Medium excavator FM548

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Make Logging Simple, Secure and Satisfying The Cat® FM548 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 FM548 will help you produce day in and day out. Benefits Built for the Operator The Certified Forestry ROPS cab is sound-suppressed and sealed. Its exceptional, unobstructed jobsite view confidently supports and secures the operator when taking on challenging tree-moving work. Ready to Work This versatile machine features multiple configurations up to 23” class processing heads, heel and grapple, powerclam/butt-n-top grapple, and roadbuilding gets the job done no matter the tasks at hand. Saves Time and Money Experience increased uptime and low maintenance 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 up to 50% more service life. Latest Features Machine Setup Simplification At the touch of fingertips and navigating user-friendly icons, the latest operator oriented User Interface (UI) maximizes uptime and gets crews to work without delay. From re-ordering work tool lists to creating new work tool combinations as needed, operators can quickly set up machines and easily access information.​​​​​ Foot Pedal Swing Control Kit The FM538 offers powerful, reliable performance optimized for challenging forestry tasks, and now, operators can enhance productivity and ease of operation with the optional Foot Pedal Swing Control Kit.