FM538 GF/FM538 LL

Engine Model

Cat C7.1

Net Power – ISO 9249

172hp

Engine Power – ISO 14396

174hp

Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN)

175hp (metric)

Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)

176hp (metric)

Bore

4in

Stroke

5in

Displacement

428in³

Biodiesel Capability

B20¹

Emissions

Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, 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 1,800 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) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** 100%

Maximum Travel Speed

3mile/h

Maximum Drawbar Pull

57551lbf

Main System – Maximum Flow

124gpm

Maximum Pressure – Equipment

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode

5511psi

Maximum Pressure – Travel

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Swing

4351psi

Swing Speed

11r/min

Maximum Swing Torque

72281lbf·ft

General Forestry

66140lb

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.

Log Loader (U/U)

69640lb

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.

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)

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

Handrail Height

10.8ft

Length: General Forestry – Boom Stretched Out

42.2ft

Length: Log Loader – Boom Stretched Out

44.9ft

Tail Swing Radius

10.3ft

Counterweight Clearance

4.2ft

Ground Clearance

2.5ft

Track Length

15.3ft

Track Length to Center of Rollers

158ft

Track Gauge

9.2ft

Transport Width

11.4ft

Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level – General Forestry Road Builder

28.8ft

Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level – Log Loader Under/Under

35.9ft

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

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Cab
- ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows
- Operator Protective Guards (OPG)
- 32 mm (1.25″) polycarbonate front window
- Four-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
- Centralized electrical disconnect switch
- 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
Engine
- 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
Hydraulic System
- 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
Safety And Security
- 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
Service And Maintenance
- 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
Undercarriage And Structures
- 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

Note
- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
Booms And Sticks
- 5.7 m (18’7″) Reach boom
- 5.9 m (19’6″) Log Loader boom
- 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
Cab
- Side entry with 165 mm (6.5″) fixed riser
- Side entry with 1219 mm (48″) tilting riser
- Rear entry with 1219 mm (48″) tilting riser
- CB radio mounts
- Cat Stick Steer
- Auxiliary relay
Electrical System
- Premium lighting – General Forestry – 6 additional LED lights
- Premium lighting – Log Loader – 10 additional LED lights
Engine
- Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist
Hydraulic System
- Medium pressure circuit
Safety And Security
- Easy lock cab tilting system
- Cab riser light
- Inspection lighting
- Swing alarm
- Right-hand sideview camera
Undercarriage And Structures
- 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
- 600 mm (24″) double and single grouser shoes

FM538 GF/FM538 LL

0% FOR 12 MONTHS OR 1.9% FOR 24 MONTHS ON CAT® WORK TOOLS

H130 GC S Hammer

GLL52 Forestry Grapple

Pin Grabber Coupler (B-Linkage): 455-3910

FM538 GF/FM538 LL

FM538 GF/FM538 LL

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FM538 GF/FM538 LL

0% FOR 12 MONTHS OR 1.9% FOR 24 MONTHS ON CAT® WORK TOOLS

H130 GC S Hammer

Pin Grabber Coupler (B-Linkage): 455-3909

Pin Grabber Coupler (B-Linkage): 388-0067

H120 S Hammer

Pin Grabber Coupler (B-Linkage): 455-3910

Related Attachments

H130 GC S Hammer

GLL52 Forestry Grapple

Pin Grabber Coupler (B-Linkage): 455-3910