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Caterpillar CS-563E Vibratory Soil Compactor

The CS-563E Soil Compactor offers high compaction performance, speed and gradeability to maximize productivity while providing exceptional reliability and durability. Based upon the industry-proven reputation of the Caterpillar 500D-Series Soil Compactors, the new 500E-Series establishes new standards for productivity and reliability in the soil compaction industry. Durable Cat powertrain, field-proven hydraulic and vibratory systems and the world's largest most dedicated dealer support system ensure the 500E-Series Soil Compactors will provided maximum utilization. The operator's station provides a comfortable and easy-to-use environment that promotes productive operation. Simplified service access and extended service intervals minimizes maintenance time and increases productive work time.


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Vibratory System
Pod-style eccentric weights ensure peak compaction performance and minimal service. High dynamic force helps achieve density in the fewest number of passes.
Pod-style weight housings
Assembled and sealed at the factory to ensure cleanliness, longer bearing life and easier field exchange or service.
Dual amplitude
Works efficiently in a wider range of applications. High or low amplitude is selected from the operator’s station.
Vibratory frequency
31.9 Hz (1914 vpm) for high compaction results. Optional variable frequency control available with a frequency range from 23.3 - 31.9 Hz (1400 - 1914 vpm) allows frequency to be better matched to varying job conditions.
Large heavy-duty bearings
For the eccentric weight shaft designed for high compactive forces.
3 year/3000 hour
Vibratory bearing lube service interval for reduced maintenance.
Improved isolation mounts
Allow more force to be transmitted to the ground and less vibration to the drum yoke.
Caterpillar 3056E Turbocharged Electronic Diesel Engine
Cat 3056E turbocharged electronic diesel engine delivers 112 kW (150 hp) and is built for performance and reliability without sacrificing fuel economy.
Turbocharged air-to-air aftercooling
Provides improved fuel economy by packing cooler, denser air into cylinders for more complete combustion of fuel and lower emissions.
Electronic Control Module (ECM)
Provides improved emissions and optimal performance through electronic timing and fuel delivery along with advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities using Electronic Technician (Cat ET).
Highly-efficient combustion chamber
Increases power while lowering fuel consumption, engine emissions and noise.
High displacement-to-power ratio
Ensures long life and provides outstanding reliability and durability
Large oil cooler
Reduces oil deterioration and varnishing of internal components. Allows for 500 hour engine oil change intervals.
Dual Pump Propel System
The exclusive dual pump propel system provides a separate balanced hydraulic flow to both the rear drive axle and the front drum drive motor. Dual pumps also minimize drum and wheel spin-out in low traction conditions.
Dual propel pumps
Provide separate, balanced hydraulic flow to the rear wheel axle and the drum drive motors. Provides superior gradeability on steep slopes and increases tractive effort in loose or poor underfoot conditions.
Limited slip differential
Provides balanced tractive effort and smooth torque transfer to both rear wheels.
Two speed ranges
For versatile operation. Low speed range for vibratory operation and maximum torque when climbing grades. High speed range moves machine quickly over longer distances.
Flushing valves
In each propel circuit helps keep hydraulic oil cool and clean for maximum system efficiency.
Two propel pump system
Has dedicated pumps to drive the heavy-duty, high-torque rear wheel and drum motors independently. Should the drum or wheels begin to spin, there is always hydraulic flow to the non-spinning motor, allowing continuous tractive effort.
Controllability is another feature of dual propel pumps.
The operator has complete machine control to stop, maintain machine position and change directions while on a slope. This feature is especially useful on steep slopes and loose underfoot conditions.
The pressure override (POR) valve
Limits maximum system pressure by de-stroking the propel pumps. This reduces pump flow while maintaining system pressure. This lowers the horsepower draw while accelerating the machine which saves fuel.
One-Piece Sloped Hood Design
The one-piece sloped hood design provides exceptional operator visibility to the outside edge of the rear tires and to the rear of the machine.
Visibility
To the tire edges and rear of machine is exceptional. The sloped hood allows the operator to see obstacles measuring 1 meter (3' 3") high located 1 meter (3' 3") to the rear of the machine. Excellent visibility increases productivity when working near obstructions or maneuvering around the job site.
One-piece lockable engine hood
Opens quickly and easily with the use of gas struts to provide unrestricted access to the engine, cooling system and all service points.
Low sound levels
For the operator and the ground crew due to the one-piece engine hood and revised cooling air flow through the rear mounted radiator.
Operator’s Station
A tilting steering column, propel lever wrist rest, grouped control gauges and conveniently located control switches enhance operator productivity and reduce fatigue. New steering wheel with integrated center horn function and steering knob helps reduce operator fatigue. Machines with the open ROPS/FOPS platform are surrounded by handrails and features angled foot rests for sure footing when working on a grade.
Steering console and instrumentation gauges
Infinitely adjustable within the tilt range to the desired position of the operator. Entire console tilts for simple entrance and exit.
Single lever control
For propel and vibratory On/Off provides simple and low effort operation. A padded adjustable wrist rest provides comfort.
Comfortable and durable seat
Adjustable fore/aft position, bottom cushion height, suspension stiffness and flip-up arm rests with a 76 mm (3") wide retractable seat belt.
Isolated operator’s station
With four heavy-duty rubber mounts limits machine vibration transmitted to the operator’s station.
Rubber floor mat
Provides sure footing and helps further isolate the operator from machine vibration and noise.
Leveling Blade
The high traction propel system means the machine can go more places and push more material with the optional foot-controlled leveling blade.
Expands machine versatility and utilization
for use in material knockdown, site leveling, trench backfilling and light dozing applications.
Blade position
Controlled by operator’s right foot to provide simple, one-handed operation of machine propel, steering and blade functions simultaneously for maximum productivity.
Dual propel pumps provide plenty of power and tractive effort
For effective blade use without drum spin.
Two-piece reversible and replaceable cutting edges
Increase edge service life and reduce replacement costs.
High mounting point
Provides superior curb and obstruction clearance.
No special permits for transporting
With a blade width of 2.5 m (8' 2").
Padfoot Shell Kit
The optional padfoot shell kit makes the CS-563E an extremely adaptable machine when compacting cohesive or semi-cohesive materials.
Expands machine versatility and utilization
While providing a simple and cost-effective solution for jobs that may require both padfoot and smooth drum compaction.
Dual-purpose bumper
Also included with the shell kit and does not need to be removed once installed. This bumper can also accept the optional leveling blade which increases machine versatility even further.
Bumper also provides
Adjustable scraper teeth for use with the padfoot shell kit and adjustable scraper plates for use with the standard smooth drum. When the scraper plates are not being used, they can be bolted onto the front of the bumper for convenient storage.
Padfoot shell halves
Can be quickly and easily installed or removed in about an hour with the use of an approved lifting device.
Reliability and Serviceability
The newly designed one-piece fiberglass hood tilts forward to allow access to the engine and daily maintenance points. Daily check points are accessible from ground level. Vibratory bearing lube service interval of 3 year/3000 hour keeps maintenance to a minimum and maximizes production. The articulation hitch area features sealed-for-life bearings that never need maintenance.
Visual indicators
Allow easy check of engine coolant, hydraulic oil tank level and air filter restriction.
Swing-out steps
Allows easy access to hydraulic components and oil filters.
Operator’s station tilts forward
Allowing convenient access to the hydraulic pumps.
Rear mounted cooling system
Provides easy access for cleaning. Hydraulic oil cooler tilts rearward for additional access to the radiator.
Sealed-for-life bearings
In the articulation hitch never need to be greased.
500 hour engine oil change interval.
3 year/3000 hour
Vibratory bearing lube service interval for reduced maintenance.
Quick connect hydraulic test ports
Simplify system diagnostics.
Ecology drains
Provide an environmentally safer method to drain fluids. They are included on the radiator, engine oil pan, hydraulic and fuel tank.
S•O•S (Scheduled Oil Sampling) ports
Allow for simple fluid collection of engine and hydraulic oil.
Secure hose routing
With polyethylene mounting blocks to reduce rubbing and increase service life.
Nylon braided wrap and all-weather connectors
Ensure electrical system integrity. Electrical wiring is color-coded, numbered and labeled with component identifiers to simplify troubleshooting.
Maintenance-free Caterpillar batteries
Protected by bolt-on covers in the rear of the machine on both sides. Caterpillar batteries are specifically designed for maximum cranking power and protection against vibration.
Machine is Product Link wire-ready.
The Caterpillar Product Link System (CPLS) ensures maximum uptime and minimum repair costs by simplifying tracking of equipment fleets. Provides automatic machine location and hour updates. Can be obtained through your local Caterpillar dealer.
Patented Eccentric Weights
Standard dual amplitude expands the compactor’s application range. The large spread between high and low centrifugal force makes it easier to tailor the compactive effort to density specifications.
Positive amplitude selection
Accomplished when the steel shot is repositioned inside the hollow eccentric weight. Direction of weight shaft rotation determines amplitude level.
High reliability
Since there is no chance of the high-strength spherical steel shot wedging together. System reliability is superior to swinging mechanical weights and is also quieter during starts and stops.
Simplified control
From the operator’s station with a selection switch on the operator’s console.
Longer service life
No heavy weights to slam together, no metal fragments to contaminate the bearing lubrication system.
Open Platform with ROPS/FOPS Canopy
Spacious and comfortable working environment with unrestricted visibility to the drum and tire edge and to the side and rear of the machine. The platform is enclosed by handrails.
Spacious and comfortable working environment
With all controls, levers, switches and gauges positioned to maximize productivity.
Unrestricted visibility
To the drum and tire edge and to the side and rear of the machine.
The platform is enclosed by handrails
Features angled foot rests for sure footing and support when working on a grade.
Standard equipment
Includes two front-facing and two rear-facing working lights, handrails with angled foot rests, a lockable vandalism guard and a rear view mirror.
ROPS/FOPS Cab
The cab is spacious and comfortable with storage areas, better ergonomics and good sound level reduction. Large windows give unrestricted visibility to the drum and tire edge and to the side and rear of the machine.
The cab is a spacious and comfortable work environment
Includes large windows, more interior room with storage areas, better ergonomics and good sound level reduction.
Unrestricted visibility
To the drum and tire edge and to the side and rear of the machine.
Items included with cab are:
Two exterior rear view mirrors, two front-facing and two rear-facing working lights, cab lift cylinder, front and rear windshield wipers, slide-open side windows and climate control with heater and defroster.
Optional air conditioning
Further increases operator comfort.
Padfoot Drum and Scrapers
The padfoot drum has 140 pads measuring 127 mm (5") high. The pads are involuted reduce “kicking up” the soil around the pads. Heavy-duty scrapers mounted on the front and rear of the drum help to reduce excessive material build.
The padfoot drum has 140 pads
Welded on the drum in a chevron arrangement.
Each pad is 127 mm (5") high
Has a pad face surface area of 89.4 cm2 (13.9 in2) to achieve high ground contact pressure for maximum compaction.
The pads are involuted
To walk out of the lift without fluffing or “kicking up” the soil around the pads. Pads are tapered to help clean themselves.
Heavy-duty scrapers
Mounted on the front and rear of the drum are individually adjustable and replaceable. Helps to reduce excessive material build up between the pads.

 

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Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
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