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FM538 GF/FM538 LL

Makes Log Work Productive and Profitable

The Cat® FM538 is the best choice in its size class for today’s loggers. With its high-visibility forestry cab and factory logging configurations tailored to meet your needs, the FM538 makes your work in the woods more productive and profitable.

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    Benefits

    Designed for Comfort and Ease of Operation

    Available in a choice of rear or side entry, the Certified Forestry ROPS cab is sound-suppressed, sealed, and has an exceptional, unobstructed view of the task at hand. 

    Boosts Production

    Moves heavy logs confidently with greater swing torque. Heavy lift mode increases pressure for an additional boost for bigger timber until the task is done. More travel speed and a taller undercarriage get you up, down, and over stumps faster. 

    Saves Time and Money

    Experience increased uptime and reduced costs with longer-life fuel and hydraulic oil filters.Cat® fuel filters have double the life of the previous filters, and the hydraulic oil return filter provides up to 50% more service life.

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    • Air Conditioning System
      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 3.003/3.146 metric tonnes.
    • Dimensions
      Counterweight Clearance
      52 in
      Ground Clearance
      31 in
      Handrail Height
      131 in
      Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out
      469 in
      Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out
      595 in
      Note (1)
      General Forestry
      Shipping Height - Tilted Cab
      134 in
      Tail Swing Radius
      124 in
      Track Gauge
      110 in
      Track Length
      185 in
      Track Length to Center of Rollers
      158 in
      Transport Width
      138 in
    • Drive
      Maximum Drawbar Pull
      55303 lbf
      Maximum Travel Speed
      3 mile/h
    • Engine
      Biodiesel Capability
      B20¹
      Bore
      4 in
      Displacement
      428 r/min
      Emissions
      Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.
      Engine Model
      Cat C7.1
      Engine Power - ISO 14396
      174 hp
      Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN)
      176 hp (metric)
      Net Power - ISO 9249
      172 hp
      Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN)
      175 hp (metric)
      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 manufacture.
      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 (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer).** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
      Stroke
      5 in
    • Hydraulic System
      Main System - Maximum Flow
      124 gal/min
      Maximum Pressure - Equipment
      5076 psi
      Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode
      5511 psi
      Maximum Pressure - Swing
      4351 psi
      Maximum Pressure - Travel
      5076 psi
    • Service Refill Capacities
      Cooling System
      5 gal (US)
      DEF Tank
      11 gal (US)
      Engine Oil
      7 gal (US)
      Final Drive - Each
      1 gal (US)
      Fuel Tank
      262 gal (US)
      Hydraulic System - Including Tank
      69 gal (US)
      Hydraulic Tank
      38 gal (US)
      Swing Drive
      3 gal (US)
    • Swing Mechanism
      Maximum Swing Torque
      72281 lb/ft
      Swing Speed
      11 r/min
    • Weights
      General Forestry
      66140 lb
      Log Loader (U/U)
      69640 lb
    • Working Ranges
      Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under
      421 in
      Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder
      388 in
    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 Services Capability
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    • 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
    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
    • Swing 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
    BOOMS AND STICKS
    • 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
    CAB
    • Rear entry
    • Side entry
    • 165 mm (6.5") fixed riser
    • 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

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