Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Specs

Category: Log Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 579C ➔

General Specifications

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader General Specifications specifications
Capacities - Fuel Capacity	100.00 US gal (378.50 L) - Starting 2013
Capacities - Hydraulic Capacity	80.00 US gal (302.90 L) - Starting 2013
Counterweight	1,440.00 lbs (653.17 kg) - Starting 2013
Dimension A (source diagram)	600.90 in (1,526.29 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension B (source diagram)	157.60 in (400.30 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension C (source diagram)	117.90 in (299.47 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension D (source diagram)	106.00 in (269.24 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension E (source diagram)	65.70 in (166.88 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension F (source diagram)	65.70 in (166.88 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension G (source diagram)	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension H (source diagram)	2.30 in (5.84 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension I (source diagram)	97.20 in (246.89 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension J (source diagram)	17.00 in (43.18 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension K (source diagram)	166.80 in (423.67 cm) - Starting 2013
Dimension L (source diagram)	187.30 in (475.74 cm) - Starting 2013
Engine	C6.6 ACERT - Starting 2015
Engine RPM	1800 rpm - Starting 2013
Gross Power	173.00 hp (129.01 kw) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic System - Swing Pressure	3,500.00 psi (24,131.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Hydraulic System - Swing Speed	9 RPM - Starting 2013
Hydraulic System - System Pressure	3,500.00 psi (24,131.00 kPa) - Starting 2013
Knuckleboom Length	384.00 in (975.36 cm) - Starting 2013
Operating Weight (with standard - boom, less options, carrier & grapple)	36,760.00 lbs (16,674.08 kg) - Starting 2013
Tailswing (with counterweight)	117.90 in (299.47 cm) - Starting 2013

Dimensions

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Dimensions specifications
Height - Top Of Cab	13.50 ft (4.11 m)
Stabilizer Pad Size	508 711 mm (20 28 in)
Stabilizer Reach Below Grade	12.80 in (32.51 cm)
Stabilizer Spread - Grade	183.80 in (466.85 cm)
Stabilizer Spread - Maximum Down Reach	166.80 in (423.67 cm)

Engine

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat C6.6 ACERT Tier 4 Interim
Gross Power	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)
Gross Power - 1,800 Rpm	174.00 hp (129.75 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Cylinders - Main	two
Cylinders - Stabilizers	four
Cylinders - Stick	one
Hydraulic Oil Flow At 1,800 Rpm	230/230 L (60/60 gal)
Hydraulic Pressure - Swing	3500 psi
Hydraulic Pressure - System	3500 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Knuckleboom Length	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Maximum Reach - Standard Boom	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Standard Knuckleboom Reach To Pin	32.00 ft (9.75 m)
Swing Bearing - Diameter - Ball Path	43.50 in (110.49 cm)
Swing Speed	9.5 rpm
Swing Torque	73,800.00 lbs ft (100,058.04 nm)
Tail Swing	108.20 in (274.83 cm)

Operational

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight	36,480.00 lbs (16,547.07 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System	7.50 gal (28.39 l)
Engine Oil	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Tank	100.00 gal (378.50 l)
Hydraulic Tank	80.00 gal (302.80 l)
Swing Drive	2.60 gal (9.84 l)

Shipping Dimensions - Mounted Trailer

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Shipping Dimensions - Mounted Trailer specifications
Height	161.90 in (411.23 cm)
Width	101.30 in (257.30 cm)

Standards

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Standards specifications
Ofps	cab meets SAE J2267

Weights

Caterpillar 579C Log Loader Weights specifications
Counterweight	1,440.00 lbs (653.17 kg)
Operating Weight - Less Grapple	36,480.00 lbs (16,547.07 kg)
Operating Weight - Without Grapple	36,480.00 lbs (16,547.07 kg)

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