559D

Gross Power
173 HP / 129.3 kW
Knuckleboom Length
32 ft / 9.8 m
Operating Weight
33800 lb / 15331 kg

For years, Cat® knuckleboom loaders have been known for superior hydraulic performance in tough logging applications, heavy-duty boom and structures that are built to last, and fuel efficient engines that provide impressive torque characteristics. A complete factory installed delimber slasher (DS) package ensures you have the right grapple, delimber, and trailer combination for any job.

Engine
Gross Power 173 HP / 129.3 kW
Engine Model Cat C4.4 ACERT
Gross Power - 1,800 rpm 173 HP / 129.3 kW
Weights
Operating Weight 33800 lb / 15331 kg
Operating Weight - Without Grapple 33800 lb / 15331 kg
Counterweight N/A
Operating Specifications
Knuckleboom Length 32 ft / 9.8 m
Swing Speed 11 r/min
Tail Swing 106 in / 2692 mm
Note *Theoretical
Swing Bearing - Diameter - Ball Path 43.5 in / 1105 mm
Swing Torque* 49173 ft·lbf / 66870 N·m
Maximum Reach - Standard Boom 32 ft / 9.8 m
Service Refill Capacities
Hydraulic Tank 80 gal (US) / 302 l
Fuel Tank 100 gal (US) / 378 l
Engine Oil 2.1 gal (US) / 8 l
Swing Drive 1 gal (US) / 4 l
Cooling System 7.5 gal (US) / 29 l
DEF Tank 5 gal (US) / 19 l
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Pressure - Swing 3625 psi / 24994 kPa
Cylinders - Main one
Hydraulic Pressure - System 3625 psi / 24994 kPa
Cylinders - Stabilizers four
Hydraulic Oil Flow at 1,800 rpm 230/174 L/min (60/46 gal/min)
Cylinders - Stick one
Dimensions
Stabilizer Reach Below Grade 17 in / 433 mm
Stabilizer Spread - Maximum Down Reach 166.8 in / 4237 mm
Stabilizer Pad Size 508 × 711 mm (20 × 28 in)
Height - Top of Cab 157.6 in / 4003 mm
Stabilizer Spread - Grade 187.3 in / 4758 mm
Note 559D dimensions are on non-suspension trailer.
Standards
OFPS OFPS cab meets SAE J2267
Shipping Dimensions - Mounted Trailer
Width 101.3 in / 2573 mm
Height 157.6 in / 4003 mm
GLK Series Grapples - GLK55
Area (tip to tip) 3.8 ft² / 1.15 m²
Open 54 in / 1372 mm
Height - Open - Excluding Rotation 46.7 in / 1186 mm
Close 5 in / 127 mm
Weight - Including Rotation 1911 lb / 867 kg
Height - Open - Including Rotation 68 in / 1724 mm
Weight - Excluding Rotation 1411 lb / 640 kg
Note All specifications are approximate.
GLK Series Grapples - GLK48
Area (tip to tip) 3 ft² / 0.91 m²
Weight - Including Rotation 1907 lb / 865 kg
Height - Open - Excluding Rotation 45.1 in / 1146 mm
Close 4.5 in / 114 mm
Open 48 in / 1219 mm
Weight - Excluding Rotation 1407 lb / 638 kg
Height - Open - Including Rotation 66 in / 1685 mm
Note All specifications are approximate.
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