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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.

Engine Model
Cat C9.3B
Net Power – ISO 9249
346hp
Engine Power – ISO 14396:2002
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

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