FM548 GF/FM548 LL

FM548 GF/FM548 LL

The Cat® FM548 is simply the best choice in its size class for doing roadbuilding, processing, and log-loading work. With 275 HP and significant hydraulic flow and swing torque increases, the superior performance and exceptional operator comfort and safety of the FM548 will help you produce day in and day out.

  • Engine Model Cat C7.1

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 271 hp

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 275 hp

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 275 hp (metric)

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • Biodiesel Capability B20¹

  • Bore 4.13in

  • Displacement 433.3r/min

  • Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V emission standards.

  • Engine Model Cat C7.1

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 275hp

  • Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 279hp (metric)

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 271hp

  • Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 275hp (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

  • 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 5.31in

Drive

  • Maximum Drawbar Pull 66319lbf

  • Maximum Travel Speed 3mile/h

Hydraulic System

  • Main System - Maximum Flow 132.6gal/min

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5511psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Swing 4061psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi

Swing Mechanism

  • Maximum Swing Torque 100308lb/ft

  • Swing Speed 8.1r/min

Weights

  • General Forestry 83300lb

  • Log Loader (U/U) 89290lb

Service Refill Capacities

  • Cooling System 10gal (US)

  • DEF Tank 11gal (US)

  • Engine Oil 7gal (US)

  • Final Drive - Each 3gal (US)

  • Fuel Tank 262gal (US)

  • Hydraulic System - Including Tank 92gal (US)

  • Hydraulic Tank 49gal (US)

  • Swing Drive 4gal (US)

Dimensions

  • Counterweight Clearance 59in

  • Ground Clearance 31in

  • Handrail Height 138in

  • Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out 469in

  • Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out 595in

  • Note (1) General Forestry

  • Shipping Height - Tilted Cab 138in

  • Tail Swing Radius 139in

  • Track Gauge 110in

  • Track Length 199in

  • Track Length to Center of Rollers 158in

  • Transport Width 139in

Working Ranges

  • Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under 450in

  • Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder 395in

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/

Features

Equipment

Standard Equipment

  • 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 shutoff switch

  • Cold start package with block heaters

  • Electric fuel priming pump

  • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco

  • Automatic engine speed control

  • Automatic engine idle shutdown

  • Up to 4600 m (15,092 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 disconnect switch

  • Lockable fuel cap and hydraulic tank

  • Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts

  • Right-hand rail and hand hold

  • Signaling/warning horn

  • Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch

  • Rearview camera

  • Travel alarm

  • Side-entry to service platforms

  • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters

  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) ports

  • Integrated vehicle health management system

  • High Wide undercarriage

  • 8.5" pitch Cat grease lubricated track chain with pressed fit pin

  • 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 Equipment

  • 5.9 m (19'6") Reach boom - General Forestry

  • 6.55 m (21'6") boom - Log Loader

  • 2.95 m (9'6") Reach stick

  • 3.71 m (12'2") Goose Neck stick

  • 3.76 m (12'4") Under/Under stick

  • 4.05 m (13'3") Over/Under stick

  • 4.05 m (13'3") Power Clam stick

  • CB2 family bucket linkage

  • Side entry with 559 mm (22") tilting riser

  • Rear entry with 1219 mm (48") tilting riser

  • Rear entry with 1829 mm (72") tilting riser

  • Premium General Forestry lighting package

  • Premium Log Loader lighting package

  • Cold start package with block heaters and ether assist

  • Medium pressure circuit

  • Right-hand-sideview cameras

  • Inspection lighting

  • 900 mm (36") triple grouser Tri Link shoes

  • 850 mm (33") triple grouser shoes

  • 700 mm (28") double or single grouser shoes