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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 508 Cable

The Caterpillar 508 Cable is a skidder of about 7.8 t, powered by a 95 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight17130 lb7770 kg
03Selected published values22
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 17.58 ft / 5357 mm
  • Overall Width: 8.83 ft / 2690 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 9.42 ft / 2870 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.71 ft / 521 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 508 Cable include published operating weight of 17130 lb / 7770 kg, published engine power of 95 hp / 70.9 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 17.58 ft / 5357 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (17.58 ft / 5357 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (8.83 ft / 2690 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (9.42 ft / 2870 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length17.58 ft5357 mm
Overall Width8.83 ft2690 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.42 ft2870 mm
Ground Clearance1.71 ft521 mm
Wheelbase9.19 ft2800 mm
Drum Diameter8.98 in228 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum21137 lb94.03 kN
Max Line Speed255.91 ft/min78 m/min
Drum Capacity At Cable Width170.61 ft52 m
Cable Width0.63 in16 mm
Blade Width6.89 ft2100 mm
02

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model32043204
Gross Power95 hp70.9 kw
Displacement317.4 cu in5.2 L
03

Operational

Operating Weight17130 lb7770 kg
Fuel Capacity42.6 gal161 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity6.9 gal26.1 L
Axle Oscillation15 degrees15 degrees
Tire Size23.1-2623.1-26
04

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears33
Max Speed - Forward16 mph25.8 km/h
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