- Category: Feller Bunchers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 573 ➔
The Caterpillar 573 Feller Buncher is a powerful and efficient machine designed for forestry applications. With a Cat C7 ACERT engine providing 225 horsepower, this feller buncher boasts a hydraulic disc saw pump flow of 32 gpm and a hydrostatic pump flow of 65 gpm. Its compact dimensions, weighing in at 27,776.1 lbs without attachments, make it easy to maneuver through dense forests. The machine's high speed range of 15 mph and low range of 5 mph, along with a turning radius of 198.1 inches, ensure smooth operation and precise control in challenging terrains.
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 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 | 225 hp (168 kw)
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Net Power | 225 hp (168 kw)
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Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm
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Rated Power | 225 hp (168 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 | 32 gpm (121 lpm)
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Hydrostatic Pump Flow | 65 gpm (246 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 | 27,776 lbs (12,599 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 | 27,776 lbs (12,599 kg)
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Operating Weight - Without Attachment | 27,775 lbs (12,599 kg)
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