The Cat® FM568 is the ultimate forestry & shovel logging weapon. With incredible swing torque, track power, lift, and stability, you can reliably produce more loads daily and increase production and profit while counting on outstanding service and support for your business.
Engine Model Cat C9.3B
Net Power - ISO 9249 346 hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 347 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 351 hp (metric)
Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
Bore 4.53in
Displacement 567.5r/min
Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Engine Model Cat C9.3B
Engine Power - ISO 14396 347hp
Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 352hp (metric)
Net Power - ISO 9249 346hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 351hp (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 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time
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
Stroke 5.87in
Maximum Drawbar Pull 84978lbf
Maximum Travel Speed 2.7mile/h
Main System - Maximum Flow 153gal/min
Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076psi
Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5511psi
Maximum Pressure - Swing 4119psi
Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi
Maximum Swing Torque 120222lb/ft
Swing Speed 6.1r/min
General Forestry 106920lb
Log Loader (U/U) 108690lb
Cooling System 5gal (US)
DEF Tank 21gal (US)
Engine Oil 8gal (US)
Final Drive - Each 3gal (US)
Fuel Tank 262gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 101gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 49gal (US)
Swing Drive 3gal (US)
Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under 509in
Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder 460in
Counterweight Clearance 59in
Ground Clearance 30in
Handrail Height 138in
Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out 607in
Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out 667in
Note (1) General Forestry
Shipping Height - Tilted Cab 159in
Tail Swing Radius 149in
Track Gauge 115in
Track Length 216in
Track Length to Center of Rollers 175in
Transport Width 144in
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/
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
VisionLink
Remote Services Capability
Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4)
Centralized electrical disconnect switch
LED chassis, boom (GF), stick (LL) 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
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
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
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
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
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
6.5 m (21'4") Reach boom - General Forestry
7.09 m (23'3") Straight boom - Log Loader
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
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
Premium lighting - General Forestry - 6 additional LED lights - 14 total
Premium lighting - Log Loader - 10 additional LED lights - 18 total
Cold start package with block heater and ether assist
Medium pressure circuit
Easy lock cab tilting system
Cab riser light
Inspection lighting
Swing alarm
Right-hand-sideview camera
700 mm (28") double and single grouser shoes
850 mm (33") triple grouser shoes
