- Boom Length: 18 ft / 5486.4 mm
- Max Lift Capacity: 40000 lb / 18143.7 kg
- Track Gauge: 6.59 ft / 2006.6 mm
- Machine Height - Tip Of Winch: 101 in / 2565.4 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar PL61
The Caterpillar PL61 is a crawler pipe layer of about 17 t; its C6.6 ACERT engine is rated at 125 hp.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight37480 lb17000.7 kg
03Selected published values111
Crawler pipe layers are commonly used to lift, position and support pipe during pipeline construction. Published rows for Caterpillar PL61 include published operating weight of 37480 lb / 17000.7 kg, published engine power of 125 hp / 93.3 kw, published hydraulic flow of 142 gal/min / 537.6 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Boom Length” field (18 ft / 5486.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Max Lift Capacity” field (40000 lb / 18143.7 kg) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Track Gauge” field (6.59 ft / 2006.6 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
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Boom
Boom Length18 ft5486.4 mm
Max Lift Capacity40000 lb18143.7 kg
Dimensions
Track Gauge6.59 ft2006.6 mm
Machine Height - Tip Of Winch101 in2565.4 mm
Boom Height (At Sae 1.22 M [4 Ft] Overhang)245 in6223 mm
Width - Tractor - With 760 Mm [30 In] Shoes109 in2768.6 mm
Height Of Machine From Tip Of Grouser To Top Of Stack(1)112 in2844.8 mm
Length - Track On Ground104 in2641.6 mm
Operating Length12.59 ft3835.4 mm
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Height - Top Of Rops: Canopy/Cab118 in2997.2 mm
Width - Counterweight Extended187 in4749.8 mm
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted128 in3251.2 mm
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed126 in3200.4 mm
Width - Tractor - With 560 Mm [22 In] Shoes101 in2565.4 mm
Undercarriage
Track Gauge6.59 ft2006.6 mm
Track Rollers - Each Side77
Track Shoe Width - Lgp30 in762 mm
Track Shoe Width - Narrow22 in558.8 mm
Track Shoe Width - Narrow/Lgp560/760 mm (22/30 in)560/760 mm (22/30 in)
Number Of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side40/840/8
Ground Contact Area4650 in23 m2
Ground Contact Area - Lgp6200 in24 m2
Ground Contact Area - Narrow4650 in23 m2
Ground Pressure - Lgp6.3 psi6.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Narrow8.2 psi8.2 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Lgp5.9 psi5.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow7.8 psi7.8 psi
Number Of Shoes - Each Side4040
Number Of Shoes Per Side4040
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side77
Shoe Size22 in558.8 mm
Track Gauge - Lgp79 in2006.6 mm
Track Gauge - Narrow70 in1778 mm
Track On Ground104 in2641.6 mm
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC6.6 ACERTC6.6 ACERT
Net Power125 hp93.3 kw
Displacement403 cu in6.7 L
Bore4.2 in105 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249125 hp93.3 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349123.4 hp92.1 kw
Flywheel Power125 hp93.3 kw
Note (1)All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Note (3)(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Net Power - Eec 80/1269125 hp93.3 kw
Net Power - Caterpillar125 hp93.3 kw
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 (Din)159 hp118.6 kw
Cat C4.4 Acert EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 FinalU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 Acert EmissionsChina Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIAChina Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm: Sae J1995160 hp119.4 kw
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249 (Din)132 hp98.5 kw
Fuel Tank69 gal261.2 L
Def Tank(1)5 gal19 L
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249130 hp97 kw
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396157 hp117.1 kw
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Sae J1349128 hp95.5 kw
Operational
Fuel Capacity77.9 gal294.9 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24.3 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15.3 gal58 L
Final Drives Fluid Capacity6 gal22.8 L
Weights
Operating Weight37480 lb17000.7 kg
Operating Weight - Lgp39242 lb17799.9 kg
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes37480 lb17000.7 kg
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes35428 lb16069.9 kg
Shipping Weight - Lgp37192 lb16870.1 kg
Hydraulic System
Pump Typepiston type, variable, two sectionpiston type, variable, two section
Relief Valve Pressure2500 psi17236.9 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity142 gal/min537.6 L/min
Air Conditioning System
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity40000 lb18143.7 kg
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter239 ft72.9 m
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter162 ft49.4 m
Hook With Wire Rope Installed - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter130 ft39.7 m
Boom With Wire Rope Installed - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter130 ft39.7 m
Hook Winch Drum Diameter8.5 in215.9 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter9.7 in244.7 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter15.5 in393.7 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter14.7 in371.7 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length10 in254 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length10 in254 mm
Boom Line Speed151 ft/min151 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi)228 ft/min228 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo)108 ft/min108 ft/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)54 ft/min54 ft/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)114 ft/min114 ft/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)36 ft/min36 ft/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)76 ft/min76 ft/min
Counterweight Extendible6570 lb2980.2 kg
Weights - Operating Weight
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes(1)39890 lb18093.9 kg
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes40060 lb18171 kg
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes41095 lb18640.4 kg
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes(1)40920 lb18561.1 kg
Weights - Shipping Weight
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes(1)37570 lb17041.5 kg
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes(1)38600 lb17508.7 kg
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes37720 lb17109.6 kg
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes38780 lb17590.4 kg
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Lift Capacity
Lift Capacity At Tipping Point - Iso 881340000 lb18143.7 kg
Service Capacities
Cooling System6.4 gal24.3 L
Final Drive - Each6 gal22.8 L
Fuel Tank77.9 gal294.9 L
Hydraulic Tank15.3 gal58 L
Crankcase - With Filter4.4 gal16.5 L
Hydraulic Controls
Hydraulic Controls Typepiston type, variable, two sectionpiston type, variable, two section
Output - Maximum142 gal/min142 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight2500 psi2500 psi
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