The Cat® FM568 is reinforced for heavy timber handling, shovel logging and road building. Operators gain safety and stability, while VisionLink™ and Cat dealer support maximize uptime and profitability in tough logging.
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Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
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 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
Note (2)
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Maximum Travel Speed
2.7mile/h
Maximum Drawbar Pull
84978lbf
Main System – Maximum Flow
153.4gpm
Maximum Pressure – Equipment
5076psi
Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode
5511psi
Maximum Pressure – Travel
5076psi
Maximum Pressure – Swing
4119psi
Swing Speed
6.1r/min
Maximum Swing Torque
151938lbf·ft
General Forestry
106920lb
Note (1)
High Wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22″) tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12’10”) Reach stick, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes,1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) Heavy Duty (HD) bucket.
Log Loader (U/U)
108690lb
Note (2)
High Wide undercarriage, 1219 mm (48″) easy lock riser, Log Loader boom, 4.73 m (15’6″) Under/Under stick with live heel, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes, no grapple.
Fuel Tank
262gal (US)
Cooling System
5gal (US)
Engine Oil
8gal (US)
Swing Drive
3gal (US)
Final Drive – Each
3gal (US)
Hydraulic System – Including Tank
101gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank
49gal (US)
DEF Tank
21gal (US)
Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level – General Forestry Road Builder
38.3ft
Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level – Log Loader Under/Under
43.1ft
Note (1)
General Forestry configuration with high wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22″) tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12’10”) Reach stick, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes, and 1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) HD bucket.
Shipping Height – Tilted Cab
12ft
Handrail Height
11.5ft
Length: General Forestry – Boom Stretched Out
50.6ft
Length: Log Loader – Boom Stretched Out
55.6ft
Tail Swing Radius
12.4ft
Counterweight Clearance
4.9ft
Ground Clearance
2.5ft
Track Length
18ft
Track Length to Center of Rollers
14.6ft
Track Gauge
9.6ft
Transport Width
12ft
Note (1)
The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.1 (22″/48″ Riser CAB)/2.2 (72″ Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/
Note
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Cab
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
Cat Technologies
VisionLink™
Remote Flash
Remote Troubleshoot
Electrical System
Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
LED chassis, boom/stick, and cab lights
115 Amp alternator
24-volt electric starting
Horn and travel alarm
Pre-start monitoring system
Tool control software
Secondary engine shut off switch
Engine
Electric fuel priming pump
Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
Automatic engine speed control
Automatic engine idle shutdown
Up to 4500m (14,764 ft) altitude capability
52° C (126° 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
Hydraulic System
Boom and stick regeneration circuits
Boom and stick drift reduction valve
Electronic main control valve
Automatic hydraulic oil warmup
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
Safety And Security
Caterpillar One Key security system
Lockable service doors
Lockable external tool/storage box
Lockable fuel caps and hydraulic tank
Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts
Right-hand handrail and handhold
Signaling/warning horn
Travel alarm
Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch
Rearview camera
Service And Maintenance
Integrated vehicle health management system
Side-entry service platform
Left/Right-side fuel fill locations
Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
Undercarriage And Structures
High Wide undercarriage
Grease lubricated track with positive pin retention
Catwalks
Tie down points
Counterweight fuel tank
Heavy-duty track rollers
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
Note
Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Booms And Sticks
6.5 m (21’4″) Reach boom
7.09 m (23’3″) Log Loader boom
3.2 m (10’6″) Reach stick
3.9 m (12’10”) Reach stick
4.73 m (15’6″) Over/Under stick
4.73 m (15’6″) Power Clam stick
DB family bucket linkage
Cab
Rear entry
Side entry
559 mm (22″) tilting riser
1219 mm (48″) tilting riser
1829 mm (72″) tilting riser
CB radio mounts
Cat Stick Steer
Auxiliary relay
Electrical System
Premium lighting – General Forestry – 6 additional LED lights – 14 total
Premium lighting – Log Loader – 10 additional LED lights – 18 total
Engine
Cold start package with block heater and ether assist
Hydraulic System
Medium pressure circuit
Safety And Security
Easy lock cab tilting system (Rear entry cab only)