User manual CATERPILLAR 559 BROCHURE

[. . . ] Wide stabilizer leg spread, large pad size and deep below grade reach provide a stable base. Cat® trailer-mount knuckleboom loaders feature hydraulic systems that provides smooth performance and fuel efficiency. High swing torque, swing speed and lift capacity reduce cycle times and lower cost per ton. The heavy-duty booms and structures provide reliable operation and reduce service costs. [. . . ] These delimbers are designed to allow quick, easy loading of trees and produce clean, delimbed stems in a flash. These delimbers also have central lubrication banks and ground-level oil fill for quick, easy service. An automatic chain tensioner simplifies maintenance and extends bar and chain life. The standard delimbing trailer is built with structural reinforcing in critical areas for durability. This trailer features a roll-up gear for transport and a swing down delimbing foot for operation. The optional delimbing trailer features a hydraulically adjustable landing gear that is adjustable from in cab controls. This feature allows the operator to quickly position the loader in a proper operating position, providing more production capability. Knuckleboom Loader grapples are available in a wide variety of rotator types, jaw sizes and jaw configurations to suit a variety of material handling applications. This slasher is available in multiple bunk styles and can be customized for specific log-lengths. 1) Standard Delimber Trailer 2) Hydraulic Delimber Trailer 5 Complete Customer Care Service you can count on Product Support Cat dealers utilize a worldwide parts network to minimize machine downtime. Plus you can save money with Cat remanufactured components. Machine Selection Make detailed comparisons of machines you are considering. Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations. Purchase Consider financing options and day-to-day operating costs. Look at dealer services that can be included in the machine's cost to yield lower owning and operating costs over time. Customer Support Agreements Cat dealers offer a variety of customer support agreements and work with you to develop a plan to meet specific needs. These plans can cover the entire machine, including attachments, to help protect your investment. Operation Improving operating techniques can boost your profits. Your Cat dealer has videos, literature, and other ideas to help you increase productivity. Caterpillar also offers simulators and certified operator training to help maximize the return on your investment. Replacement Repair, rebuild, or replace?Your Cat dealer can help you evaluate the cost involved so you can make the right choice. 6 Specifications Engine Engine RPM (Rated) 519 529 559 559B 569 579 2, 200 2, 200 2, 200 1, 850 2, 200 2, 200 Operating Specifications Swing Bearing Diameter ­ OD 519 109. 2 cm 529 109. 2 cm 559 129. 5 cm 559B 129. 5 cm 569 137. 2 cm 579 137. 2 cm Stabilizers (4) ­ Pad Size 519 55. 8 cm × 66 cm 529 55. 8 cm × 55 cm 559 55. 8 cm × 71 cm 559B 55. 8 cm × 71 cm 569 55. 8 cm × 66 cm 579 55. 8 cm × 66 cm Hydraulic System Flows @ Rated Speed 519 166, 124, 83 L/min 529 193, 158, 124 L/min 559 416 L/min 559B 416 L/min 569 215, 155, 124 L/min 579 393 L/min System Pressure 519 15 513 kPa 529 18 960 kPa 559 24 131 kPa 559B 24 131 kPa 569 17 236 kPa 579 24 131 kPa Swing Speed 519 8 rpm 529 8 rpm 559 11 rpm 559B 11 rpm 569 7 rpm 579 9 rpm 44, 33, 22 gal/min 51, 42, 33 gal/min 110 gal/min 110 gal/min 57, 41, 33 gal/min 104 gal/min 2, 250 psi 2, 750 psi 3, 500 psi 3, 500 psi 2, 500 psi 3, 500 psi Weights Operating Weight* 519 8663 kg 529 12 655 kg 559 14 605 kg 559B 14 605 kg 569 15 422 kg 579 15 422 kg Counterweight 519 498. 9 kg 529 1496. 8 kg 559 635. 0 kg 559B 635. 0 kg 569 1392. 5 kg 579 1392. 5 kg 19, 099 lb 27, 900 lb 32, 200 lb 32, 200 lb 34, 000 lb 34, 000 lb 1, 100 lb 3, 300 lb 1, 400 lb 1, 400 lb 3, 070 lb 3, 070 lb 43 in 43 in 51 in 51 in 54 in 54 in 22 in × 26 in 22 in × 23 in 22 in × 28 in 22 in × 28 in 22 in × 26 in 22 in × 26 in Service Refill Capacities Fuel 519 529 559 559B 569 579 268. 8 L 276. 3 L 379 L 379 L 336. 9 L 336. 9 L 71 gal 73 gal 100 gal 100 gal 89 gal 89 gal 35 gal 78 gal 80 gal 80 gal 65 gal 65 gal * Wet, with standard boom, less options, carrier and grapple. Hydraulic 519 132. 5 L 529 295. 3 L 559 302. 8 L 559B 302. 8 L 569 246. 0 L 579 246. 0 L 7 Specifications Machine Dimensions for 519, 529 and 559/559B 3 Maximum Tailswing 2 9 10 7 8* 519 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8* 9 10 11 12 cm 1127. 8 401. 3 256. 5 228. 6 137. 2 137. 2 99. 1 10. 2 238. 8 35. 6 416. 6 457. 2 in 444. 00 158. 00 101. 00 90. 00 54. 00 54. 00 39. 00 4. 00 94. 00 14. 00 164. 00 180. 00 cm 1219. 2 404. 5 248. 9 232. 0 152. 4 152. 4 99. 1 24. 1 246. 4 36. 0 392. 0 447. 0 5 4 6 1 529 in 480. 00 159. 25 98. 00 91. 34 60. 00 60. 00 39. 00 9. 50 97. 00 14. 18 154. 35 176. 00 559/559B cm 1219. 2 401. 6 252. 7 227. 8 152. 4 152. 4 99. 1 7. 6 246. 4 41. 9 425. 4 495. 3 in 480. 00 158. 10 99. 50 89. 70 60. 00 60. 00 39. 00 3. 00 97. 00 16. 50 167. 47 195. 70 cm 1219. 2 398. 8 248. 9 238. 1 152. 4 152. 4 99. 1 27. 3 269. 2 39. 4 454. 7 495. 3 10 569 in 480. 00 157. 00 98. 00 93. 75 60. 00 60. 00 39. 00 10. 75 106. 00 15. 50 179. 00 195. 00 11 12 579 cm 1219. 2 398. 8 248. 9 238. 1 152. 4 152. 4 99. 1 27. 3 269. 2 39. 4 454. 7 495. 3 in 480. 00 157. 00 98. 00 93. 75 60. 00 60. 00 39. 00 10. 75 106. 00 15. 50 179. 00 195. 00 * Add for counterweight Machine Dimensions for 569 and 579 3 Maximum Tailswing 2 9 7 6 1 4 5 8* 10 11 12 10 8 Machine Lift Charts ­ 8. 2 m (27 ft) Knuckleboom ­ 519 Model Notes Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than the rated values over the end or side. [. . . ] The over end capacities and over side capacities do not exceed 87% of hydraulic limited capacity or 75% of stability limited capacity. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing on firm, uniform supporting surface. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator's Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. [. . . ]