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Caterpillar 579 Trailer Mount Knuckleboom Loader

The Caterpillar Loader is built using advanced design technology, for the strength and reliability needed to meet the demands of high production delimbing and loading. Features such as smooth and responsive joystick controls, quiet comfortable operator stations and powerful Cat engines provide the performance you've grown to expect from Caterpillar machines.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Gross Power160 hp / 119 kW
Engine ModelCatŪ 3056 DITA
Engine RPM - Full Load Governed2100 RPM / 2100 RPM

Operating Specifications
Knuckleboom Length32.5 ft / 9.9 m
Swing Bearing GearingExternal
Maximum Reach32.6 ft / 9.9 m
Swing Bearing Diameter54 ft / 16.5 m
Tailswing with Counterweight98 in / 2489.2 mm
Swing Speed9 RPM / 9 RPM

Weights
Operating Weight34000 lb / 15422 kg
Counterweight3070 lb / 1392.5 kg

Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank65 gal / 246.1 L
Fuel Tank89 gal / 336.9 L

Hydraulic System
Cylinders - Stick152 mm X 102 mm (6 in X 4 in)
Cylinders - Live Heel152 mm X 102 mm (6 in X 4 in)
Cylinders - Stabilizer152 mm X 102 mm (6 in X 4 in)
Cylinders - Main127 mm X 76.2 mm (5 in X 3 in)
Hydraulic Pressure - Swing3500 psi / 24131.7 kPa
Hydraulic Pressure - System3500 psi / 24131.7 kPa
Hydraulic Flow394 L/min (104 gpm)

Dimensions
Stabilizer Pad Size559 mm X 660 mm (22 in X 26 in)
Stabilizer Reach Below Grade16.5 in / 419.1 mm
Stabilizer Spread at Max Down Reach179 in / 4546.6 mm
Stabilizer Spread at Grade195 in / 4953 mm

 
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MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228