Overview
The Cat® FM568 is reinforced for heavy timber handling, shovel logging and road building. Operators gain safety and stability, while VisionLink™ and Cat dealer support maximize uptime and profitability in tough logging.
Key Features
More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.
Optimal and Efficient Performance
Electrohydraulics and a proven Cat engine deliver powerful, fuel-efficient logging every shift.
Does the Heavy Lifting For You
Heavy Lift mode adds power for big timber—more swing, travel, and lift with less strain.
Affordable Ownership
Extended filter life and easy service cut downtime. Dealer support ensures reliable, high-production logging.
Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3B |
|---|---|
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 346 hp |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 | 347 hp |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) | 351 hp (metric) |
| Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 352 hp (metric) |
| Bore | 4.53 in |
| Stroke | 5.87 in |
| Biodiesel Capability | Up to B20¹ |
| Displacement | 567.5 in³ |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. |
| Note (1) | Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 1,900 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture. |
| Note (2) | ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) and are compatible* with ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)*** 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *While Caterpillar engines are compatible with these alternative fuels, some regions may not allow their use. ** Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels. *** Engines with no aftertreatment devices are compatible with higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 2.7 mile/h |
|---|---|
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 84978 lbf |
| Main System - Maximum Flow | 153.4 gpm |
|---|---|
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment | 5076 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Equipment - Lift Mode | 5511 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | 5076 psi |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | 4119 psi |
| Swing Speed | 6.1 r/min |
|---|---|
| Maximum Swing Torque | 151938 lbf·ft |
| General Forestry | 106920 lb |
|---|---|
| Note (1) | High Wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22") tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick, 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes,1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) Heavy Duty (HD) bucket. |
| Log Loader (U/U) | 108690 lb |
| Note (2) | High Wide undercarriage, 1219 mm (48") easy lock riser, Log Loader boom, 4.73 m (15'6") Under/Under stick with live heel, 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes, no grapple. |
| Fuel Tank | 262 gal (US) |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | 5 gal (US) |
| Engine Oil | 8 gal (US) |
| Swing Drive | 3 gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 3 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 101 gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 49 gal (US) |
| DEF Tank | 21 gal (US) |
| Max Reach at Stick Nose at Ground Level - General Forestry Road Builder | 38.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Max Reach at Grapple Mount on Heel at Ground Level - Log Loader Under/Under | 43.1 ft |
| Note (1) | General Forestry configuration with high wide undercarriage, 559 mm (22") tilting riser, Reach boom, R3.9 m (12'10") Reach stick, 700 mm (28") double grouser shoes, and 1.64 m³ (2.14 yd³) HD bucket. |
|---|---|
| Shipping Height - Tilted Cab | 12 ft |
| Handrail Height | 11.5 ft |
| Length: General Forestry - Boom Stretched Out | 50.6 ft |
| Length: Log Loader - Boom Stretched Out | 55.6 ft |
| Tail Swing Radius | 12.4 ft |
| Counterweight Clearance | 4.9 ft |
| Ground Clearance | 2.5 ft |
| Track Length | 18 ft |
| Track Length to Center of Rollers | 14.6 ft |
| Track Gauge | 9.6 ft |
| Transport Width | 12 ft |
| Note (1) | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.1 (22"/48" Riser CAB)/2.2 (72" Riser CAB) kg of refrigerant, which as a CO2 equivalent of 3.003/3.146 metric tonnes. |
|---|
