CAT mulching machine

yellowdogsvc · Apr 4, 2014

Anyone seen the new Cat Mulching machine that goes into production in May? Supposed to be 350 hp, articulated loader looking carrier with a lot of goodies for comfort.

It's got me thinking..

Cat | 586C Site Prep Tractor | Caterpillar

Bob77064 · Apr 4, 2014

That's a tough looking machine, how big of a tree will it mulch?

Green Power · Apr 4, 2014

Wow that thing is bad... I imagine it would more than empty someones pockets. Maybe $375,000+? Too bad you cant buy a tier 3 one.

SPYDERLK · Apr 4, 2014

Poor cats.

Bob77064 · Apr 4, 2014

Here is YouTube video of the 586C.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-jtWXzwqYE

Green Power · Apr 4, 2014

Thanks for sharing that video!

CHDinCT · Apr 4, 2014

SPYDERLK said:
Poor cats.

Now that's funny. Good one - made me laugh out loud.

RDrancher · Apr 4, 2014

I posted this on my photo thread before I saw your thread.

I was running late for an appointment so I didn't turn around to check it out. The guy was pulling into a truckstop just North of Denton. It's LARGE...

yellowdogsvc · Apr 5, 2014

Green Power said:
Wow that thing is bad... I imagine it would more than empty someones pockets. Maybe $375,000+? Too bad you cant buy a tier 3 one.

F-ing EPA!

yellowdogsvc · Apr 5, 2014

I think there is a sleeper cab in the arse-end.

I'm impressed with the specs and we already know CAT builds one heck of an articulated loader. One of the smoothest machines I ever operated was a 928.
With CAT service available just about everywhere, I may rethink getting into larger machines.