User manual CATERPILLAR 563C BROCHURE

[. . . ] 563C/573C Wheel Feller Bunchers 563C Engine Gross Power Wheelbase C7. 1 ACERTTM 152 kW (203 hp) 2794 mm (110") 573C C7. 1 ACERTTM 180 kW (241 hp) 2921 mm (115") The new Cat® C Series wheel feller bunchers raise the bar to lower your owning and operating costs by improving serviceability, performance, stability, agility, reliability and operator comfort. Significant advances include: · Engine moved to the back of the machine for a new level of service access · Improved machine weight distribution for better stability and agility · First and only wheel feller buncher with ground level servicing, including fuel fill · New engine and machine design features deliver more horsepower using less fuel · Oversized hydraulic system components for faster, smoother multi-functioning · PowerDirect Plus ­ new technology to optimize performance · New hydraulic and power train components, high capacity cooling system, pressurized compartments, and robust and durable structures increase machine reliability · An operator station that delivers superior comfort, while providing new operating functions and best in class HVAC system · Advanced controls, including Terrain Selection Mode, Creep Mode, and Road Steer Mode, provide enhanced machine capability Contents We Get It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Power Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Operator Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Advanced Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Pressurized Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Serviceability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Integrated Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Attachments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 563C/573C Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 563C/573C Standard Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 563C/573C Optional Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2 From thinning through final harvest applications, the C Series model line up is the most versatile in the industry. 563C The heart of the C Series wheel feller buncher is the 563C. From thinning to final harvest, the 563C is the best of both worlds with more power and stability, as well as a shorter wheelbase for improved agility. [. . . ] · Everything the system does is recorded in the system log, a useful feature for monitoring machine health and operator activity. Control Adjustability All key operator functions ­ steering, lift and tilt ­ are fully adjustable through the machine monitor. Overall speed and response to operator input can be adjusted, maximizing operator comfort and performance. The gathering arm and bunching finger controls also are easily reversed, if the operator is used to that configuration. Joysticks New electrohydraulic joysticks mold to the operator's hands for all day comfort and increased functionality. Converting to electrohydraulic control also means the hydraulic pilot lines running to the joysticks could be removed, eliminating a potential source of heat in the cab. Button Pad The button pad on the right hand console features on/off buttons clearly labeled with large icons for many features, including the parking brake, hydraulic arming and reversing fan. Other Cab Features Include: · Two cup holders · Two 12-volt power points for cell phone chargers etc. · C oat hook · Optional AM/FM/CD/Sirius satellite radio package with USB and auxiliary inputs · Multiple steering and gathering arm control configurations 11 Advanced Controls Maximize machine and operator performance Unique operating modes, combined with complete electrohydraulic controls, provide the operator with a smoother machine with increased productivity. These modes include Terrain Selection Mode to optimize performance on hills or flat ground, Creep Mode to improve machine functionality, particularly in first thinnings, and Road Steer Mode for high-speed transport of the machine. · Terrain Selection Mode: Quickly and easily optimize machine performance based on application requirements. Select Hill Mode to boost drivetrain power for working in rough conditions like hills, wet ground or bedded plantations. Select Flat Mode to maximize speed and optimize fuel efficiency when ground conditions are good. · Creep Mode: A great feature for first thinning applications, Creep Mode gives the operator the ability to dial down the speed of the machine when a propel pedal is depressed completely. This allows the operator to keep the pedal depressed ­ rather than continually having to start and stop ­ while working down a row of trees. No need for feathering to find that sweet spot ­ just relax and push the pedal completely down. The Creep Mode makes it easy to get into a steady rhythm of cutting, gathering and dumping. Productivity is increased and operator fatigue reduced. Here's how it works: On the monitor set the Creep Mode speed to the percent of maximum machine speed desired. Hit the creep button on the joystick and fully depress the forward pedal to move forward at the set speed. Cut the first tree, cycle the arms; cut the second tree, cycle the arms, etc. When the head is full, hit the Creep Mode button again to regain full speed while backing up, dumping and driving back to the trees. Hit the Creep Mode button and depress the forward pedal to go back into Creep Mode and begin cutting again. · Road Steer Mode: Fast steering is required when working in the woods, but slower steering is preferable when driving down a road to a new job site. Road Steer Mode slows the joystick's response so the operator can steer the machine safely to the next site. 12 Cooling System Air Intake Engine/Hydraulic Compartment Air Intake ­ Electric reversing fan pressurizes the engine/hydraulic compartment with cool ambient air Cooling System Air Exhaust Aftertreatment Compartment Pressurization Engine/Hydraulic Compartment Pressurization ­ Hot air from the engine/hydraulic compartment is pushed out of 3 openings Pressurized Compartments For a cooler and cleaner machine In designing the C Series, special attention was focused on keeping the machine cool and free of debris. The machine is segmented into separate compartments that are pressurized to prevent debris from entering. [. . . ] The saw features Caterpillar's patented Strait Grip bunching finger and no-pinch-point tower. The bunching finger is the most powerful in the industry and keeps bunches tightly compressed and straight, providing excellent productivity in thinning applications. It also optimizes skidder and loader efficiency because the stems are well organized. The SH-56B can also handle single and multiple large stems. [. . . ]