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Caterpillar steep slope harvesting enhancements for the 552 Series 2 enable more efficient, productive, and reliable performance and enhance safety and comfort on steep terrain 48 International Forest Industries | FEBRUARY / MARCH 2018 with the wide track gauge, gives loggers the stability they need to be safe while working in steep conditions.” Both harvester lines feature the only two-way simultaneous levelling system in the industry. The unique three-cylinder system design significantly reduces stress loads into the leveller structure, lower frame and track frames. Extended service and maintenance intervals reduce machine service time, increasing machine availability and cutting operating costs. Product Link, the remote monitoring solution, enables