FM538 GF/FM538 LL

FM538 GF/FM538 LL

The Cat® 538 is the best choice in its size class for today’s loggers. With its new high-visibility forestry cab and factory logging configurations to meet your specific needs, the 538 can make your work in the woods more productive and profitable.

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Engine ModelCat C7.1

Net Power - ISO 9249172hp

Engine Power - ISO 14396174hp

Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)175hp (metric)

Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)176hp (metric)

Bore4in

Stroke5in

Displacement428r/min

Biodiesel CapabilityB20¹

EmissionsMeets 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) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO

Maximum Travel Speed3mile/h

Maximum Drawbar Pull55303lbf

Main System - Maximum Flow124gal/min

Maximum Pressure - Equipment5076psi

Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode5511psi

Maximum Pressure - Travel5076psi

Maximum Pressure - Swing4351psi

Swing Speed11r/min

Maximum Swing Torque72281lb/ft

General Forestry66140lb

Log Loader (U/U)69640lb

Fuel Tank262gal (US)

Cooling System5gal (US)

Engine Oil7gal (US)

Swing Drive3gal (US)

Final Drive - Each1gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Including Tank69gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank38gal (US)

DEF Tank11gal (US)

Note (1)General Forestry

Shipping Height - Tilted Cab134in

Handrail Height131in

Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out469in

Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out595in

Tail Swing Radius124in

Counterweight Clearance52in

Ground Clearance31in

Track Length185in

Track Length to Center of Rollers158in

Track Gauge110in

Transport Width138in

Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder388in

Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under421in

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" Riser CAB)/2.2 (48"/72" Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/

Standard

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

Optional

Rear entry

Side entry

165 mm (6.5") fixed riser

1219 mm (48") tilting riser

CB radio mounts

Cat Stick Steer

Auxiliary relay

Standard

VisionLink

Remote Services Capability

Standard

Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)

Centralized electrical disconnect switch

LED chassis, boom, and cab lights

115-amp alternator

24-volt electric starting

Pre-start monitoring system

Tool control software

Secondary engine shut off switch

Optional

Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights

Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights

Standard

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

Optional

Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist

Standard

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

Optional

Medium pressure circuit

Standard

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

Swing alarm

Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch

Reaview camera

Optional

Easy lock cab tilting system

Cab riser light

Inspection lighting

Swing alarm

Right-hand sideview camera

Standard

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

Standard

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

Optional

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

Optional

5.7 m (18'7") Reach boom - General Forestry

5.9 m (19'6") Straight boom - Log Loader

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

B1 family bucket linkage

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