Cat Forest Machines 538

Efficiency

• 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

 

Performance

• Cat C7.1 ACERT™ Tier 4 Final 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

Stability

• 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

Application Versatility

• 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

Reliability and Durability

• 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

Serviceability

• 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

Operator Comfort and Technology

• 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

Work Tools

• Both machine models are optimized for a wide variety of processing and harvesting heads, grapples, heels, quick couplers, and thumbs

Overview

Engine

Units:

• US

• Metric

Weights

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic System

Operating Specifications

Undercarriage

Dimensions - General Forestry - 538 - Boom Stretched Out

Dimensions - Log Loader - 538 LL - Boom Stretched Out