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Triangulated three-wheel design for harvesting and processing in medium to larger sized tree profiles.

573 Harvesting Head

573 Harvesting Head

Triangulated three-wheel design for harvesting and processing in medium to larger sized tree profiles.
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Highlights

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Weight
OPTIMAL RANGE
Feed Wheel Opening
2 775 kg
6,120 lb
400-600 mm
16-24 in
875 mm
34.5 in
Weight
OPTIMAL RANGE
Feed Wheel Opening
2 775 kg
6,120 lb
400-600 mm
16-24 in
875 mm
34.5 in

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Superior Picking and Control

A Tigercat 573 harvesting head up close

Durable Construction

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360 Degree Rotator

Superior Picking and Control

Durable Construction

360 Degree Rotator

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Overview

The 573 is a robust harvesting head for track carriers. With triangulated feed wheel arms and a 3WD anti-slip feed system, it is well suited to high production roadside processing applications in larger stem profiles.

Superior Picking and Control

Timed knife arms and triangulated feed wheel arms for fast picking and positive control.

The optional back knife arm position helps align the trees in the head to maintain positive contact with all three feed rollers and the measuring wheel at all times.

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Durable Construction

Strong components, large bushings and pins, and durable construction throughout result in less downtime and higher production.

A Tigercat 573 harvesting head up close

360 Degree Rotator

The 573 is standard equipped with continuous rotation for ease of use and superior hose routing and protection.

Quick, stable WiFi connectivity between the cab and attachment modules reduces wire routing along the boom and provides excellent command response.

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Product Specifications

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Dimensions

WIDTH maximum 1 955 mm
WIDTH minimum 1780 mm
HEIGHT less rotator and link 2 060 mm
BASE WEIGHT less rotator and link 2 775 kg

Hydraulic System

OPERATING PRESSURE recommended 310 bar (4,500 psi)
REQUIRED FLOW maximum 370 L/min (98 US gpm)
REQUIRED FLOW minimum 350 L/min (92 US gpm)

Cutting

CHAIN OIL CAPACITY 16 L (4.2 US gal)
MAIN SAW UNIT standard Tigercat 750 with auto-tension, proportional lubrication, saw limiting
CHAIN 19 mm pitch
BAR standard 965 mm
MAXIMUM CUT 775 mm
TOP SAW (Standard) Tigercat 475 with auto-tension, proportional lubrication
CHAIN standard 10 mm pitch (19 mm pitch optional)
BAR standard 675 mm
MAXIMUM CUT 520 mm

Feeding

DRIVE SYSTEM 3WD, locked
ARM DRIVE MOTORS (2) 943 cc
Optional (2) 1048 cc
PEAK FEEDING SPEED 5.4 m/s
FRAME DRIVE MOTORS 570 cc
Optional 630 cc
FEED WHEELS 20 mm (0.8 in) alpine
Optional 20 mm (0.8 in) Double-edged helical debarking
FEED WHEEL maximum opening 875 mm
FEED WHEEL minimum closing 60 mm

Delimbing and Debarking

FRONT KNIVES minimum diameter 55 mm
BACK KNIFE TIP OPENING 965 mm

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Key Benefits

Optimized hydraulics to match the power of Tigercat and TCi purpose-built carriers along with factory support for customized tuning of the complete head and carrier package
Quick picking. Triangulated wheel arms and timed knife arms
Precise diameter and length measuring
Versatile and configurable for both harvesting and processing functions
Continuous rotation with well protected hose routing
Excellent performance in medium to larger sized timber
Optimized hydraulics to match the power of Tigercat and TCi purpose-built carriers along with factory support for customized tuning of the complete head and carrier package
Precise diameter and length measuring
Continuous rotation with well protected hose routing
Quick picking. Triangulated wheel arms and timed knife arms
Versatile and configurable for both harvesting and processing functions
Excellent performance in medium to larger sized timber

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In the Field

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