Caterpillar 559 BROCHURE

519/529/559/ 559B/569/579

Knuckleboom Loaders

®

Diesel Engines C6.6 Tier 3 C6.6 Tier 3 C6.6 Tier 3 C6.6 Tier 3 C6.6 Tier 3 C6.6 Tier 3

Cat Gross Power 116.3 kW (156 hp) 116.3 kW (156 hp) 129.9 kW (173 hp) 124.5 kW (167 hp) 129.8 kW (173 hp) 129.8 kW (173 hp) Knuckleboom Length 8.2 m (27 ft) 8.8 m (29 ft) 9.8 m (32 ft) 9.8 m (32 ft) 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Operating Weight 8663 kg (19,099 lb) 12 655 kg (27,900 lb) 14 605 kg (32,200 lb) 14 605 kg (32,200 lb) 15 422 kg (34,000 lb) 15 422 kg (34,000 lb)

519 529 559 559B 569 579

Cat Knuckleboom Loader Features

Power Train

Powerful Cat® engines meet applicable EPA emissions standards. Powerful inline 6 cylinder, four-stroke-cycle diesel provides smooth consistent power under challenging conditions inthe forest.

Engineered Performance

Cat loaders feature swing torque ratings up to nearly 108.4 kN·m (80,000 ft-lb). Combined with swing speeds up to 11 rpm, Cat loaders provide excellent performance in all applications from shortwood loading, to drag loading, and pull-through delimbing.

Rugged Boom Design

Cat loader booms are built tough with welded high-strength steel. Delimbing booms feature heavy steel castings at the base end, stick end, and cylinder junctions of the main boom.

Boom Reach

Boom reach ranges from 8.2 m (27 ft) on the 519up to 10.9 m (36 ft) on the 579.

Grapple Design

Continuous rotation grapples are constructed of wear resistant, high tensile steel with heavy-duty rotators designed for strenuous pull-through delimbing applications.

Subframe Stability

Cat heavy-duty subframes are engineered for high reliability. Lock valves integrated into the stabilizer circuit reduce cylinder movement and increase stability. Wide stabilizer leg spread, largepad size and deep below grade reach provide a stablebase.

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. Spacious work stations, excellent visibility, and ergonomic controls reduce operator fatigue, resulting in a more productive shift.

A wide range of machine sizes with optional factory installed hydraulic packages are available to increase loader utilization. Options include bar slasher, circle saw slasher, delimber, carrier and grapple saw.

Operator Station

Unprecedented visibility and comfort

The operator station is designed with comfort in mind. The spacious cabs feature a large, fully adjustable suspension seat with lumbar support. Fold-up armrests are fully adjustable to allow adjustment of the joystick controls to match the operator for ease of operation and increased performance.

Excellent visibility of the work area is provided through large tinted cab windows. Overhead visibility is maximized through the large, tinted Lexan skylight. Operator protection is afforded through the front guard. This swing-out guard is designed for quick and simple access to allow cleaning of the frontwindow.

559B Shown

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Hydraulic Packages

Factory installed hydraulic packages increasejob site performance andversatility

Cat knuckleboom loader hydraulic systems are designed tosatisfy the productivity demands of loggers.

519, 529 and 569

The 519, 529 and 569 are equipped with a simple opencenter hydraulic system with a triple section gear pump supplying the ow. This system is time tested and provides good performance and provides many different types of option packages, such as carrier hydraulics for millyard mobility, slasher hydraulics on the 519 for cutting trees into log lengths, and a Delimber/Slasher (DS) hydraulic package onthe 569 for a complete timber merchandising machine.

The 529 features a unique “ ow-on-demand” hydraulic system for the subframe hydraulic components like the stabilizers, slasher or delimber. This system directs  ow and pressure to the subframe systems only when required for activating a function. This results in improved hydraulic efciency, reduced heat and lower overall system horsepower demand when compared to a standard open-center system.

579

The 579 is built around a high performance, closed center, load-sensing hydraulic system. This system provides fast cycle times and the best fuel economy for the highest production requirements.

559/559B

The 559/559B has an open-center, “Negicon” piston pump hydraulic system at its heart. This hydraulic system provides market leading performance and unmatched reliability which has allowed the 559/559B to be the market leading knuckleboom loader.

The 559 is a high performance Circle Saw Slasher machine. Added to the core hydraulic system is a dedicated, 246 L/min (65gpm) piston pump to provide ow to the circle saw slasher that produces quick recovery of the saw blade to increase the system productivity.

Three operating modes are provided on the 559B allowing the operator to tailor his machine’s performance to match the job requirements. The “run” mode provides the best combination of fuel efciency and performance; an “intermediate” position provides additional  ow capabilities when higher production is required, and a “power” mode allows the full potential of the machine to come on-line to handle large timber and the heaviest delimbing requirements. All of the operating modes on the 559B provide the best multi-function ability, function response, control and fastest cycle times of any loader available in the market.

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Delimber-Slasher Package

A complete factory installed timber merchandising system

1

2

The Delimber/Slasher (DS) package is a complete factory installed timber merchandising system consisting of a knuckleboom loader and grapple, trailer with trailer-mounted delimber and an optional ground saw slasher and is available with all delimbing capable loaders – the 529, 559B, 569 and 579. The structural design on these loaders is proven to provide long life in punishing, pull-through delimbing applications.

A three-knife CTR 320 is standard on the package, or a four-knife CTR 426 pull-through delimber is available as an option. These delimbers are designed to allow quick, easy loading of trees and produce clean, delimbed stems in a ash. These delimbers also have central lubrication banks and ground-level oil ll for quick, easy service. An automatic chain tensioner simpli es 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 congurations to suit a variety of material handling applications.

The CTR 107 Slasher is optional for the DS package. A load-sensing saw feed system delivers smooth, fast cutting cycles. Thisslasher is available in multiple bunk styles and can be customized for speci c log-lengths.

1) Standard Delimber Trailer 2) Hydraulic Delimber Trailer

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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. What are the job requirements and machine attachments? What production is needed? Your Cat dealer can provide recommendations.

Purchase

Consider nancing 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specic needs. These plans can cover the entire machine, including attachments, to help protect your investment.

Operation

Improving operating techniques can boost your prots. Your Cat dealer has videos, literature, and other ideas to help you increase productivity. Caterpillar also offers simulators and certied 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.

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Speci cations

Engine Operating Specications Hydraulic System

Engine RPM (Rated) Swing Bearing Flows @ Rated Speed

519 2,200 Diameter – OD 519 166, 124, 44, 33, 529 2,200 519 109.2 cm 43 in 559 2,200 559B 1,850 569 2,200 579 2,200

Weights

Operating Weight*

519 8663 kg 19,099 lb 529 12 655 kg 27,900 lb 559 14 605 kg 32,200 lb 559B 14 605 kg 32,200 lb 569 15 422 kg 34,000 lb 579 15 422 kg 34,000 lb

Counterweight

519 498.9 kg 1,100 lb 529 1496.8 kg 3,300 lb 559 635.0 kg 1,400 lb 559B 635.0 kg 1,400 lb 569 1392.5 kg 3,070 lb 579 1392.5 kg 3,070 lb

* Wet, with standard boom, less options,

carrier and grapple.

529 109.2 cm 43 in 559 129.5 cm 51 in 559B 129.5 cm 51 in 569 137.2 cm 54 in 579 137.2 cm 54 in

Stabilizers (4) – Pad Size

519 55.8 cm × 66 cm 22 in × 26 in 529 55.8 cm × 55 cm 22 in × 23 in 559 55.8 cm × 71 cm 22 in × 28 in 559B 55.8 cm × 71 cm 22 in × 28 in 569 55.8 cm × 66 cm 22 in × 26 in 579 55.8 cm × 66 cm 22 in × 26 in

Service Rell Capacities

Fuel

519 268.8 L 71 gal 529 276.3 L 73 gal 559 379 L 100 gal 559B 379 L 100 gal 569 336.9 L 89 gal 579 336.9 L 89 gal

Hydraulic

519 132.5 L 35 gal 529 295.3 L 78 gal 559 302.8 L 80 gal 559B 302.8 L 80 gal 569 246.0 L 65 gal 579 246.0 L 65 gal

83 L/min 22 gal/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

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

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Speci cations

Machine Dimensions for 519, 529 and 559/559B

3

Maximum Tailswing

2

9

7

10

8*

cm in cm in cm in cm in cm in

1127.8 444.00 1219.2 480.00 1219.2 480.00 1219.2 480.00 1219.2 480.00

1

401.3 158.00 404.5 159.25 401.6 158.10 398.8 157.00 398.8 157.00

2

256.5 101.00 248.9 98.00 252.7 99.50 248.9 98.00 248.9 98.00

3

228.6 90.00 232.0 91.34 227.8 89.70 238.1 93.75 238.1 93.75

4

137.2 54.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00

5

137.2 54.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00 152.4 60.00

6

99.1 39.00 99.1 39.00 99.1 39.00 99.1 39.00 99.1 39.00

7

10.2 4.00 24.1 9.50 7.6 3.00 27.3 10.75 27.3 10.75

8*

238.8 94.00 246.4 97.00 246.4 97.00 269.2 106.00 269.2 106.00

9 10 11 12

* Add for counterweight

35.6 14.00 36.0 14.18 41.9 16.50 39.4 15.50 39.4 15.50

416.6 164.00 392.0 154.35 425.4 167.47 454.7 179.00 454.7 179.00

457.2 180.00 447.0 176.00 495.3 195.70 495.3 195.00 495.3 195.00

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1

519 529 559/559B 569 579

10

5 6

11 12

Machine Dimensions for 569 and 579

3

Maximum Tailswing

2

9

10

7

56

1

4

8

8*

10

11 12

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 weight of the grapple and all lifting accessories must be deducted from lift capacities shown.

1. The over end capacities and over side capacities

donot exceed87% of hydraulic limited capacity or75%of stability limited capacity.

2. The lift point is located at the grapple knuckle pin.

3. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing

onfirm, uniform supporting surface. User must makeallowances for job site conditions.

4. Operator should be fully acquainted with the

Operator’s Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. prior to operating themachine.

5. Lift capacities are in compliance with SAEJ2417,

“Lift Capacity Calculation Method – Knuckleboom Log Loaders and Certain ForestryEquipment.”

–10

–15

ft

m

40

12.2

35

10.6

30

9.1

25

7.6

20

6.1

15

4.6

10

3.0

5

1.5

0

–5

–1.5

–3.0

–4.6

0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 m 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ft

9.1 m

(30ft)

7.6 m

(25ft)

6.1 m

(20ft)

4.6 m

(15ft)

3 m

(10ft)

1.5 m (5ft)

0 m

(0 ft)

–1.5 m

(–5ft)

–3 m

(–10 ft)

3 m (10 ft)

4.6 m (15 ft) 6.1 m (20 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft) Max Reach

kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb

4574.6 10,085 100% Hyd

3979.9 8,774 Over End

3979.9 8,774 Over Side

5208.7 11,483 4076.5 8,978 100% Hyd

4531.5 9,990 3543.1 7,811 Over End

4531.5 9,990 3543.1 7,811 Over Side

5246.8 11,567 4611.3 10,166 100% Hyd

4564.6 10,063 4011.6 8,844 Over End

4564.6 10,063 4011.6 8,844 Over Side

5673.2 12,507 4742.4 10,455 3954.5 8,718 1850.2 4,079 100% Hyd

4935.6 10,881 4125.9 9,096 3440.5 7,585 1609.8 3,549 Over End

4935.6 10,881 4125.9 9,096 3215.1 *7,088 1609.8 3,549 Over Side

6305.5 13,901 5545.7 12,226 3920.5 8,643 1776.5 3,917 100% Hyd

5485.8 12,094 4824.9 10,637 3410.6 7,519 1545.9 3,408 Over End

5485.8 12,094 4582.7 *10,103 3188.3 *7,029 1545.9 3,408 Over Side

8720.0 *19,224 6520.5 14,375 4068.3 8,969 1771.3 3,905 100% Hyd

7586.5 *16,725 5672.7 12,506 3539.4 7,803 1540.9 3,397 Over End

7369.7 *16,247 4106.9 *9,054 3152.5 *6,950 1540.9 3,397 Over Side

4373.2 9,641 8341.2 *18,389 6061.9 13,364 3553.0 7,833 100% Hyd

3804.8 8,388 7256.7 *15,998 5274.0 11,627 3091.3 6,815 Over End

3804.8 8,388 7186.4 *15,843 4395.4 *9,690 3091.3 6,815 Over Side

6371.3 14,046 6789.5 14,968 4688.8 10,337 100% Hyd

5543.0 12,220 5906.8 13,022 4079.2 8,993 Over End

5543.0 12,220 5906.8 13,022 4079.2 8,993 Over Side

4980.1 10,979 3743.6 8,253 1100.0 2,425 100% Hyd

4332.8 9,552 3256.8 7,180 957.1 2,110 Over End

4332.8 9,552 3256.8 7,180 957.1 2,110 Over Side

* Stability limited capacities

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Speci cations

Machine Lift Charts – 8.8 m (29 ft) Knuckleboom – 529 Model

Notes

Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than the rated values over the end or side. The weight of the grapple and all lifting accessories must be deducted from lift capacities shown.

1. The over end capacities and over side capacities donot exceed87% of hydraulic limited capacity or75%of stability limited capacity.

2. The lift point is located at the grapple knuckle pin.

3. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing onfirm, uniform supporting surface. User must makeallowances for job site conditions.

4. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator’s Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. prior to operating themachine.

5. Lift capacities are in compliance with SAEJ2417, “Lift Capacity Calculation Method – Knuckleboom Log Loaders and Certain ForestryEquipment.”

–10

–15

ft

m

40

12.2

35

10.6

30

9.1

25

7.6

20

6.1

15

4.6

10

3.0

5

1.5

0

–5

–1.5

–3.0

–4.6

0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 m 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ft

9.1 m

(30ft)

7.6 m

(25ft)

6.1 m

(20ft)

4.6 m

(15ft)

3 m

(10ft)

1.5 m (5ft)

0 m

(0 ft)

–1.5 m

(–5ft)

3 m (10 ft) 4.6 m (15 ft) 6.1 m (20 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft) Max Reach

kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb

5591.9 12,328 100% Hyd

4864.8 10,725 Over End

4864.8 10,725 Over Side

5854.1 12,906 5136.6 11,324 100% Hyd

5093.1 11,228 4468.8 9,852 Over End

5093.1 11,228 4468.8 9,852 Over Side

5896.7 13,000 5481.7 12,085 4159.5 9,170 100% Hyd

5130.2 11,310 4769.2 10,514 3618.8 7,978 Over End

5130.2 11,310 4769.2 10,514 3618.8 7,978 Over Side

6384.8 14,076 5641.8 12,438 4650.8 10,253 2379.5 5,246 100% Hyd

5554.7 12,246 4908.4 10,821 4046.1 8,920 2070.2 4,564 Over End

5554.7 12,246 4908.4 10,821 4046.1 8,920 2070.2 4,564 Over Side

7557.4 16,661 6542.2 14,423 5072.6 11,183 2344.2 5,168 100% Hyd

6574.8 14,495 5691.7 12,548 4413.1 9,729 2039.4 4,496 Over End

6574.8 14,495 5691.7 12,548 4413.1 9,729 2039.4 4,496 Over Side

8857.8 19,528 6573.1 14,491 4963.7 10,943 2355.9 5,194 100% Hyd

7706.2 16,989 5718.5 12,607 4318.2 9,520 2049.8 4,519 Over End

7706.2 16,989 5718.5 12,607 4318.2 9,520 2049.8 4,519 Over Side

6924.5 15,266 8425.6 18,575 6101.3 13,451 4259.8 9,391 100% Hyd

6024.2 13,281 7330.2 16,160 5308.1 11,702 3705.9 8,170 Over End

6024.2 13,281 7330.2 16,160 5308.1 11,702 3705.9 8,170 Over Side

7980.1 17,593 6807.2 15,007 4782.3 10,543 100% Hyd

6942.8 15,306 5922.2 13,056 4160.4 9,172 Over End

6942.8 15,306 5922.2 13,056 4160.4 9,172 Over Side

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Machine Lift Charts – 9.8 m (32 ft) Knuckleboom – 559/559B Model

–10

–15

ft

40

12.2

35

10.6

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

–5

–1.5

–3.0

–4.6

Notes

Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than the rated values over the end or side. The weight of the grapple and all lifting accessories must be deducted from lift capacities shown.

1. The over end capacities and over side capacities donot exceed87% of hydraulic limited capacity or75%of stability limited capacity.

2. The lift point is located at the grapple knuckle pin.

3. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing onfirm, uniform supporting surface. User must makeallowances for job site conditions.

4. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator’s Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. prior to operating themachine.

5. Lift capacities are in compliance with SAEJ2417, “Lift Capacity Calculation Method – Knuckleboom Log Loaders and Certain ForestryEquipment.”

3 m (10 ft) 4.6 m (15 ft) 6.1 m (20 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft) 9.1 m (30 ft) 9.8 m (32 ft)

kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb

10.6 m (35 ft)

5687.1 12,538 100% Hyd

4947.8 10,908 Over End

4947.8 10,908 Over Side

9.1 m

(30ft)

5398.7 11,902 100% Hyd

4696.9 10,355 Over End

4696.9 10,355 Over Side

7.6 m

(25ft)

5630.9 12,414 4732.4 10,433 100% Hyd

4898.8 10,800 4117.3 9,077 Over End

4898.8 10,800 4117.3 9,077 Over Side

6.1 m

(20ft)

5751.1 12,679 5133.3 11,317 100% Hyd

5003.6 11,031 4466.1 9,846 Over End

5003.6 11,031 4466.1 9,846 Over Side

4.6 m

(15ft)

7265.2 16,017 6594.8 14,539 5594.2 12,333 4182.6 9,221 2665.8 5,877 100% Hyd

6320.8 13,935 5737.5 12,649 4867.1 10,730 3638.7 8,022 2319.2 5,113 Over End

6320.8 13,935 5737.5 12,649 4867.1 10,730 3631.9 *8,007 2319.2 5,113 Over Side

3 m

(10ft)

9105.9 20,075 7195.8 15,864 5946.1 13,109 4455.2 9,822 2691.2 5,933 100% Hyd

7921.9 17,465 6260.5 13,802 5173.6 11,405 3875.9 8,522 2341.4 5,162 Over End

7921.9 17,465 6260.5 13,802 5173.6 *10,851 3582.2 7,897 2341.4 5,162 Over Side

1.5 m (5ft)

10 155.1 22,300 7591.8 16,737 6015.5 13,262 4253.4 9,377 2797.8 6,168 100% Hyd

8800.2 19,401 6604.8 14,561 5233.5 11,538 3700.5 8,158 2433.9 5,366 Over End

8800.2 19,401 6604.8 14,561 4776.4 *10,530 3526.7 *7,775 2433.9 5,366 Over Side

8249.5 18,187 10 288.4 22,682 7553.7 16,653 5758.4 12,695 3705.9 8,170 100% Hyd

0 m

(0 ft)

7177.2 15,823 8950.8 19,733 6571.7 14,488 5009.9 11,045 3224.2 7,108 Over End

7177.2 15,823 8950.8 19,733 6571.7 14,488 4667.5 *10,290 3224.2 7,108 Over Side

–1.5 m

(–5ft)

8217.3 18,116 9281.9 20,463 6782.6 14,953 4870.2 10,737 100% Hyd

7149.1 15,761 8075.4 17,803 5900.8 13,009 4237.0 9,341 Over End

7149.1 15,761 8075.4 17,803 5900.8 13,009 4237.0 9,341 Over Side

m

9.1

7.6

6.1

4.6

3.0

1.5

0

0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 m 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ft

* Stability limited capacities

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Speci cations

Machine Lift Charts – 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Knuckleboom – 569 Model

Notes

Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than the rated values over the end or side. The weight of the grapple and all lifting accessories must be deducted from lift capacities shown.

1. The over end capacities and over side capacities donot exceed87% of hydraulic limited capacity or75%of stability limited capacity.

2. The lift point is located at the grapple knuckle pin.

3. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing onfirm, uniform supporting surface. User must makeallowances for job site conditions.

4. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator’s Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. prior to operating themachine.

5. Lift capacities are in compliance with SAEJ2417, “Lift Capacity Calculation Method – Knuckleboom Log Loaders and Certain ForestryEquipment.”

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

–5

–10

–15

ft

m

12.2

10.6

9.1

7.6

6.1

4.6

3.0

5

1.5

0

–1.5

–3.0

–4.6

0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 m 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ft

10.6 m (35 ft)

9.1 m

(30ft)

7.6 m

(25ft)

6.1 m

(20ft)

4.6 m

(15ft)

3 m

(10ft)

1.5 m (5ft)

0 m

(0 ft)

–1.5 m

(–5ft)

3 m (10 ft) 4.6 m (15 ft) 6.1 m (20 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft) 9.1 m (30 ft) Max Reach

kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb

5286.7 11,655 100% Hyd

4599.5 10,140 Over End

4599.5 10,140 Over Side

4972.9 10,963 100% Hyd

4326.4 9,538 Over End

4326.4 9,538 Over Side

5758.4 12,695 4410.8 9,724 100% Hyd

5010.0 11,045 3937.4 8,460 Over End

5010.0 11,045 3937.4 8,460 Over Side

6363.5 14,029 5428.7 11,968 100% Hyd

5536.2 12,205 4722.9 10,412 Over End

5536.2 12,205 4722.9 10,412 Over Side

7299.3 16,092 6877.5 15,162 6073.2 13,389 2767.9 6,102 100% Hyd

6350.4 14,000 5983.4 13,191 5283.5 11,648 2408.2 5,309 Over End

6350.4 14,000 5983.4 13,191 5283.5 11,648 2408.2 5,309 Over Side

9814.5 21,637 8452.4 18,634 6934.2 15,287 3974.0 8,761 2324.2 5,124 100% Hyd

8538.6 18,824 7353.8 16,212 6032.9 13,300 3457.3 7,622 2022.1 4,458 Over End

8538.6 18,824 7353.8 16,212 6032.9 13,300 3457.3 7,622 2022.1 4,458 Over Side

18 436.1 40,644 12 083.4 26,639 9112.8 20,090 7295.7 16,084 4668.4 10,292 2366.0 5,216 100% Hyd

16 039.3 35,360 10 512.6 23,176 7928.0 17,478 6347.2 13,993 4061.5 8,954 2058.4 4,538 Over End 16 039.3 35,360 10 512.6 23,176 7928.0 17,478 6347.2 13,993 4061.5 8,954 2058.4 4,538 Over Side

10 192.8 22,471 12 622.8 27,828 9241.6 20,374 7086.8 15,644 4947.4 10,907 2480.3 5,468 100% Hyd

8867.9 19,550 10 981.6 24,210 8040.1 17,725 6173.5 13,610 4304.2 9,489 2157.8 4,757 Over End

8867.9 19,550 10 981.6 24,210 8040.1 17,725 6173.5 13,610 4304.2 9,489 2157.8 4,757 Over Side

9419.5 20,766 11 628.5 25,636 8447.8 18,624 6120.4 13,493 4361.8 9,616 100% Hyd

8194.7 18,066 10 116.6 22,303 7349.7 16,203 5324.8 11,739 3794.8 8,366 Over End

8194.7 18,066 10 116.6 22,303 7349.7 16,203 5324.8 11,739 3794.8 8,366 Over Side

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Machine Lift Charts – 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Knuckleboom – 579 Model

Notes

Do not attempt to lift or hold any load that is greater than the rated values over the end or side. The weight of the grapple and all lifting accessories must be deducted from lift capacities shown.

1. The over end capacities and over side capacities donot exceed87% of hydraulic limited capacity or75%of stability limited capacity.

2. The lift point is located at the grapple knuckle pin.

3. Lift capacities are based on the machine standing onfirm, uniform supporting surface. User must makeallowances for job site conditions.

4. Operator should be fully acquainted with the Operator’s Manual and all safety instructions furnished by Caterpillar Inc. prior to operating themachine.

5. Lift capacities are in compliance with SAEJ2417, “Lift Capacity Calculation Method – Knuckleboom Log Loaders and Certain ForestryEquipment.”

3 m (10 ft) 4.6 m (15 ft) 6.1 m (20 ft) 7.6 m (25 ft) 9.1 m (30 ft) Max Reach

kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb

10.6 m (35 ft)

6514.1 14,361 100% Hyd

5667.3 12,494 Over End

5667.3 12,494 Over Side

9.1 m

(30ft)

6142.2 13,541 100% Hyd

5343.8 11,781 Over End

5343.8 11,781 Over Side

7.6 m

(25ft)

6077.8 13,399 5470.4 12,060 100% Hyd

5287.6 11,657 4759.2 10,492 Over End

5287.6 11,657 4759.2 10,492 Over Side

6.1 m

(20ft)

6246.1 13,770 5763.0 12,705 3497.7 7,711 100% Hyd

5434.1 11,980 5013.6 11,053 3043.2 6,709 Over End

5434.1 11,980 5013.6 11,053 3043.2 6,709 Over Side

4.6 m

(15ft)

7689.4 16,952 7085.2 15,620 6041.0 13,318 4944.0 10,914 2967.0 6,541 100% Hyd

6689.7 14,748 6164.0 13,589 5255.9 11,587 4306.9 9,495 2581.4 5,691 Over End

6689.7 14,748 6164.0 13,589 5255.9 11,587 4306.9 9,495 2581.4 5,691 Over Side

3 m

(10ft)

10 201.0 22,489 9232.1 20,353 7230.4 15,940 5247.7 11,569 3019.2 6,656 100% Hyd

8874.7 19,565 8031.9 17,707 6290.5 13,868 4565.5 10,065 2626.8 5,791 Over End

8874.7 19,565 8031.9 17,707 6290.5 13,868 4565.5 10,065 2626.8 5,791 Over Side

21 356.8 47,083 14 054.3 30,984 10 646.4 23,471 8611.6 18,885 5083.1 11,221 3164.3 6,976 100% Hyd

1.5 m (5ft)

18 580.4 40,962 12 227.2 26,956 9262.5 20,420 7452.6 16,430 4428.0 9,762 2752.9 6,069 Over End 18 580.4 40,962 12 227.2 26,956 9262.5 20,420 6731.0 *14,839 4428.0 9,762 2752.9 6,069 Over Side

10 070.8 22,202 14 724.3 32,461 10 824.7 23,864 8356.2 18,422 4487.0 9,892 100% Hyd

0 m

(0 ft)

8761.7 19,316 12 810.1 28,241 9417.6 20,762 7269.8 16,027 3903.7 8,606 Over End

8761.7 19,316 12 810.1 28,241 9417.6 20,762 6630.3 *14,617 3903.7 8,606 Over Side

–1.5 m

(–5ft)

9314.2 20,534 13 622.5 30,032 9940.6 21,915 7256.7 15,998 100% Hyd

8103.6 17,865 11 851.7 26,128 8648.3 19,066 6313.2 13,918 Over End

8103.6 17,865 11 851.7 26,128 8648.3 19,066 6313.2 13,918 Over Side

ft

40

35

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

–5

–10

–15

m

12.2

10.6

9.1

7.6

6.1

4.6

3.0

1.5

0

–1.5

–3.0

–4.6

0 1.5 3.0 4.6 6.1 7.6 9.1 10.6 m 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 ft

* Stability limited capacities

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Standard Equipment

Standard equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

ENGINES AND DRIVE LINE

®

C6.6 116.3 kW (156 hp) Tier 3

Cat

Compliant (519/529)

®

C6.6 124.5 kW (167 hp) Tier 3

Cat

Compliant (559B)

®

C6.6 129.8 kW (173 hp) Tier 3

Cat

Compliant (559/569/579)

Electrical

12 V System Circuit Breaker Protection Master Electrical Disconnect Switch Electronic Monitoring System

(559B/569/579) 2 Cab Mounted Work Lights Boom Lights (569/579)

Pump Drive

Direct

OPERATORS STATION

97.8 cm × 142.2 cm (38.5 in × 56 in) Right Side Mounted with Isolation Pads (519/529/559/559B)

94.0 cm × 127 cm (37 in × 50 in) Left Side Mounted with Isolation Pads (569/579)

Tinted Safety Glass Windows, Lexan

Skylight, Sun Visor

Fully Adjustable Seat with Fold-up Armrest Operator Protection Guard Pressurized Cab with Heat/Air Conditioning Integral Heat/AC Ductwork Analog Gauges (519/529/559/559B) Electronic Gauges (559B/569/579) Windshield Wiper/Washer Horn

Defroster Fan 12V Power Point Dome Light Fire Extinguisher Sliding Cab Window Radio Ready (Speakers, AM/FM Antenna) In Cab Controls for Hydraulic Trailer (559B)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 3 In-line Gear Pumps, Pilot Pump

(519/529/569)

Two Variable Displacement Axial Piston

Pumps, Pilot Pump (559/559B/579)

Dedicated Circle Saw Piston Pump –

246 L/min (65 gpm) (559)

Swing Motor

Radial Piston Motor (519) Axial Piston Motor (529/559B/569/579)

Controls

Pilot Joysticks, Electric Stabilizer Controls Dual Swing Pedals (579) Single Rocker Type Swing Pedal

(519/529/559B/569)

Performance

Three Position Mode Selection Switch

(559B)

Filtration

Single Element Return Filter

(519/529/559/559B)

Two Single Element Return Filters

(569/579) Case Drain Filters (529/559/559B/579) Saw Return Filters (529/559/559B/579)

Swivel

Steel Barrel with Durabar Core

Serviceability

Diagnostic nipples on pumps Electric Hydraulic Oil Fill Pump

(529/559/559B)

Auxiliary Hydraulics

Bar Slasher/Delimber Hydraulics

(529/559B)

Circle Saw/Delimber Hydraulics (559)

STRUCTURAL Upper Frame

48.3 cm (19 in) Fixed Mount Cab Riser –

3.6 m (12 ft) Eye Level (569/579)

Booms

8.2 m (27 ft) Knuckleboom (519)

8.8 m (29 ft) Knuckleboom (529)

9.8 m (32 ft) Knuckleboom (559B)

9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Knuckleboom (569/579)

Grapple Mounting Knuckle

22.9 cm (9 in) Length

Lower Frame

Bolt-on Skid Resistant Fenders Two Wide Tread Ladders

Turntable Mounting

Centered Turntable

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Optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Optional Equipment

ENGINES AND DRIVE LINE Electrical

Boom Lights (519/529/559/559B)

OPERATORS STATION AM/FM/CD Radio (519/569/579) AM/FM/CD Radio/Satellite Radio

(529/559/559B)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Auxiliary Hydraulics

Bar Slasher/Hydraulics (519) Bar Slasher/Delimber Hydraulics (569/579) Circle Saw Hydraulics (519/579) Carrier Hydraulics (519/569/579) Delimber/Carrier/Bar Slasher Hydraulic

Package (569/579)

Grapple Saw Hydraulics (559B)

STRUCTURAL Upper Frame

91.4 cm (36 in) Hydraulic Tilt Cab Riser –

4.1 m (13 ft 5 in) Eye Level (569/579)

139.7 cm (55 in) Fixed Mount Cab Riser –

4.6 m (15 ft) Eye Level (569/579)

Booms

9.1 m (30 ft) Knuckleboom (519)

9.1 m (30 ft) Tuckaway Live HeelBoom(519)

9.8 m (32 ft) Live Heel Boom (559/559B)

10.2 m (33 ft 6 in) Live Heel Boom(569/579)

11.0 m (36 ft) Knuckleboom (569/579)

Heels

Single “V” Heel Double “VV” Heel

Grapple Mounting Knuckle

30.5 cm (12 in) Length – use with live heelbooms (559/559B/569/579)

Turntable Mounting

58.4 cm (23 in) Rear Offset (519)

DS Package with Standard Trailer

(529/559/559B/569/579)

DS Package with Hydraulic Trailer

(559/559B/579)

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Knuckleboom Loaders

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Caterpillar 559 BROCHURE

Contents

Operator Station

Hydraulic Packages

Delimber-Slasher Package

Complete Customer Care

Engine Operating Specications Hydraulic System

Weights

Machine Dimensions for 519, 529 and 559/559B

Machine Dimensions for 569 and 579

Machine Lift Charts – 8.2 m (27 ft) Knuckleboom – 519 Model

Machine Lift Charts – 8.8 m (29 ft) Knuckleboom – 529 Model

Machine Lift Charts – 9.8 m (32 ft) Knuckleboom – 559/559B Model

Machine Lift Charts – 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Knuckleboom – 569 Model

Machine Lift Charts – 9.9 m (32 ft 6 in) Knuckleboom – 579 Model

Standard Equipment

Optional Equipment