User manual CATERPILLAR SU488 LHD BROCHURE

[. . . ] 573C The 573C delivers unmatched performance in the most severe applications and was developed to excel in large timber, adverse terrain and ultra high production applications. The 573C is larger than the SU488 LHD, making it the most powerful and stable machine in the market. We Get It. You asked for a machine with. . . You asked, we answered. The "Voice of the Customer" drove the design of the completely new Cat® C Series wheel feller buncher. We heard your voice loud and clear at every stage of the machine's development. Lower Owning and Operating Costs Even with the more powerful Cat C7. 1 ACERTTM engine, field data and customer input have shown an improvement in fuel efficiency. You'll burn less fuel and get more power because of Caterpillar's advances in engine technology and machine design. [. . . ] Saw recovery time is significantly faster compared to previous wheel feller bunchers. Control Valve and Pumps Multi-functioning, always an advantage for Cat wheel feller bunchers, is the result of a high performance control valve. In addition to field-testing, we put the control valve and hydraulic pumps through extensive lab "torture" tests that simulated the most brutal logging conditions and environment. The tests verified a significant increase in the service life of the control valve and pumps. Cylinder Seals Rigorous testing similar to the control valve and pumps and side-by-side testing against competitive cylinders was conducted on the new cylinder seal packages to ensure durability. 8 Filtration Dual spin-on hydraulic oil filters keep hydraulic oil clean, which is critical for machine health. Finding information is intuitive: · The home screen displays the condition of primary systems, such as fuel level, engine and hydraulic temperatures, and engine and saw rpms. Press the corresponding button along the bottom of the screen to get more detail on any item. As an example, under the hydraulic system selection, the two-speed gearbox oil level indicator is displayed. · If an engine or hydraulic problem occurs, the monitor will display an easy-to-understand text explanation, along with any applicable fault codes. · If a machine condition requires immediate action, a warning buzzer will sound to draw the operator's attention to the monitor. The operator must acknowledge the warning to turn off the alarm. Depending on how serious the warning, the alarm will continue to sound until the condition is remedied. · 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. The pressurized airflow keeps electronics, sensors and other key components cool during long workdays. Engine/Hydraulic Compartment The engine and hydraulics are located in a separate compartment at the rear of the machine. An electric reversing fan draws cool ambient air into the compartment. This forces hot air out of the engine compartment while pressurizing it, preventing debris from entering and keeping engine electronics and sensors cool. Cooling Compartment Removable rubber baffling separates the cooling system from the engine/hydraulic compartment. This prevents the cooling system from pulling hot air from the engine through the cooler, maximizing the cooler's efficiency. Aftertreatment Compartment The aftertreatment compartment, which contains the Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM), is pressurized by airflow from the cooling package. As the air is pulled through the cooling package, the side screens provide resistance and some of the airflow enters the aftertreatment compartment and forces hot air out while preventing debris from entering the compartment. 13 Serviceability Easy ground level servicing to keep you safe The C Series is the first and only wheel feller buncher to be truly serviceable from ground level. This includes daily service checks, preventative maintenance, and emergency service. Engine/Hydraulic Compartment Large hinged doors at the rear of the machine, along with hinged doors on both sides and the bottom of the compartment, provide superior ground-level access to the engine, hydraulic pumps and key components, including: · · · · · · · · · · Fuel, air and oil filters Starter Drive belt Water pump Alternator AC compressor Engine oil drain Hydraulic hose connections Centralized bank of pressure test ports around the pumps Engine and pump drive oil level check Cooling Compartment Removable rubber baffling and a split side screen protect the cooling system while making it easy to access for servicing. A locking latch on the lower half of the side screen allows for quick and easy access for cleaning out debris. Aftertreatment Compartment The aftertreatment compartment has full three-sided access to the Cat Clean Emissions Module (CEM) optimizing service and cleaning access. Tilting Cab The tilting cab provides full access to the interior of the machine, where the two-speed gearbox and hydrostat are located. You can also access the hydraulic hoses and electrical harnesses where they enter the center hitch area. The tilting cab also improves access to clean the machine and remove the batteries. Fueling No more climbing up on the machine, dragging a fueling hose to fill the tank. The fuel tank is located behind the rear axle and the fill is at ground level. Simple, easy, safe. 14 Hinged Access Additional hinged panels are used throughout for easy access to other components, such as the batteries, hydraulic filters and strategic bulkheads. [. . . ] The tapered shaft supports the continual shock loads created in high cycle applications. Sealed upper and lower bearing chambers are individually lubricated and vented from the bottom up. Highly abrasion-resistant materials are used extensively in the saw housing, carry plate, and discharge chute areas to maximize durability. Many of these areas are reinforced with additional pieces of replaceable abrasion-resistant material. SH-56B High Capacity Bunching Saw The SH-56B excels at cutting and handling high volumes of small stems, mixed stems and large single stems up to 56. 0 cm (22. 0 in). [. . . ]