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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.

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Engine Model

Cat C9.3B

Net Power – ISO 9249

346hp

Engine Power – ISO 14396

347hp

Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN)

351hp (metric)

Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN)

352hp (metric)

Bore

4.53in

Stroke

5.87in

Displacement

567.5r/min

Biodiesel Capability

Up to B20¹

Emissions

Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and 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 1,900 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

Maximum Travel Speed

2.7mile/h

Maximum Drawbar Pull

84978lbf

Main System – Maximum Flow

153gal/min

Maximum Pressure – Equipment

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode

5511psi

Maximum Pressure – Travel

5076psi

Maximum Pressure – Swing

4119psi

Swing Speed

6.1r/min

Maximum Swing Torque

120222lb/ft

General Forestry

106920lb

Log Loader (U/U)

108690lb

Fuel Tank

262gal (US)

Cooling System

5gal (US)

Engine Oil

8gal (US)

Swing Drive

3gal (US)

Final Drive – Each

3gal (US)

Hydraulic System – Including Tank

101gal (US)

Hydraulic Tank

49gal (US)

DEF Tank

21gal (US)

Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level – General Forestry Road Builder

460in

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

509in

Note (1)

General Forestry

Shipping Height – Tilted Cab

159in

Handrail Height

138in

Length: General Forestry – Boom Stretched Out

607in

Length: Log Loader – Boom Stretched Out

667in

Tail Swing Radius

149in

Counterweight Clearance

59in

Ground Clearance

30in

Track Length

216in

Track Length to Center of Rollers

175in

Track Gauge

115in

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/

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 (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
Engine
- 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
Hydraulic System
- 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
Safety And Security
- 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
Service And Maintenance
- 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
Undercarriage And Structures
- 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

Booms And Sticks
- 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
Cab
- 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
Electrical System
- Premium lighting – General Forestry – 6 additional LED lights – 14 total
- Premium lighting – Log Loader – 10 additional LED lights – 18 total
Engine
- Cold start package with block heater 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
- 700 mm (28″) double and single grouser shoes
- 850 mm (33″) triple grouser shoes