- 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.
Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 21.00 in (53.34 cm)
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| Height - Overall | 126.00 in (320.04 cm)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 10.50 ft (3.20 m)
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| Length - With 22HC High Capacity Saw | 302.40 in (768.10 cm)
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| Overall Length | 25.20 ft (7.68 m)
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| Overall Width | 9.60 ft (2.93 m)
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| Wheel Base | 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
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| Wheelbase | 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
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| Width - Overall - 28L Tires | 116.00 in (294.64 cm)
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Engine
| Engine Model | Cat C7 ACERT
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| Engine Power | 225.00 hp (167.79 kw)
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| Net Power | 225.30 hp (168.01 kw)
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| Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm
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| Rated Power | 225.00 hp (167.79 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 | 32.00 gpm (121.12 lpm)
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| Hydrostatic Pump Flow | 65.00 gpm (246.03 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 | 72.20 gal (273.28 l)
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| Ground Clearance | 1.80 ft (0.55 m)
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| Max Speed | 15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
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| Operating Voltage | 12 volts
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| Operating Weight w/o Attachment | 27,776.10 lbs (12,599.04 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 | 15.00 mph (24.14 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Low Range with 28L Tires | 5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
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| Turning Radius - Outside Front Tires - 28L tires | 198.10 in (503.17 cm)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 72.00 gal (272.52 l)
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Transmission
| Transmission Type | Hydrostatic transmission
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Weights
| Est. Operating Weight | 27,776.10 lbs (12,599.04 kg)
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| Operating Weight - Without Attachment | 27,775.00 lbs (12,598.54 kg)
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