FM568 GF/FM568 LL

FM568 GF/FM568 LL

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)

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Product Specifications

Specifications

Engine

  • 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

Drive

  • Maximum Drawbar Pull 84978lbf

  • Maximum Travel Speed 2.7mile/h

Hydraulic System

  • Main System - Maximum Flow 153gal/min

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment 5076psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode 5511psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Swing 4119psi

  • Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076psi

Swing Mechanism

  • Maximum Swing Torque 120222lb/ft

  • Swing Speed 6.1r/min

Weights

  • General Forestry 106920lb

  • Log Loader (U/U) 108690lb

Service Refill Capacities

  • 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)

Working Ranges

  • 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

Dimensions

  • 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

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"/48" Riser CAB)/2.2 (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 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

Optional Equipment

  • 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