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FM538 GF/FM538 LL

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Product Specs

Engine

Engine Model
Cat C7.1
Net Power - ISO 9249
172 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396
174 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
175 hp (metric)
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
176 hp (metric)
Bore
4 in
Stroke
5 in
Displacement
428 in³
Biodiesel Capability
B20¹
Emissions
Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.
Note (1)
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,800 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at time of
Note (2)
¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** 100%

Drive

Maximum Travel Speed
3 mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull
57551 lbf

Hydraulic System

Main System - Maximum Flow
124 gpm
Maximum Pressure - Equipment
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
5511 psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel
5076 psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing
4351 psi

Swing Mechanism

Swing Speed
11 r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
72281 lbf·ft

Weights

General Forestry
66140 lb
Note (1)
High Wide undercarriage, 165 mm (6.5") riser, Reach boom, R3.7 m (12'2") Drop Nose stick, 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes, no processor head.
Log Loader (U/U)
69640 lb
Note (2)
High Wide undercarriage, 1219 mm (48") riser, Log Loader boom, 3.5 m (11'6") Under/Under stick with live heel, 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes, no grapple.

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
262 gal (US)
Cooling System
5 gal (US)
Engine Oil
7 gal (US)
Swing Drive
3 gal (US)
Final Drive - Each
1 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
69 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
38 gal (US)
DEF Tank
11 gal (US)

Dimensions

Note (1)
General Forestry with 5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom and 2.9 m (9'7") Thumb ready stick
Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
11.2 ft
Handrail Height
10.8 ft
Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
42.2 ft
Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
44.9 ft
Tail Swing Radius
10.3 ft
Counterweight Clearance
4.2 ft
Ground Clearance
2.5 ft
Track Length
15.3 ft
Track Length to Center of Rollers
158 ft
Track Gauge
9.2 ft
Transport Width
11.4 ft

Working Ranges

Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder
28.8 ft
Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under
35.9 ft

Air Conditioning System

Note (1)
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 (FIX CAB)/2.0 (48" Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 2.574/2.860 metr

Standard Equipment

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Cab
    • ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows
    • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
    • 32 mm (1.25") polycarbonate front window
    • Four-point harness seat belt
    • Heated and cooled seat with air-adjustable suspension
    • Integrated joysticks
    • Tilt-up left-side console (side-entry cab only)
    • High-resolution touchscreen monitor
    • Bluetooth® integrated radio (including USB, aux port and microphone)
    • 12V DC outlets
    • Keyless push-to-start engine control
    • Automatic bi-level air conditioner
    • LED dome and floor lights
    • Windshield wiper and washer
    • Behind seat storage
    • Retractable sunshade
  • Cat Technologies
    • VisionLink™
    • Remote Flash
    • Remote Troubleshoot
  • Electrical System
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
    • Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)
    • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
    • LED chassis light
    • 115-amp alternator
    • 24-volt electric starting
    • Pre-start monitoring system
    • Tool control software
    • Secondary engine shut off switch
  • Engine
    • Electric fuel priming pump
    • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
    • Automatic engine speed control
    • Automatic engine idle shutdown
    • Up to 4600m (15,092 ft) altitude capability
    • 48° C (118° F) high-ambient cooling capacity
    • -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability
    • Hydraulic reverse fan
    • Two-stage fuel filter system
    • Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner
  • Hydraulic System
    • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
    • Boom and stick drift reduction valve
    • Electronic main control valve
    • Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
    • Automatic swing parking brake
    • High performance hydraulic return filter
    • Automatic two speed travel
    • Bio hydraulic oil capability
    • High torque swing drive
    • Swing cushion valve
    • Tool control software
  • Safety And Security
    • Caterpillar One Key security system
    • Lockable service doors
    • Lockable external tool/storage box
    • Lockable fuel cap and hydraulic tank
    • Lockable disconnect switch
    • Right-hand rail and hand hold
    • Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
    • Signaling/warning horn
    • Travel alarm
    • Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
    • Reaview camera
  • Service And Maintenance
    • Integrated vehicle health management system
    • Side-entry service platform
    • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
    • Ground level dipstick for engine oil
    • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • High Wide undercarriage
    • 203 mm (8") pitch Cat grease lubricated track chain with PPR3 positive pin retention
    • Catwalks
    • Tie down points
    • Counterweight fuel tank
    • Heavy-duty track rollers and frames
    • Heavy-duty travel motor guards
    • Heavy-duty bottom guards
    • Track guiding guards
    • High drawbar final drives
    • Heavy-duty recoil springs
    • Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel
    • Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel guard

Attachments

  • Note
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • Booms And Sticks
    • 5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom
    • 5.9 m (19'6") Log Loader boom
    • 2.9 m (9'6") Thumb-ready stick
    • 3.7 m (12'2") Drop Nose stick
    • 3.5 m (11'6") Under/Under stick
    • 3.8 m (12'6") Over/Under stick
    • 3.8 m (12'6") Power Clam stick
    • 4.2 m (13'9") Under/Under Extended Reach stick
    • B1 family bucket linkage
  • Cab
    • Side entry with 165 mm (6.5") fixed riser
    • Side entry with 1219 mm (48") tilting riser
    • Rear entry with 1219 mm (48") tilting riser
    • CB radio mounts
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
  • Electrical System
    • Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights
    • Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights
  • Engine
    • Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist
  • Hydraulic System
    • Medium pressure circuit
  • Safety And Security
    • Easy lock cab tilting system
    • Cab riser light
    • Inspection lighting
    • Swing alarm
    • Right-hand sideview camera
  • Undercarriage And Structures
    • 900 mm (36") triple grouser Tri Link shoes
    • 800 mm (31") triple grouser shoes
    • 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes
    • 600 mm (24") double and single grouser shoes
    • 600 mm (24") double and single grouser shoes

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