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 535C / 545C Wheel Skidder Advancements
New Cat® C7 ACERT™ Engine meets EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations
and uses a proven system that has been tested and validated.

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are more durable allowing them to last longer
• Hoses located across the hitch area are easier
to access reducing maintenance time
• Cat designed and manufactured structures
combined with existing proven powertrain
components maximize performance

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New Cat® C7 ACERT™ Engine

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• New Cat® C7 ACERT™ engine provides extended
500 hour service intervals and delivers proven fuel
efficiency, lowering owning and operating costs
New Caterpillar Grapples
• Wear resistant cast tips and tong redesign allows
for increased loading performance and maximum
log retention, increasing grapple productivity
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Engine Transmission
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Engine Model Cat C7 with ACERT Technology Travel Speed - Fwd. 1st 6.4 kph 4 mph
Gross Power - SAE J1995 162 kW 218 hp Travel Speed - Fwd. 2nd 9 kph 5.6 mph
Net Power - ISO 9249 152 kW 204 hp Travel ed - Fwd. 3rd
Spe 10.9 kph 6.8 mph
Net Power - SAE J1349 152 kW 204 hp Travel Speed - Fwd. 4th 15.3 kph 9.5 mph
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Displacement 7.2L 439 in Travel Speed - Fwd. 5th 27.5 kph 17.1 mph
Bore 110 mm 4.33 in Travel Speed - Rev. 1st 6.2 kph 3.9 mph
Stroke 127 mm 5 in Travel Speed - Rev. 2nd 10.5 kph 6.5 mph
Derating Altitude 3,000 M 9843 ft Travel ed - Rev. 3rd
Spe 18.6 kph 11.6 mph
Air Cleaner Radial Sealed Max Drawbar Pull 190.1 kN 42,733 lb
Alternator 80 amp Torque Converter - Type Lock-up clutch
Fan Type Blower Transmission 5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft,
powershift
Electrical System 24V Transmission Cooler Type Plate
Battery - Quantity 2
Battery - Volts 12V Brakes
Battery - Capacity 950 CCA
Starting System Direct electric Brakes - Service Type Enclosed wet disc each wheel,
full hydraulic
Brakes - Parking Type Spring applied, hydraulic released,
Axles Electro-hydraulic controlled

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Front Heavy duty planetary final drive, Oscillating +/-15
Rear Heavy duty planetary final drive, Fixed rear Circuit Type Closed center, variable flow
Differentials Hydraulic locking, engage on the go Pump Type Axial piston
Pump Output 174 L/min 46 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting 21,000 kPa 3,045 psi
• These ratings apply at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified standard conditions.
Steering Valve Direct link, non-follow

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• Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with
fan, air cleaner, muffler and alternator. No derating required up to 3,000M (9,843 ft) altitude.
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 Dimensions
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Winch A 535C

Grapple Applications I
Type Hydraulic controlled
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum 175 kN 39,342 lb G
Max Line Speed 40.2 M/min 132 ft/min B F
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) 47 M 154 ft H
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Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) 30 M 97 ft
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Drum Capacity 25.4mm (1in) 28 M 91 ft E L
Drum Diameter 229 mm 9 in
Drum Width 279 mm 11 in Dimension
A Ground level to top boom (grapple)
Cable Applications standard boom 4103 mm (161.5 in)
Type Mechanical, hydraulic controlled extended boom 4304 mm (169.4 in)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum 197.5 kN 44,400 lb A1 Ground level to top roller (cable) 2794 mm (110 in)
Max Line Speed 110 M/min 360 ft/min B Ground level to axle center line* 843 mm (33.2 in)
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) 45 M 148 ft C Rear axle center line to pin 1798 mm (70.8 in)
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) 32 M 105 ft D Wheel base 3534 mm (139.2 in)
Drum Capacity 25.4mm (1in) 25 M 82 ft E Overall length (grapple)
Drum Diameter 254 10 in standard boom 7626 mm (300.2 in)
Drum Width 279 mm 11 in extended boom 7514 mm (295.8 in)
E1 Overall length (cable) 6945 mm (273.4 in)
Service Refill F Ground clearance 533 mm (21 in)
G Decking blade lift height 1381 mm (54.4 in)
Fuel Tank 315 L 83.2 gal H Decking blade dig depth 456 mm (17.9 in)
Cooling System 56.7 L 15 gal I Height to top of cab† 3184 mm (125.4 in)
Differential & Final Drives - Front 52 L 13.7 gal J Decking blade width 3138 mm (123.5 in)
Differential & Final Drives - Rear 52 L 13.7 gal K Tread width 2622 mm (103.2 in)
Engine Oil 27 L 7.1 gal L Overall width 3398 mm (133.8 in)
Turning radius over tires* 6000 mm (236.2 in)
Transmission & Torque Converter 54 L 14.2 gal
*With 30.5 x 32 tires
Hydraulic Winch 6.6 L 1.7 gal †Add 188 mm (7.4 in) if equipped with optional lights or water tank
Mechanical Winch 24.5 L 6.5 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank 54 L 14.3 gal Cable
Hydraulic System - Total 112 L 29.6 gal

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A Grapple capacity 1.34 m (14.4 ft )
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B Tip to tip height 1981 mm (78 in) 2108 mm (83 in)
C Tong opening 3124 mm (123 in) 3226 mm (127 in) D
D Full open height 1832 mm (72.1 in) 1905 mm (75 in) E
E Minimum stem diameter 190 mm (7.5 in) 183 mm (7.2 in)
F Fully closed height 1371 mm (54 in) 1371 mm (54 in) F
*Thinning grapple is intended only for use in thinning applications

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Standard Boom Extended Boom

A Lift highest, retracted 2623 mm (103.3 in) 2847 mm (112.1 in)
B Lift highest, farthest 1944 mm (76.5 in) 2192 mm (86.3 in)
C Lift maximum reach 1336 mm (52.6 in) 1336 mm (52.6 in)
D Lift lowest, retracted 752 mm (29.6 in) 764 mm (30.1 in)
E Lift lowest, farthest 259 mm (10.2 in) 286 mm (11.3 in)
F Loaded tire radius* 843 mm (33.2 in) 843 mm (33.2 in)
G Reach highest, retracted 1513 mm (59.6 in) 1546 mm (60.9 in)
H Reach lowest, retracted 1469 mm (57.8 in) 1666 mm (65.6 in)
I Reach lowest, farthest 2488 mm (98 in) 2706 mm (106.5 in)
J Reach highest, farthest 2765 mm (108.9 in) 2825 mm (111.2 in)
K Reach maximum 2880 mm (113.4 in) 3037 mm (119.6 in)
*With 30.5 x 32 tires

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545C Skidder Specifications www.forestpro.com

Engine Transmission

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Engine Model Cat C7 with ACERT Technology Travel Speed - Fwd. 1st 6.4 kph 4 mph
Gross Power - SAE J1995 173 kW 232 hp Travel Speed - Fwd. 2nd 9 kph 5.6 mph
Net Power - ISO 9249 163 kW 219 hp Travel Speed - Fwd. 3rd 10.9 kph 6.8 mph
Net Power - SAE J1349 163 kW 219 hp Travel Speed - Fwd. 4th 15.3 kph 9.5 mph
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Bore 110 mm 4.33 in Travel Speed - Rev. 1st 6.2 kph 3.9 mph
Stroke 127 mm 5 in Travel Speed - Rev. 2nd 10.5 kph 6.5 mph
Derating Altitude 3,000 M 9843 ft Travel Speed - Rev. 3rd 18.6 kph 11.6 mph
Air Cleaner Radial Sealed Max Drawbar Pull 197.0 kN 44,293 lb
Alternator 80 amp Torque Converter - Type Lock-up clutch
Fan Type Blower Transmission 5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft,
powershift
Electrical System 24V Transmission Cooler Type Plate
Battery - Quantity 2
Battery - Volts 12V Brakes
Battery - Capacity 950 CCA
Starting System Direct electric Brakes - Service Type Enclosed wet disc each
wheel, full hydraulic

Brakes - Parking Type Spring applied, hydraulic released,

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Front Heavy duty planetary final drive, Oscillating +/-15
Rear Heavy duty planetary final drive, Fixed rear Circuit Type Closed center, variable flow
Differentials Hydraulic locking, engage on the go Pump Type Axial piston
Pump Output 190 L/min 50 gal/min
• These ratings apply at 1,800 rpm when tested under the specified standard conditions. Relief Valve Setting 21,000 kPa 3,045 psi
Steering Valve Direct link, non-follow
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• Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with
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Winch A 545C

Grapple Applications I
Type Hydraulic controlled
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum 175 kN 39,342 lb
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Max Line Speed 40.2 M/min 132 ft/min B F
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) 47 M 154 ft H
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) 30 M 97 ft C K
Drum Capacity 25.4mm (1in) 28 M 91 ft D L
Drum Diameter 229 mm 9 in E
Drum Width 279 mm 11 in
Dimension
Cable Applications A Ground level to top boom (grapple) 4302 mm (169.4 in)
Type Mechanical, hydraulic controlled A1 Ground level to top roller (cable) 2771 mm (109 in)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum 204 kN 45,850 lb B Ground level to axle center line* 843 mm (33.2 in)
Max Line Speed 110 M/min 360 ft/min C Rear axle center line to pin 2203 mm (86.7 in)
D Wheel base 3939 mm (155.1 in)
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) 45 M 148 ft
E Overall length (grapple) 8028 mm (316 in)
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) 32 M 105 ft
E1 Overall length (cable) 7514 mm (295.8 in)
Drum Capacity 25.4mm (1in) 25 M 82 ft
F Ground clearance 533 mm (21 in)
Drum Diameter 254 10 in
G Decking blade lift height 1381 mm (54.4 in)
Drum Width 279 mm 11 in
H Decking blade dig depth 456 mm (17.9 in)
I Height to top of cab† 3184.4 mm (125.4 in)
Service Refill J Decking blade width 3138 mm (123.5 in)
Fuel Tank 378 L 99.8 gal K Tread width 2622 mm (103.2 in)
Cooling System 56.7 L 15 gal L Overall width 3398 mm (133.8 in)
Turning radius over tires* 6400 mm (252 in )
Differential & Final Drives - Front 52 L 13.7 gal
Differential & Final Drives - Rear 74 L 19.5 gal *With 30.5 x 32 tires
†Add 188 mm (7.4 in) if equipped with optional lights or water tank
Engine Oil 27 L 7.1 gal
Transmission & Torque Converter 54 L 14.2 gal Cable
Hydraulic Winch 6.6 L 1.7 gal
Mechanical Winch 24.5 L 6.5 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank 54 L 14.3 gal 545C

Hydraulic System - Total 112 L 29.6 gal I

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A Grapple capacity 1.54 m (16.6 ft )
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B Tip to tip height 2108 mm (83 in) 2159 mm (85 in)
C Tong opening 3226 mm (127 in) 3429 mm (135 in) D
D Full open height 1905 mm (75 in) 1880 mm (74 in) E
E Minimum stem diameter 183 mm (7.2 in) 241 mm (9.5 in)
F Fully closed height 1371 mm (54 in) 1473 mm (58 in) F
*Thinning grapple is intended only for use in thinning applications

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Continuous Rotation
A Lift highest, retracted 2817 mm (111 in)
B Lift highest, farthest 2163 mm (85 in)
C Lift maximum reach 1443 mm (57 in)
D Lift lowest, retracted 1014 mm (40 in)
E Lift lowest, farthest 335 mm (13 in)
F Loaded tire radius* 843 mm (33 in)
G Reach highest, retracted 1653 mm (65 in)
H Reach lowest, retracted 1775 mm (70 in)
I Reach lowest, farthest 2762 mm (109 in)
J Reach highest, farthest 2978 mm (117 in)
K Reach maximum 3121 mm (123 in)
*With 30.5 x 32 tires

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