New Cat® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine

Cat^® FM528 GF/LL Forest Machine is crafted to meet the diverse demands of forestry professionals, providing them with unparalleled versatility, enhanced operator comfort, and cost-effective performance

Whether it’s land clearing, fire clean-up, chipping, grinder loading, mulching, or processing, the Cat® FM528 is equipped to tackle a variety of tasks with ease. The machine is compatible with a wide range of robust Cat forestry grapples, available in sizes from 1322 mm (52″) to 1524 mm (60″).

The machine is equipped with Triple Grouser track shoes that help provide high maneuverability while minimizing disturbance in soft, wet underfoot conditions. To help keep operators safe, the machine is equipped with a certified side-entry Forestry ROPS cab, which includes a spacious door and an easy-to-use tilt-up armrest. Refined visibility is integrated into the design with a large 1.25-in (32-mm) thick polycarbonate windshield, narrow cab pillars, large panoramic windows, and a flat engine hood, helping operators maximize engagement with their work environment

“The Cat® FM528 represents our commitment to understanding and responding to the evolving needs of the forestry industry. We are merging adaptability, operator-oriented design, and cost efficiency, empowering forestry professionals to maximize their productivity while prioritizing safety.”

80,000 Hours

That’s a remarkable amount of work hours for a single machine, the Norcar 600 owned by Erkki Rinne is taken well care of, it even has the original Diesel engine.
Kieran Anders Forestry

Kieran Anders is a forestry contractor working in the lake district. His work involves hand cutting and extracting timber using a skidder and tractor-trailer forwarder.
Promoting safety in the workplace

It is not possible to eliminate chain shot, but there are simple steps that can be taken to reduce the risk.
Glasfryn Fencing and Sawmill

Arwel takes great pride in the fact that the mill has no waste whatsoever, “the peelings are used for children’s playgrounds, gardens and for farm animals in barns in the winter and the sawdust has multiple uses in gardens and farms as well.
Keeping Timber Hauliers Safe

Timber hauliers need to encourage young blood in, and also look after the hauliers we have, we need make the sector a safe and positive place to work.

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Versatility at the Core

The Cat FM528 offers a unique fixed or live heel and blade configuration, allowing operators to easily adapt to various applications like navigating steep terrain, managing heavy logs, or performing detailed sorting tasks.

With options for processor, roadbuilder, log loader, and knuckleboom loader controls, this multi-configurable machine helps crews easily transition between forestry and millyard work, increasing productivity and profitability.

Efficiency Meets Performance

Powered by the Cat C4.4 173 hp (129 kW) engine and an advanced electrohydraulic system, the Cat® FM528 is designed to help lower fuel consumption while delivering superior performance. The high-torque engine operates effectively at low RPMs, minimizing maintenance costs from wear and tear while maintaining precision in various job tasks. Further, the hydraulic system features cooling E-Fans with reversing capabilities to optimize engine efficiency and temperature control.

Sharing common parts and service with the Cat Next Generation excavator line, the FM528 ensures readily available components, significantly reducing downtime. Using Cat long-life fuel and hydraulic oil filters with extended and synchronized service intervals also helps lower maintenance expenses.

A Century of Innovation

Over the last century, Caterpillar has grown with our customers to help build a better, more sustainable world. That’s why we continue to support forestry customers

with five models, including the FM528 GF and FM528 LL machines, plus a range of work tools that deliver dependability, versatility and efficiency to every fleet. When you choose Cat products, services and solutions today, you’re gaining 100 years of experience and expertise.

FM528 GF & FM528 LL SPECIFICATIONS

Engine	Cat^® C4.4e TTA
Engine Power (ISO 14396)	129 kW (173 hp)
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
General Forestry (GF) Processor Operating Weight 27,100 kg (59,700 lb)
High long undercarriage (High LC), Side Entry Cab (SEC) 6.5″ riser, reach boom, R3.7 m (12’2″) drop nose stick, 700mm (28”) double grouser (DG) shoes, no processor head.
General Forestry (GF) Road Builder Operating Weight 28,200 kg (62,200 lb)
High long undercarriage (High LC), Side Entry Cab SEC 6.5″ riser, reach boom, R2.9 (9’7”) thumb-ready stick, 700mm (28”) double grouser (DG) shoes, 1.2 m3 (1.6 yd3) HD bucket.
Log Loader (LL), Under/Under (U/U) 28,700 kg (63,300 lb)
High long undercarriage (High LC), Side Entry Cab (SEC) 48″ riser, straight boom, 3.5m (11’6″) under/under stick with live heel, 700mm (28”) double grouser (DG) shoes, no grapple.
Log Loader (LL), Over/Under (O/U) 29,000 kg (63,900 lb)
High long undercarriage (High LC), Side Entry Cab (SEC) 48″ riser, straight boom, 3.8 m (12’6″) over/under stick with live heel, 700mm (28”) double grouser (DG) shoes, no grapple.