- Category: Feller Bunchers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 563 ➔
The Caterpillar 563 Feller Buncher combines power and precision to efficiently clear vegetation and trees on forestry sites. With a Cat C7 ACERT engine providing 197 horsepower, this machine excels in performance. Its hydraulic system capabilities, including lift, steering, and tilt cylinders, ensure smooth and reliable operation. The 563 Feller Buncher's compact design, featuring a ground clearance of 21 inches and an overall width of 9.6 feet, allows for easy maneuverability in challenging terrain. Operating at a maximum speed of 15 mph, with a travel range of 5 to 15 mph, this machine is built for productivity and efficiency.
General Specifications
Dimensions
Ground Clearance | 21 in (53 cm)
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Height - Overall | 126 in (320 cm)
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Height - Top of Cab | 11 ft (3 m)
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Length - With 20HC High Capacity Saw | 295 in (749 cm)
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Length - With 22HC High Capacity Saw | 302 in (768 cm)
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Overall Length | 25 ft (8 m)
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Overall Width | 10 ft (3 m)
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Wheel Base | 10 ft (3 m)
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Wheelbase | 10 ft (3 m)
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Width - Overall - 28L Tires | 116 in (295 cm)
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Engine
Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT
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Engine Power | 197 hp (147 kw)
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Net Power | 197 hp (147 kw)
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Power Measured @ | 1800 rpm
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Rated Power | 1,800 hp (1,342 kw)
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Hydraulic System
Cylinders - Lift | 102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)
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Cylinders - Steering | 89 mm X 51 mm (3.5 in X 2.0 in)
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Cylinders - Tilt | 102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)
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Disc Saw Pump Flow | 26 gpm (98 lpm)
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Hydrostatic Pump Flow | 48 gpm (182 lpm)
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Operating Specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage | 130 amps
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Articulation Angle - Left/Right - With 28L Tires | 90 degrees
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Fuel Capacity | 72 gal (273 l)
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Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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Max Speed | 15 mph (24 kph)
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Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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Operating Weight w/o Attachment | 27,276 lbs (12,372 kg)
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Steering Articulation | 90 degrees
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Tire Size | 28L x 26 (14PR)
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Travel Speed - High Range with 28L Tires | 15 mph (24 kph)
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Travel Speed - Low Range with 28L Tires | 5 mph (8 kph)
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Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires - 28L tires | 198 in (503 cm)
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Service Refill Capacities
Transmission
Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission
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Weights
Est. Operating Weight | 27,276 lbs (12,372 kg)
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Operating Weight - Without Attachment | 27,275 lbs (12,372 kg)
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