538/538 LL Forest Machine
Move more timber and make more money with superior performance and unmatched operator comfort.
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 172HP
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 174HP
- Bore
- 4.1in
- Stroke
- 5.3in
- Displacement
- 428r/min
Drive
- Maximum Travel Speed
- 3mile/h
- Maximum Drawbar Pull
- 55303lbf
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow
- 124gal/min
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5076psi
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
- 5511psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5076psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4351psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Speed
- 11r/min
- Maximum Swing Torque
- 98kN·m
Weights
- Operating Weight: Processor
- 66140lb
- Operating Weight: Log Loader - Over/Under
- 70280lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 262gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 5gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 7gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 3gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 1gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 69gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 38gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 11gal (US)
Working Ranges
- Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Processor
- 346in
- Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder
- 387in
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under
- 425in
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Over/Under
- 454in
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Power Clam
- 381in
Dimensions
- Shipping Height - Fixed Riser
- 144in
- Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
- 130in
- Handrail Height
- 129in
- Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
- 389in
- Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
- 579in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 123in
- Counterweight Clearance
- 51in
- Ground Clearance
- 30in
- Track Length
- 185in
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 149in
- Track Gauge
- 110in
- Transport Width
- 137in
Latest Features
- Optional integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with service guidance and parts needed to enhance uptime.
- Optional auxiliary relay powers on and turns off CB radios and other attachments without you taking your hands off the joysticks.
- Enhance visibility to make service work easier and safer with optional inspection lighting.
- Make the jobsite safer with an optional swing alarm.
- Build Number: 07B
Superior Performance
- The Cat® C7 engine is fuel efficient and can run on biodiesel and other renewable fuels.
- Smart mode helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically matching engine and hydraulic power to working conditions.
- Pick and place logs with precision and power with the all-new electrohydraulic control system.
- Heavy lift mode and 10 percent more swing torque* help you move big logs with confidence.
- Get to work faster with a 12 percent increase in travel speed*.
- Auxiliary hydraulic options let you use Cat grapples and a variety of other attachments.
- Work in extreme environments with standard high-ambient capability of 48° C (118° F) and cold start capability of -32° C (-25° F).
*All percentages compared to 2020 model year 538.
Unmatched Operator Comfort
- Forestry cab comes in a choice of rear or side entry with tilt-up console plus 25 percent more space*.
- Enjoy the all-new Certified Forestry cab’s 25 percent larger space.
- New dual HVAC system keeps operators comfortable in either cold or warm weather.
- A wider heated and cooled air-suspension seat makes year-round work more pleasant.
- All controls are in front of you within easy reach to reduce twisting and turning and keep you focused on the work area.
- Cab risers — 165 mm (6’1/2”) fixed or 1219 mm (48”) hydraulic tilt — are available to meet your work needs.
- Special roof lining and window and door sealing reduce noise, making the interior as quiet as today’s top work trucks.
- Stow your gear with in-cab storage beneath and behind the seat and in the consoles.
- Use the standard radio’s USB ports and Bluetooth® technology to connect personal devices and make hands-free calls.
Simple Operation
- Start the engine with a push button or use a Bluetooth key fob or the unique Operator ID function.
- The engine’s regeneration system functions automatically with no operator input or interruption to work.
- Navigate easily on the high-resolution touchscreen monitor.
- The available Cat PL161 Attachment Locator helps you find tools you need up to a range of 60 m(200') — even if it’s hidden beneath overgrowth or debris.
- Make moving the excavator much easier with Cat Stick Steer. Simply push a button and use one hand to travel and turn instead of both hands or feet on levers or pedals.
- Make operating easier with the touch of a joystick button. An auxiliary relay allows you to power on or turn off a CB radio or other attachments without taking your hands off the joysticks.
- Not sure how a function works or how to maintain the machine? Always have the operator’s manual at your fingertips in the touchscreen monitor.
Versatile Configurations
- General Forestry configuration is available with boom, stick, and hydraulic options so you can equip it for road building, grapple work, or processing.
- Log Loader configuration is ideal for shovel logging, Butt-n-Top loading, power clam applications, and millyard work.
- Rugged, reliable, simple-to-service Cat forestry grapples range in size from 1322 mm (52”)to 1524 mm (60”).
- Special Tri Link shoes are available for lower ground pressure and extra flotation in soft, wet underfoot conditions.
Easy Maintenance
- Boost productivity with proactive service reminders. Our new integrated vehicle health management system alerts the operator with step-by-step service guidance along with parts needed so you don't experience any unnecessary downtime.
- Expect up to 15 percent less maintenance cost than previous model. (Savings calculated over 12,000 machine hours.)
- The diesel particulate filter requires no maintenance.
- Replace fuel filters at 1,000 hours – twice the interval from the previous filters.
- Get improved filtration and longer 3,000 service life with the new hydraulic oil return filter – 50 percent longer service than previous filter designs.
- The high-efficiency cooling fan runs only when needed; program intervals so the fan automatically reverses to keep cores clean without interrupting your work.
- S·O·SSM ports simplify maintenance and allow for quick, easy extraction of fluid samples for analysis.
Enhanced Safety
- The cab meets the following standards: ROPS/FOPS/OPS/TOPS, ISO 8082-2:2011, ISO 8083:2006 11,600J,ISO 10262:1998 Level II, ISO 8084:2003,SAE J1356 2022, WCB G603 2021, and OR-OSHA 437-007-775(14).
- Access most routine maintenance points at ground level.
- New right-hand steps provide easy, safe, and quick access to upper service platform; the steps and service platform use anti-skid punch plate to prevent slipping.
- Larger 32 mm (11/4” ) polycarbonate front window, smaller cab pillars, and a flat engine hood improve visibility by 50 percent.
- Standard rearview camera enhances jobsite visibility; sideview cameras are optional.
- The monitor’s slope and grade indicator tells you the machine's position to help optimize its performance.
- Enhance jobsite safety. Add a swing alarm to alert people when you're rotating from trench to stockpile and back again.
