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 ...
Weights
- Operating Weight: Log Loader - Over/Under
- 69401lb
- Note (1)
- Heel only, no grapple installed, 770 mm (28") track shoes
- Operating Weight: Log Loader - Under/Under
- 69574lb
- Note (2)
- Heel only, no grapple installed, 770 mm (28") track shoes
Engine
- Engine Power - ISO 9249
- 164HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C7.1
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
- 166HP
- Bore
- 4.1in
- Stroke
- 5.3in
- Number of Cylinders
- 6
- Displacement
- 427.8in³
- Emissions
- Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV
Working Ranges and Forces: Log Loader - Over/Under
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - O/U
- 461in
- Note (1)
- GLL 52 Grapple installed
- Max Level Log Height - O/U
- 324in
- Reach at Max Height - O/U
- 206in
- Max Load - O/U
- 28947lb
Hydraulic System
- Main System - Maximum Flow at Operation
- 2 pumps X 212 L/min (56 gpm) each = 424 L/min (112 gpm) Total
- Maximum Pressure - Equipment
- 5076psi
- Maximum System Pressure - Heavy Lift Mode
- 5511psi
- Maximum Pressure - Travel
- 5076psi
- Maximum Pressure - Swing
- 4496psi
- Auxiliary System Maximum Flow: Log Loader - Heel/Grapple
- 45 L/min (12 gpm)
- Auxiliary System Maximum Pressure: Log Loader - Heel/Grapple
- 1499psi
- Auxiliary System Maximum Flow: Log Loader - Power Clam
- Rotate: 121 L/min (32 gpm)
- Auxiliary System Maximum Pressure: Log Loader - Power Clam
- 1499psi
Swing Mechanism
- Swing Torque - Log Loader
- 54000ft·lbf
- Swing Speed - Log Loaders
- 11r/min
- Swing Torque - General Forestry
- 5400ft·lbf
- Swing Speed - General Forestry
- 11r/min
Track
- Number of Track Rollers - Each Side
- 8
- Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
- 2
Service Refill Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 108.3gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 7.9gal (US)
- Engine Oil
- 6.6gal (US)
- Swing Drive
- 2.1gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 2.1gal (US)
- Hydraulic System - Including Tank
- 42gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 37.8gal (US)
- DEF Tank
- 7.4gal (US)
Operating Specifications
- Maximum Drawbar Pull
- 61148lb
- Maximum Speed - Rabbit
- 2.7mile/h
- Maximum Speed - Turtle
- 1.6mile/h
Dimensions
- Log Loader Boom
- Log Loader Boom and Stick
- Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
- 179.4in
- Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
- 530.9in
- Length: Log Loader - Boom and Stick Retracted
- 379.6in
- 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
- 3901mm
- Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
- 480in
- Length: General Forestry - Boom and Stick Retracted
- 373.7in
- Note (2)
- Dimensionss measured with Goose Neck Front, .48 m (18 in) cab riser
- Transport Width
- 137.4in
- Note (3)
- 700 mm (28 in) Double Grouser track shoes
- Ground Clearance
- 26in
- Tail Swing Radius
- 109.8in
- Track Length
- 180.2in
- Track Gauge
- 109.8in
- Track Length to Center of Rollers
- 146.7in
- Undercarriage Pitch
- 8in
Working Ranges and Forces: Log Loader - Under/Under
- Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - U/U
- 432in
- Note (1)
- Cat GLL 52 Grapple installed
- Max Level Log Height - U/U
- 319in
- Reach at Max Height - U/U
- 125in
- Max Load - U/U
- 30793lb
Working Ranges and Forces: General Forestry - Processor
- Note (1)
- Weights measured at stick nose (no processor installed) in maximum reach position
- Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level
- 355in
- Max Weight at Stick Nose in Max Reach Position
- 8465kg
Working Ranges and Forces: General Forestry - Road Builder
- 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
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.
