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Caterpillar 563 Feller Buncher

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.

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Dimensions

Ground Clearance	21.00 in (53.34 cm)
Height - Overall	126.00 in (320.04 cm)
Height - Top of Cab	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Length - With 20HC High Capacity Saw	294.90 in (749.05 cm)
Length - With 22HC High Capacity Saw	302.40 in (768.10 cm)
Overall Length	25.20 ft (7.68 m)
Overall Width	9.60 ft (2.93 m)
Wheel Base	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Wheelbase	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width - Overall - 28L Tires	116.00 in (294.64 cm)

Engine

Engine Model	Cat C7 ACERT
Engine Power	197.00 hp (146.91 kw)
Net Power	197.20 hp (147.05 kw)
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Rated Power	1,800.00 hp (1,342.28 kw)

Hydraulic System

Cylinders - Lift	102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)
Cylinders - Steering	89 mm X 51 mm (3.5 in X 2.0 in)
Cylinders - Tilt	102 mm X 64 mm (4.0 in X 2.5 in)
Disc Saw Pump Flow	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
Hydrostatic Pump Flow	48.00 gpm (181.68 lpm)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	130 amps
Articulation Angle - Left/Right - With 28L Tires	90 degrees
Fuel Capacity	72.20 gal (273.28 l)
Ground Clearance	1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Max Speed	15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight w/o Attachment	27,275.60 lbs (12,372.02 kg)
Steering Articulation	90 degrees
Tire Size	28L x 26 (14PR)
Travel Speed - High Range with 28L Tires	15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
Travel Speed - Low Range with 28L Tires	5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires - 28L tires	198.10 in (503.17 cm)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

72.00 gal (272.52 l)

Transmission

Transmission Type

Hydrostatic transmission

Weights

Est. Operating Weight	27,275.60 lbs (12,372.02 kg)
Operating Weight - Without Attachment	27,275.00 lbs (12,371.75 kg)

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