New FM538 GF/FM538 LL in North Carolina

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The Cat® 538 is the best choice in its size class for today’s loggers. With its new high-visibility forestry cab and factory logging configurations to meet your specific needs, the 538 can make your work in the woods more productive and profitable.

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    Biodiesel Capability B20¹
    Bore 4in
    Displacement 428in³
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.
    Engine Model Cat C7.1
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 174hp
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 176hp (metric)
    Net Power - ISO 9249 172hp
    Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 175hp (metric)
    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) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO
    Stroke 5in
    Maximum Drawbar Pull 61148lbf
    Maximum Travel Speed 3mile/h
    Main System - Maximum Flow 124gal/min
    Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076psi
    Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5511psi
    Maximum Pressure - Swing 4351psi
    Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi
    Maximum Swing Torque 72281lbf·ft
    Swing Speed 11r/min
    General Forestry 66140lb
    Log Loader (U/U) 69640lb
    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.
    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.
    Cooling System 5gal (US)
    DEF Tank 11gal (US)
    Engine Oil 7gal (US)
    Final Drive - Each 1gal (US)
    Fuel Tank 262gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 69gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 38gal (US)
    Swing Drive 3gal (US)
    Counterweight Clearance 4.2ft
    Ground Clearance 2.5ft
    Handrail Height 10.8ft
    Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out 42.2ft
    Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out 44.9ft
    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 11.2ft
    Tail Swing Radius 10.3ft
    Track Gauge 9.2ft
    Track Length 15.3ft
    Track Length to Center of Rollers 158ft
    Transport Width 11.4ft
    Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under 35.9ft
    Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder 28.8ft
    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:

    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows
    • 4-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
    • VisionLink
    • Remote Flash
    Remote Troubleshoot Cat Payload
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • Operator Protective Guards
    • 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
    • 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

    Optional Equipment:

    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • 5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom - General Forestry
    • 5.9 m (19'6") Straight boom - Log Loader
    • 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
    • Rear entry
    • Side entry
    • 165 mm (6.5") fixed riser
    • 1219 mm (48") tilting riser
    • CB radio mounts
    • Cat Stick Steer
    • Auxiliary relay
    • VisionLink Productivity
    • Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights
    • Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights
    • Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist
    • Medium pressure circuit
    • Easy lock cab tilting system
    • Cab riser light
    • Inspection lighting
    • Swing alarm
    • Right-hand sideview camera
    • 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

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