Cat® 988K/990K Logging Forks

Quick Reference Guide

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
 Typical Application Guide

988K Logging Forks

431-6176
109" (2769mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Inside Height: 115" (2921mm)
Includes: Double top clamp, fixed tines, solid tips

The Double Top Clamp Logging Fork is used for unloading

full tree length logs. The 109” Carriage provides
stabilization of the logs while unloading and the curvature
of the top clamp maximizes carrying capacity. The fixed
tines are often preferred when sorting logs. This fork is
popular with larger diameter logs and in sawmills.

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
 457-4551
107" (2718mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Inside Height: 115" (2921mm)
Includes: Double top clamp, pivoting tines, solid tips

The Double Top Clamp Logging Fork is used for unloading

full tree length logs. The 107” Carriage provides
stabilization of the logs while unloading and the curvature
of the top clamp maximizes carrying capacity. The pivoting
tines will hinge out of the way during the retrieval process
and will help limit damage to a paved surface. This fork is
popular larger diameter logs and in sawmills.

452-6570
109" (2769mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Inside Height: 115" (2921mm)
Includes: Full width style top clamp, fixed tines, solid tips

The Full Width Style Top Clamp can be used for unloading
full tree length logs or smaller diameter logs. The
bypassing top clamp helps retain smaller logs. The fixed
tines are often preferred when sorting logs. This Fork is
popular in pulp mills and pellet plants.

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
 474-4599
109" (2769mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Inside Height: 115" (2921mm)
Includes: Full width style top clamp, fixed tines, GET tips

The Full Width Style Top Clamp can be used for unloading
full tree length logs or smaller diameter logs. The
bypassing top clamp helps retain smaller logs. The fixed
tines are often preferred when sorting logs. The GET Tips
can be replaced by simply removing the pin that holds
them into place. This Fork is popular in pulp mills and
pellet plants

467-5009
109" (2769mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Includes: Millyard Style, fixed tines, solid tips

The Full Width Style Top Clamp can be used for unloading
full tree length logs or smaller diameter logs. Popular
with sawmills, the bypassing top clamp helps retain
multiple logs, as well as allowing individual logs to be
picked and placed with ease. The fixed tines are often
preferred when sorting logs.

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green
 990K Logging Fork
453-2211
107" (2769mm) Carriage
94" (2388mm) Tines
Inside Height: 115" (2921mm)
Includes: Full width style top clamp, pivoting tines, GET tips

The Full Width Style Top Clamp can be used for unloading
long log lengths or full tree length smaller diameter stems.
The bypassing top clamp helps retain smaller diameter logs,
as well as allowing individual logs to be picked and placed
with ease. The pivoting tines will hinge out of the way
during the retrieval process and will help limit damage to a
paved surface. The GET Tips can be replaced by simply
removing the pin that holds them into place. This Fork also
comes with grating to help protect the cab enclosure due
to shorts and breakage during handling. This Fork is popular
in pulp and pellet mills.

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Caterpillar: Confidential Green