The Cat® FM568 is reinforced for heavy timber handling, shovel logging and road building. Operators gain safety and stability, while VisionLink™ and Cat dealer support maximize uptime and profitability in tough logging.
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3B |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 | 346 hp |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 | 347 hp |
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3B |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 | 346 hp |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 | 347 hp |
| Net Power – ISO 9249 (DIN) | 351 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power – ISO 14396 (DIN) | 352 hp (metric) |
| Bore | 4.53 in |
| Stroke | 5.87 in |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** 100% |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 2.7 mile/h |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 84978 lbf |
| Main System – Maximum Flow | 153.4 gpm |
| Maximum Pressure – Equipment | 5076 psi |
| Maximum Pressure – Equipment – Lift Mode | 5511 psi |
| Maximum Pressure – Travel | 5076 psi |
| Maximum Pressure – Swing | 4119 psi |
| Swing Speed | 6.1 r/min |
| Maximum Swing Torque | 151938 lbf·ft |
| General Forestry | 106920 lb |
| Note (1) | High Wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22″) tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12’10”) Reach stick, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes,1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) Heavy Duty (HD) bucket. |
| Log Loader (U/U) | 108690 lb |
| Note (2) | High Wide undercarriage, 1219 mm (48″) easy lock riser, Log Loader boom, 4.73 m (15’6″) Under/Under stick with live heel, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes, no grapple. |
| Fuel Tank | 262 gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 5 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 8 gal (US) |
| Swing Drive | 3 gal (US) |
| Final Drive – Each | 3 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System – Including Tank | 101 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 49 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 21 gal (US) |
| Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level – General Forestry Road Builder | 38.3 ft |
| Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level – Log Loader Under/Under | 43.1 ft |
| Note (1) | General Forestry configuration with high wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22″) tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12’10”) Reach stick, 700 mm (28″) double grouser shoes, and 1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) HD bucket. |
| Shipping Height – Tilted Cab | 12 ft |
| Handrail Height | 11.5 ft |
| Length: General Forestry – Boom Stretched Out | 50.6 ft |
| Length: Log Loader – Boom Stretched Out | 55.6 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 12.4 ft |
| Counterweight Clearance | 4.9 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 2.5 ft |
| Track Length | 18 ft |
| Track Length to Center of Rollers | 14.6 ft |
| Track Gauge | 9.6 ft |
| Transport Width | 12 ft |
| Note (1) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.1 (22″/48″ Riser CAB)/2.2 (72″ Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/ |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| ROPS Forestry cab with polycarbonate windows |
| 4-point harness seat belt |
| Heated and cooled seat with air-adjustable suspension |
| Integrated joysticks |
| Tilt-up left-side console (side-entry cab only) |
| High-resolution touchscreen monitor |
| Bluetooth® integrated radio (including USB, aux port and microphone) |
| 12V DC outlets |
| Keyless push-to-start engine control |
| Automatic bi-level air conditioner |
| LED dome and floor lights |
| Windshield wiper and washer |
| Behind seat storage |
| Retractable sunshade |
| VisionLink™ |
| Remote Flash |
| Remote Troubleshoot |
| Maintenance-free 1000 CCA batteries (x4) |
| Centralized electrical disconnect switch |
| LED chassis, boom/stick, and cab lights |
| 115 Amp alternator |
| 24-volt electric starting |
| Horn and travel alarm |
| Pre-start monitoring system |
| Tool control software |
| Secondary engine shut off switch |
| Electric fuel priming pump |
| Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco |
| Automatic engine speed control |
| Automatic engine idle shutdown |
| Up to 4500m (14,764 ft) altitude capability |
| 52° C (126° F) high-ambient cooling capacity |
| -32° C (-25° F) cold start capability |
| Hydraulic reverse fan |
| Two-stage fuel filter system |
| Double element air filter with integrated pre-cleaner |
| Boom and stick regeneration circuits |
| Boom and stick drift reduction valve |
| Electronic main control valve |
| Automatic hydraulic oil warmup |
| Automatic swing parking brake |
| High performance hydraulic return filter |
| Automatic two speed travel |
| Bio hydraulic oil capability |
| High torque swing drive |
| Swing cushion valve |
| Tool control software |
| Caterpillar One Key security system |
| Lockable service doors |
| Lockable external tool/storage box |
| Lockable fuel caps and hydraulic tank |
| Service platforms with anti-skid plate and countersunk bolts |
| Right-hand handrail and handhold |
| Signaling/warning horn |
| Travel alarm |
| Ground-level secondary engine shutoff switch |
| Rearview camera |
| Integrated vehicle health management system |
| Side-entry service platform |
| Left/Right-side fuel fill locations |
| Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters |
| Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports |
| High Wide undercarriage |
| Grease lubricated track with positive pin retention |
| Catwalks |
| Tie down points |
| Counterweight fuel tank |
| Heavy-duty track rollers |
| Heavy-duty travel motor guards |
| Heavy-duty bottom guards |
| Track guiding guards |
| High drawbar final drives |
| Heavy-duty recoil springs |
| Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel |
| Heavy-duty hydraulic swivel guard |
| Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details. |
| 6.5 m (21'4") Reach boom |
| 7.09 m (23'3") Log Loader boom |
| 3.2 m (10'6") Reach stick |
| 3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick |
| 4.73 m (15'6") Over/Under stick |
| 4.73 m (15'6") Power Clam stick |
| DB family bucket linkage |
| Rear entry |
| Side entry |
| 559 mm (22") tilting riser |
| 1219 mm (48") tilting riser |
| 1829 mm (72") tilting riser |
| CB radio mounts |
| Cat Stick Steer |
| Auxiliary relay |
| Premium lighting – General Forestry – 6 additional LED lights – 14 total |
| Premium lighting – Log Loader – 10 additional LED lights – 18 total |
| Cold start package with block heater and ether assist |
| Medium pressure circuit |
| Easy lock cab tilting system (Rear entry cab only) |
| Cab riser light |
| Inspection lighting |
| Swing alarm |
| Right-hand-sideview camera |
| 700 mm (28") single grouser shoes |
| 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes |
| 850 mm (33") triple grouser shoes |
