Caterpillar 535B Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 535B ➔

The Caterpillar 535B Skidder/Yarder is a powerhouse of a machine designed for maximum efficiency in logging operations. With impressive lift and reach capabilities, the 535B Arch Dual Function system ensures that no job is too challenging. Equipped with a robust engine delivering 180 horsepower and a durable hydraulic system, this skidder can handle the toughest terrain with ease. Additionally, its versatile winch and grapple capabilities make it a reliable and efficient tool for both cable skidding and grapple sorting tasks. Explore the detailed specifications of the Caterpillar 535B to see how it can revolutionize your logging operations.

Arch

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Arch specifications
Arch Types	Dual Function/Cable
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest	68.00 in (172.72 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted	104.10 in (264.41 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest	110.80 in (281.43 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted	40.30 in (102.36 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach	41.40 in (105.16 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest	108.00 in (274.32 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted	52.40 in (133.10 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest	110.80 in (281.43 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted	62.20 in (157.99 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Maximum	113.80 in (289.05 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	8.79 ft (2.68 m)
Cable Width	6.76 in (17.17 cm)
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	147.64 ft (45.00 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	25015.33 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.91 ft (0.58 m)
Height	10.61 ft (3.23 m)
Height Of Grapple From Ground	5.21 ft (1.59 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.61 ft (3.23 m)
Length	20.14 ft (6.14 m)
Max Blade Height	48.27 in (122.61 cm)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	43,612.94 lbs (19,779.11 kg)
Max Line Speed	339.9 ft/min
Overall Length	22.79 in (57.89 cm)
Overall Width	11.11 ft (3.39 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	8.67 in (22.02 cm)
Weight	37,300.00 lbs (16,919.02 kg)
Wheel Base	11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Wheelbase	11.66 ft (3.55 m)
Width	11.83 ft (3.61 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	dry centrifugal precleaner
Battery - Volts	12 V
Battery Capacity	950 CCA
Battery Quantity	2
Bore	4.40 in (11.18 cm)
Derating Altitude	10,663.00 ft (3,250.08 m)
Displacement	441.80 cu in (7,239.82 cu cm)
Electrical System	24 V
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3126 DITA Diesel
Fan Speed	1909 rpm
Fan Type	blower
Governed Speed At Rated Power	2200 rpm
Gross Power	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	200.00 hp (149.14 kw)
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed	937.4 Nm @ 1400rpm
Net Flywheel Power	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	6
Starting System	direct electric
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Grapple

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Grapple specifications
Bunching - Capacity	14.4 ft2
Bunching - Full Open Height	78.10 in (198.37 cm)
Bunching - Fully Closed Height	62.10 in (157.73 cm)
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter	5.80 in (14.73 cm)
Bunching - Reach At Full Open	31.40 in (79.76 cm)
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height	93.90 in (238.51 cm)
Bunching - Tong Opening	123.00 in (312.42 cm)
Sorting - Full Open Height	62.50 in (158.75 cm)
Sorting - Fully Closed Height	74.00 in (187.96 cm)
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Sorting - Tip To Tip Height	91.50 in (232.41 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening	104.00 in (264.16 cm)
Sorting Capacity	13.2 ft2
Thinning - Capacity	16.6 ft2
Thinning - Full Open Height	75.90 in (192.79 cm)
Thinning - Fully Closed Height	47.90 in (121.67 cm)
Thinning - Minimum Stem Diameter	5.40 in (13.72 cm)
Thinning - Tip To Tip Height	85.50 in (217.17 cm)
Thinning - Tong Opening	127.00 in (322.58 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Type	Axial Piston

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type	Closed cntr load sensing
Dozer Cylinder - Bore	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter	2.30 in (5.84 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke	18.40 in (46.74 cm)
Dozer Valve	direct linkage
Grapple Valve	3-4 stack, pilot control
Pump Output	50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type	Axial piston
Relief Valve Setting	3045 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	16.50 gal (62.45 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	17.10 in (43.43 cm)
Steering Valve	dir. linkage, non follow-up

Operational

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Operational specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	13.20 gal (49.96 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Fuel Capacity	83.20 gal (314.91 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	32.50 gal (123.01 l)
Operating Weight	37,300.00 lbs (16,916.10 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Tire Size	30.5 x 32
Transmission Fluid Capacity	14.30 gal (54.13 l)

Power Train

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking Type	drum
Brakes - Service Type	hydraulic, encl. wet disc
Maximum Drawbar Pull	41,350.00 lbs (18,752.84 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation	hydraulic
Torque Converter - Model	3310 Lock-up
Torque Converter Type	Lock-up, single stage
Transmission	Countershaft-5 fw/3 rev
Transmission Cooler Location	Lower tank radiator
Transmission Cooler Type	plate
Travel Speed - Forward 1	4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2	5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4	9.50 mph (15.29 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 5	17.10 mph (27.52 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1	3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Service Refill specifications
Cooling System	13.20 gal (49.96 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	13.80 gal (52.23 l)
Engine Oil	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Fuel Tank	83.20 gal (314.91 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	16.50 gal (62.45 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	32.50 gal (123.01 l)
Mechanical Winch	6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter	14.30 gal (54.13 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	17.10 mph (27.52 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	5
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Weights specifications
Arch - Cable Skidding	1,696.00 lbs (769.16 kg)
Arch - Dual Function	2,472.00 lbs (1,121.09 kg)
Decking Blade	1,755.00 lbs (795.92 kg)
Dozer - Extended Width	2,238.00 lbs (1,014.97 kg)
Enclosed Cab	138.00 lbs (62.59 kg)
Enclosed Rops + Ac	2,657.00 lbs (1,204.99 kg)
Est. Operating Weight	37,300.00 lbs (16,916.10 kg)
Frame - Cable Fenders	2,911.00 lbs (1,320.18 kg)
Frame - No Fenders	2,245.00 lbs (1,018.14 kg)
Grapple - Bunching 1.38 M2 / 14.4 Ft2	2,380.00 lbs (1,079.37 kg)
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft2	1,780.00 lbs (807.26 kg)
Grapple - Sorting 1.23 M2 / 13.2 Ft2	2,300.00 lbs (1,043.08 kg)
Instrument Panel Guard	2.00 lbs (0.91 kg)
Lights - 4 Standard	148.00 lbs (67.12 kg)
Lights - 8 Optional	359.00 lbs (162.81 kg)
Open Rops	2,366.00 lbs (1,073.02 kg)
Operating Weight - Cable	1,695.00 lbs (768.71 kg)
Starting Aid - Ether	11.00 lbs (4.99 kg)
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr	710.00 lbs (322.00 kg)
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr	5,188.00 lbs (2,352.83 kg)
Tires - 35.5l X 32, 16 Pr	6,510.00 lbs (2,952.38 kg)
Winch	1,731.00 lbs (785.03 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Caterpillar 535B Skidder Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)	148.00 ft (45.11 m)
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In)	106.00 ft (32.31 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)	82.00 ft (24.99 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Drum Width	6.70 in (17.02 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	43,600.00 lbs (19,773.24 kg)
Maximum Line Speed	340 ft/min