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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 517 Grapple

The Caterpillar 517 Grapple pairs the 3304 DIT engine (1201 hp) with an operating weight near 18.4 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight40454.9 lb18350 kg
03Selected published values18
Published highlights
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 8.14 ft / 2480 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 2.09 ft / 635 mm
  • Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level: 4.08 ft / 1241 mm
  • Tong Opening At Tips: 6.99 ft / 2130 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 517 Grapple include published operating weight of 40454.9 lb / 18350 kg, published engine power of 1201 hp / 895.6 kw, the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field of 8.14 ft / 2480 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (8.14 ft / 2480 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (2.09 ft / 635 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level” field (4.08 ft / 1241 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

Height To Top Of Cab8.14 ft2480 mm
Ground Clearance2.09 ft635 mm
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level4.08 ft1241 mm
Tong Opening At Tips6.99 ft2130 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip7.97 ft20.74 m2
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Blade Width8.99 ft2740 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum68780 lb305.95 kN
Max Line Speed132.88 ft/min40.5 m/min
02

Undercarriage

Length Of Track On Ground9.55 ft2910 mm
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side88
Ground Contact Area5456.02 in23.52 m2
Width Of Shoes25.99 in660 mm
03

Engine

Engine Model3304 DIT3304 DIT
Gross Power1201 hp895.6 kw
Displacement427.2 cu in7 L
04

Operational

Operating Weight40454.9 lb18350 kg
Fuel Capacity68.7 gal260 L
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