Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Specs

Category: Forwarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 574 ➔

The Caterpillar 574 Forwarder is a reliable and powerful machine designed for efficient and effective forestry operations. With a bunk load weight of 30800 lbs and a crane max reach of 23.5 ft, this forwarder can handle heavy loads with ease. Equipped with a Cat C6.6 ACERT engine generating 173 hp and 555 lbs ft of torque, it offers impressive power and performance. The machine's operating weight of 37000 lbs and load capacity of 32000 lbs make it a versatile and capable asset for any forestry project.

Bunk

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Bunk specifications
Load Weight - 8wd	30,800.00 lbs (13,970.66 kg)

Crane

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Crane specifications
Crane Type	F71 F73
Gross Lift Torque	16,875.00 lbs ft (22,879.13 nm)
Max Reach	23.50 ft (7.16 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	2.20 ft (0.67 m)
Length	30.80 ft (9.39 m)
Length of Bunk Area	17.80 ft (5.43 m)
Width of Bunk Area	9.30 ft (2.83 m)
Width Over Tires	9.30 ft (2.83 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Engine specifications
Displacement	439.00 cu in (7,193.94 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C6.6 ACERT
Gross Power	173.00 hp (129.01 kw)
Power	154.30 hp (115.06 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque	555.00 lbs ft (752.47 nm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Hydraulic System specifications
Flow Rate	66.00 gpm (249.81 lpm)
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir	32.00 gal (121.12 l)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Operating Specifications specifications
Front/Rear Tire Size - 8wd	700/50-26.5 16PR
Fuel Capacity	33.10 gal (125.28 l)
Load Capacity	32,000.00 lbs (14,514.97 kg)
Load Capacity - With Clam Bunk Attachment	26,000.00 lbs (11,793.42 kg)
Loader Reach	22.90 ft (6.98 m)
Maximum Speed - 6WD	14.50 mph (23.34 kph)
Maximum Travel Speed	8.10 mph (13.04 kph)
Operating Weight - 8wd	37,000.00 lbs (16,782.94 kg)
Payload	32,000.00 lbs (14,514.97 kg)
Wood Bunk Length	222.00 in (563.88 cm)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	47.00 gal (177.90 l)

Tires

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Tires specifications
Tire Size - Front - Optional	800/50 x 26.5
Tire Size - Rear - Optional	800/50 x 26.5

Transmission

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Transmission specifications
Max Speed	15.50 mph (24.94 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission	Electric Power Shift
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic/Mechanical

Weights

Caterpillar 574 Forwarder Weights specifications
Gross (Loaded) Machine Weight	35,274.00 lbs (16,000.04 kg)
Operating Weight	38,000.00 lbs (17,236.53 kg)

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