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Processing/Loading
Trailer Mount
Knuckleboom Loaders
Lift and Range Diagram
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559C Knuckleboom Loader
3 m/10'0"
4.6 m/15'0"
6.1 m/20'0"
7.6 m/25'0"
9.1 m/30'0"
Maximum
Reach
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
kg
lb
10.6 m
6253.7
13,805.0
100% Hydraulics
(35'0")
5441.0
12,011.0
Over End
5441.0
12,011.0
Over Side
9.1 m
5898.5
13,021
100% Hydraulics
(30'0")
5131.6
11,328
Over End
5131.6
11,328
Over Side
7.6 m
6089.7
13,443
5588.7
12,337
100% Hydraulics
(25'0")
5298.3
11,696
4569.0
10,086
Over End
5298.3
11,696
4569.0
10,086
Over Side
6.1 m
6235.5
13,765
5751.3
12,696
100% Hydraulics
(20'0")
5425.1
11,976
4862.0
10,733
Over End
5425.1
11,976
4862.0
10,733
Over Side
4.6 m
7849.6
17,328
6658.6
14,699
6541.8
14,441
4809.0
10,616
100% Hydraulics
(15'0")
6829.0
15,075
5793.0
12,788
5003.8
11,046
4183.9
9236
Over End
6829.0
15,075
5793.0
12,788
5003.8
11,046
3665.6*
8092*
Over Side
3.0 m
9117.5
20,127
7891.7
17,421
6660.0
14,702
4922.8
10,867
3578.7
7900
100% Hydraulics
(10'0")
7932.0
17,510
6865.7
15,156
5691.0
12,563
4282.7
9454
3113.5
6873
Over End
7932.0
17,510
6865.7
15,156
5017.9*
11,077*
3606.8*
7962*
3113.5
6873
Over Side
1.5 m
11152.4
24,619
8385.0
18,510
6660.0
14,702
4749.3
10,484
100% Hydraulics
(5'0")
9702.8
21,419
7295.1
16,104
5794.3
12,791
4131.8
9121
Over End
9702.8
21,419
7235.3*
15,972*
4852.5
10,712*
3538.4
7811*
Over Side
0 m
9419.2
20,793
11478.1
25,338
8419.9
18,587
6439.4
14,215
4231.9
9342
100% Hydraulics
(0'0")
8194.8
18,090
9985.9
22,044
7325.5
16,171
5602.3
12,367
3681.5
8127
Over End
8194.8
18,090
9985.9
22,044
6951.3
15,345*
4719.4
10,418*
3494.9
7715*
Over Side
–
1.5 m
8938.1
19,731
10516.8
23,216
7672.5
16,937
5566.0
12,287
100% Hydraulics
(–5'0")
7776.2
17,166
9149.7
20,198
6675.0
14,735
4842.6
10,690
Over End
7776.2
17,166
9149.7
20,198
6511.9*
14,375*
4657.3*
10,281*
Over Side
559C Knuckleboom Loader
9.8 m (32'0") Boom
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 capaci-
ties shown.
1. The over end capacities and over side capacities do not exceed 87% of hydraulic limited
capacity or 75% of stability limited capacity.
– Stability limited capacities are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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.”