Overview
Performance in forestry work is delivered by the Cat® 538 Forest Machine. Offering increased swing torque, a powerful yet fuel efficient engine and high-performance hydraulics, the 538 excels at the needs of your forestry processing needs. Available models optimize the machines for general forestry work, or for log loading.
Specifications
Units:
| Operating Weight: Log Loader - Over/Under | — |
| Engine Power - ISO 9249 | — |
| Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - O/U | — |
Benefits & Features
BUILT TO PERFORM
- 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
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Cat C7.1 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
BUILT FOR MORE 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
Specifications
Units:
| Engine Power - ISO 9249 | — |
| Engine Model | Cat C7.1 |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | — |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | — |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV |
| Main System - Maximum Flow at Operation | 2 pumps X 212 L/min (56 gpm) each = 424 L/min (112 gpm) Total |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | — |
| Maximum System Pressure - Heavy Lift Mode | — |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | — |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | — |
| Auxiliary System Maximum Flow: Log Loader - Heel/Grapple | 45 L/min (12 gpm) |
| Auxiliary System Maximum Pressure: Log Loader - Heel/Grapple | — |
| Auxiliary System Maximum Flow: Log Loader - Power Clam | Rotate: 121 L/min (32 gpm) |
| Auxiliary System Maximum Pressure: Log Loader - Power Clam | — |
| Swing Torque - Log Loader | — |
| Swing Speed - Log Loaders | — |
| Swing Torque - General Forestry | — |
| Swing Speed - General Forestry | — |
| Number of Track Rollers - Each Side | 8 |
| Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side | 2 |
| Operating Weight: Log Loader - Over/Under | — |
| Note (1) | Heel only, no grapple installed, 770 mm (28") track shoes |
| Operating Weight: Log Loader - Under/Under | — |
| Note (2) | Heel only, no grapple installed, 770 mm (28") track shoes |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Engine Oil | — |
| Swing Drive | — |
| Final Drive - Each | — |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | — |
| Hydraulic Tank | — |
| DEF Tank | — |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | — |
| Maximum Speed - Rabbit | — |
| Maximum Speed - Turtle | — |
| Log Loader Boom | Log Loader Boom and Stick |
| Shipping Height - Tilted Cab | — |
| Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out | — |
| Length: Log Loader - Boom and Stick Retracted | — |
| Note (1) | Dimensions measured with Under/Under Heel, 1.2 m (48 in) cab riser |
| General Forestry Boom | 5.68 m (118.6 in) |
| General Forestry - Drop Nose Stick | 3.71 m (146 in) |
| General Forestry Stick - Bucket Thumb-Ready | 2.92 m (115 in) |
| General Forestry - Bucket | 1.4 m3 (1.8 yd3) |
| Shipping Height - Fixed Riser | — |
| Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out | — |
| Length: General Forestry - Boom and Stick Retracted | — |
| Note (2) | Dimensionss measured with Goose Neck Front, .48 m (18 in) cab riser |
| Transport Width | — |
| Note (3) | 700 mm (28 in) Double Grouser track shoes |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Tail Swing Radius | — |
| Track Length | — |
| Track Gauge | — |
| Track Length to Center of Rollers | — |
| Undercarriage Pitch | — |
| Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - O/U | — |
| Note (1) | GLL 52 Grapple installed |
| Max Level Log Height - O/U | — |
| Reach at Max Height - O/U | — |
| Max Load - O/U | — |
| Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - U/U | — |
| Note (1) | Cat GLL 52 Grapple installed |
| Max Level Log Height - U/U | — |
| Reach at Max Height - U/U | — |
| Max Load - U/U | — |
| Note (1) | Weights measured at stick nose (no processor installed) in maximum reach position |
| Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level | — |
| Max Weight at Stick Nose in Max Reach Position | — |
| Bucket Type | 1.4 m3 (1.8 yd3) General Duty bucket |
| Boom | 5.68 m (18 ft 7 in) Reach |
| Stick | 2.92 m (9 ft 7") Reach |
Benefits & Features
BUILT TO PERFORM
- 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
EFFICIENCY AND PRODUCTIVITY
- Cat C7.1 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
BUILT FOR MORE 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
EXPAND YOUR CAPABILITIES
- 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
LONG TERM VALUE 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
SAVE ON MAINTENANCE TIME
- 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
DESIGNED FOR OPERATORS
- 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.
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