538/538 LL Forest Machine
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 ...
Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Net Flywheel Power
- 164HP
- Displacement
- 427.8r/min
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Gross Power - 1,800 rpm
- 164HP
- Engine Speed - Operation
- 1500r/min
- Engine Speed - Travel
- 1500r/min
- Engine Speed - Travel - Maximum Load
- 1800HP
Weights
- General Forestry - HW
- 66639lb
- Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 (General Forestry, Reach)
- 66639lb
- Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 LL (Log Loader, U/U)
- 69573lb
- Estimated Operating Weight without Attachment - 538 LL (Log Loader, O/U)
- 69401lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 7.9gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 2.1gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 37.8gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 2.1gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 6.6gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 7.4gal (US)
- Fuel Tank - CWT
- 108.3gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Total
- 42gal (US)
Undercarriage
- Track Length
- 180.2in
- Track Gauge
- 109.8in
- Ground Clearance
- 26in
- Undercarriage Pitch
- 8in
Operating Specifications
- Maximum Drawbar Pull
- 61148lb
- Maximum Speed - Turtle
- 1.6mile/h
- Maximum Speed - Rabbit
- 2.7mile/h
- Maximum Swing Speed - 538 (GF)
- 11r/min
- Maximum Swing Speed - 538 LL
- 11r/min
- Swing Torque - 538 LL
- 54000lb/ft
- Swing Torque - 538 (GF)
- 54000lb/ft
Hydraulic System
- Main Pumps - Maximum Flow - Per Pump
- 56gal/min
- Main Pumps - Maximum Flow - Both Pumps
- 112gal/min
- Maximum System Pressure - Implements
- 5076psi
- Maximum System Pressure - Travel
- 5076psi
- Maximum System Pressure - Swing
- 4496psi
- Maximum System Pressure - Heavy Lift Mode
- 5511psi
- Auxiliary Pump - U/U and O/U (538 LL) - Maximum Flow
- 12gal/min
- Auxiliary Pump - U/U and O/U (538 LL) - Maximum Pressure
- 1499psi
- Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Pump Drive Gear Ratio
- 1.28:1
- Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Maximum Flow
- 32gal/min
- Auxiliary Pump - Grapple Rotate (538) / Power Clam (538 LL) - Maximum Pressure
- 1499psi
Dimensions - General Forestry - 538 - Boom Stretched Out
- Height of Tilted Side Entry Cab
- 127in
- Boom Height
- 145.6in
- Overall Height
- 153.6in
- Overall Length (Processor)
- 480in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 109.8in
- Distance Between Idler and Sprocket Centerline
- 146.7in
- Track Length
- 180.2in
- Ground Clearance
- 26in
- Track Gauge
- 109.8in
- Width - With 700 mm (28 in) Shoes
- 137.4in
Dimensions - Log Loader - 538 LL - Boom Stretched Out
- Height of Tilted Side Entry Cab
- 123.7in
- Boom Height
- 91.5in
- Overall Height
- 180.2in
- Overall Length (U/U)
- 530.9in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 109.8in
- Distance Between Idler and Sprocket Centerline
- 146.7in
- Track Length
- 180.2in
- Ground Clearance
- 26in
- Track Gauge
- 109.8in
- Width - With 700 mm (28 in) Shoes
- 137.4in
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.
