loader (U/U)	108690 lb (49300 kg)
Fuel Tank	262 gal (US) (990 l)
Cooling System	5 gal (US) (20 l)
Engine Oil	8 gal (US) (32 l)
Swing Drive	3 gal (US) (10.5 l)
Final Drive - Each	3 gal (US) (9.5 l)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	101 gal (US) (383 l)
Hydraulic Tank	49 gal (US) (185 l)
DEF Tank	21 gal (US) (80 l)
Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder	460 in (11690 mm)
Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under	509 in (12930 mm)
Shipping Height - Tilted Cab	159 in (4030 mm)
Note (1)	General Forestry
Handrail Height	138 in (3510 mm)
Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out	607 in (15430 mm)
Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out	667 in (16930 mm)
Tail Swing Radius	149 in (3790 mm)
Counterweight Clearance	59 in (1500 mm)
Ground Clearance	30 in (760 mm)
Track Length	216 in (5490 mm)
Track Length to Center of Rollers	175 in (4450 mm)
Track Gauge	115 in (2920 mm)
Transport Width	144 in (3650 mm)

Benefits and Features

Latest Features

Optional integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with service guidance and parts needed to enhance uptime.
Optional auxiliary relay powers on and turns off CB radios and other attachments without you taking your hands off the joysticks.
Enhance visibility to make service work easier and safer with optional inspection lighting.
Make the jobsite safer with an optional swing alarm.
Build Number: 07B

Superior Performance

The Cat® C9.3B engine is 9 percent more powerful and can run on biodiesel and other renewable fuels.
Smart mode helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to working conditions.
Pick and place logs with precision and power with the state-of-the-art electrohydraulic control system.
Heavy lift mode along with dual swing drives that generate 10 percent more swing torque* help you move heavy logs with confidence.
14 percent more travel power* helps you cover ground faster than ever.
Auxiliary hydraulic options let you use Cat grapples and a variety of other attachments.
Work in extreme environments with standard high-ambient capability of 52° C (126° F) and cold start capability of -32° C (-25° F).

*All percentages compared to 2020 model year 568.

Unmatched Operator Comfort

Forestry cab comes in a choice of rear or side entry with tilt-up console plus 25 percent more space*.
The dual HVAC system keeps operators comfortable in either cold or warm weather.
A wide heated and cooled air-suspension seat makes year-round work more pleasant.
All controls are in front of you within easy reach to reduce twisting and turning and keep you focused on the work area.
Tilting cab risers – 559 mm (22"), 1219 mm (48”), and 1829 mm (72") – are available to meet your work needs.
Stow your gear with in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat and in the consoles.
Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.

Simple Operation

Start the engine with a push button; use a Bluetooth key fob or the unique Operator ID function.
Use Operator ID to quickly program your attachment functions, joystick response, and engine power mode; it will remember your settings each time you go to work.
The engine’s passive regeneration system functions automatically with no operator input or interruption to work.
Navigate easily on the high-resolution touchscreen monitor.
The available Cat PL161 Attachment Locator helps you find tools you need up to a range of 60 m (200') – even if it’s hidden beneath overgrowth or debris.
Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. An auxiliary relay allows you to power on or turn off a CB radio or other attachments without taking your hands off the joysticks.
Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the machine? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.

Versatile Configurations

General Forestry configuration is available with boom, stick, and hydraulic options so you can equip it for road building, grapple work, or processing.
Log Loader configuration is ideal for shovel logging, Butt-n-Top loading, power clam applications, and millyard work.
Rugged, reliable, simple-to-service Cat forestry grapples range in size from 1320 mm (52”) to 1524 mm (60”).

Easy Maintenance

Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. The new integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance along with parts needed so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.
Expect up to 15 percent less maintenance cost along with 65 fewer filters than the previous series. (Savings calculated over 12,000 machine hours.)
Replace fuel filters at 1,000 hours – twice the interval from the previous filters.
Get improved filtration and longer 3,000 hour service life with the advanced hydraulic oil return filter – 50 percent longer service than previous filter designs.
The high-efficiency cooling fan runs only when needed; program intervals so the fan automatically reverses to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
S·O·S^SM ports simplify maintenance and allow for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.

Enhanced Safety

The cab meets the following standards: ROPS/FOPS/OPS/TOPS,ISO 8082-2:2011, ISO 8083:2006 11,600J,ISO 10262:1998 Level II, ISO 8084:2003,SAE J1356 2022, WCB G603 2021, and OR-OSHA 437-007-775(14).
Access most routine maintenance points at ground level.
Right-hand steps provide easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the steps and service platform use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
Larger 32 mm (1^1/4” ) polycarbonate front window, smaller cab pillars, and a flat engine hood improve visibility by 50 percent.
Standard rearview camera enhances jobsite visibility; sideview camera is optional.
The monitor’s slope and grade indicator tells you the machine's position to help optimize its performance.
Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.