¶ Caterpillar forestry machinery
Description: Cat forest machines are purpose-built, rugged, and powerful hydraulic machines (swing machines) designed for high-production logging, road building, land clearing, and mill yard applications. They include models like the 528, 538, 548, 558, and 568, designed for extreme durability, operator comfort, and high efficiency, featuring specialized booms, hydraulic systems, and robust undercarriages for demanding forestry environments.
Key Features and Capabilities:
Purpose-Built Design: Reinforced for severe forest applications, with durable upper/lower frames and guarded components.
Engine & Efficiency: Optimized Cat engines (e.g., C7.1, C9.3B) with high-ambient (52°C) and cold-start (-32°C) capabilities, offering high swing torque for heavy lifting.
Versatility: Available as General Forestry (GF) for harvesting/processing or Log Loader (LL) for loading, shovel logging, and mill yard work.
Operator Environment: Next Generation cabs offer improved visibility, touchscreen monitors, ergonomic EH controls, and climate-controlled seats.
Technology & Service: Equipped with VisionLink™ for fleet management, remote troubleshooting, and Cat Payload technology for on-the-go weighing.
Category: Autonomous Machinery & Robotics
FWPA RD&E: 4.4
¶ Details
| Company | Country | Type | Website | Available in Australia? | Year | Status | Remarks | TRL | Employees | Colour | Inventors | Patent Model. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | USA | Company | Link | closely related to Weiler | Red |