The Cat® 548 is simply the best choice in its size class for doing roadbuilding, processing, and log-loading work. With 275 HP and significant hydraulic flow and swing torque increases, the superior performance and exceptional operator comfort and safety of the 548 will help you produce day in and day out.
KEY SPECS
- Engine Model
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- Engine Power - ISO 14396
Benefits
- Best-In-Class Safety
- The Certified Forestry cab’s 25% greater cab volume and 50% improved visibility confidently supports and secures the operator when taking on tough tree-moving work.
- Improved Production
- Move heavy logs confidently with 30% more engine and swing power. Heavy lift mode gives you a boost for big timber while larger boom cylinders on the Log Loader give you even more lifting power. 10% more travel speed gets you to work faster.
- Lower Maintenance Costs
- Experience increased uptime and up to 15% lower costs with longer-life fuel and hydraulic oil filters. Cat® fuel filters have double the life of the previous filters, and the hydraulic oil return filter provides 50% more service life.
Features:
Cab Monitor Improvements
- Continuously improved user interface allows intuitive navigation, minimizing performance interruption with the easy-to-use touchscreen menu.
- Identify apps quickly with a grid list view, abbreviated app names, and categorized menu options.
- A notification center keeps important information visible to the operator and displays messages without shrinking the camera view.
- Color-coded notifications set critical messages apart from the rest.
- Use the in-monitor QR code to learn about machine and technology features through a full suite of “how-to” videos.
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- Enhance visibility to make service work easier and safer with optional inspection lighting.
- Standard integrated vehicle health management system alerts operators with service guidance and parts needed to enhance uptime.
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