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Caterpillar 574 Forwarder

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.

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Bunk

Load Weight - 8wd

30,800 lbs (13,971 kg)

Crane

Crane Type	F71 F73
Gross Lift Torque	16,875 lbs ft (22,879 nm)
Max Reach	24 ft (7 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	2 ft (1 m)
Length	31 ft (9 m)
Length of Bunk Area	18 ft (5 m)
Width of Bunk Area	9 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Displacement	439 cu in (7,194 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C6.6 ACERT
Gross Power	173 hp (129 kw)
Power	154 hp (115 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Torque	555 lbs ft (752 nm)
Torque Measured @	1600 rpm

Hydraulic System

Flow Rate	66 gpm (250 lpm)
Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir	32 gal (121 l)

Operating Specifications

Front/Rear Tire Size - 8wd	700/50-26.5 16PR
Fuel Capacity	33 gal (125 l)
Load Capacity	32,000 lbs (14,515 kg)
Load Capacity - With Clam Bunk Attachment	26,000 lbs (11,793 kg)
Loader Reach	23 ft (7 m)
Maximum Speed - 6WD	15 mph (23 kph)
Maximum Travel Speed	8 mph (13 kph)
Operating Weight - 8wd	37,000 lbs (16,783 kg)
Payload	32,000 lbs (14,515 kg)
Wood Bunk Length	222 in (564 cm)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank

47 gal (178 l)

Tires

Tire Size - Front - Optional	800/50 x 26.5
Tire Size - Rear - Optional	800/50 x 26.5

Transmission

Max Speed	16 mph (25 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission	Electric Power Shift
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic/Mechanical

Weights

Gross (Loaded) Machine Weight	35,274 lbs (16,000 kg)
Operating Weight	38,000 lbs (17,237 kg)

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