User manual CATERPILLAR 527 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 527 Track Skidder Power Train The field proven Cat® 3304 DITA Diesel engine, heavy-duty torque converter and three-speed transmission are matched to deliver high horsepower for more drawbar pull, improved skidding performance and ease of operation. [. . . ] A single lever controls grapple and tong hydraulics, reducing operator efforts for improved productivity. Exclusive Auto-Grab hydraulics maintain constant tong gripping pressures to compensate for shifting loads. Operator Station Excellent all-around viewing area, angled seat, and easy-to-reach controls reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity. Customer Support Your Cat dealer offers a wide range of services that can be set up under a customer support agreement when you purchase your equipment. The dealer will help you choose a plan that can cover everything from machine and attachment selection to replacement, to help you get the best return on your investment. March 4, 2008 3:23 PM 527 Track Skidder Specifications Engine Net Flywheel Power Engine Model Gross Power 112 kW 150 hp Cat® 3304 DITA 124 kW 166 hp Weights Operating Weight Operating Weight 21432. 3 kg 17 236 kg 47, 250 lb 38, 000 lb Operating Specifications Track on Ground Travel Speed - Fwd. 3rd Steering 2845 mm 112 in 3. 7 km/h 2. 3 mph 6. 6 km/h 4. 1 mph 11. 5 km/h 7. 1 mph 4. 6 km/h 2. 8 mph 8. 3 km/h 5. 1 mph 14. 6 km/h 9 mph Clutch/Brake Transmission Transmission 3 Forward/3 Reverse Fuel Tank Fuel Capacity 285 L 75. 29 gal Dimension Ground Clearance Track guage - center lines Track guage - outside Height - top of cab Length - overall Length - track on ground Height - grouser Height - top of guard Height - top of drum 712 mm 2152 mm 2720 mm 3298 mm 4975 mm 2845 mm 65 mm 1339 mm 1331 mm 28. 03 in 84. 72 in 107. 09 in 129. 84 in 195. 87 in 112. 01 in 2. 56 in 52. 72 in 52. 4 in March 4, 2008 3:23 PM 2 3 March 4, 2008 3:23 PM Grapples Choose from a variety of grapple con guration to meet your needs. Sorting Grapple · Used for 305 mm (12 in) or larger diameter trees · Designed to pick-up individual or several stems for quick cycles Bunching Grapple · Used for 305 mm (12 in) or smaller diameter trees · Designed to gather bundle of stems and maximize grapple loads C A B D Grapple for 527 2. 54 m / 100 in (Sorting) 2. 79 m / 110 in (Bunching) A 2040 mm / 80. 5 in 2020 mm / 79. 5 in B 0. 84 m2 / 9 ft2 0. 93 m2 / 10 ft2 C 1560 mm / 61. 5 in 1780 mm / 70 in D 2540 mm / 100 in 2794 mm / 110 in Arch Configurations Two arch con gurations allow you to e ectively match the 527 to a wide variety of skidding applications. Single-function arch Swing boom A B C C E D B A E F 527 Single Function A 2619 mm / 103 in B 1105 mm / 44 in 1500 mm / 59 in C 2970 mm / 117 in 4107 mm / 162 in D x 2741 mm / 107. 9 in E 1231 mm / 49 in 1483 mm / 58 in F x 1242 mm / 48. 9 in Swing Boom Arch 3601 mm / 142 in March 4, 2008 3:23 PM 4 527 Track Skidder Materials and specifications subject to change without notice. [. . . ] CAT, CATERPILLAR, SAFETY. CAT. COM their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow, " and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Product ID: 527 AEHQ5972 March 4, 2008 3:23 PM [. . . ]