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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 518

The Caterpillar 518 is a skidder with an operating weight of about 9.7 t.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight21380 lb9697.9 kg
03Selected published values19
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 17.17 ft / 5232 mm
  • Overall Width: 8.24 ft / 2510 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 9.16 ft / 2790 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.66 ft / 505 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 518 include published operating weight of 21380 lb / 9697.9 kg, the published “Overall Length” field of 17.17 ft / 5232 mm, the published “Overall Width” field of 8.24 ft / 2510 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 (17.17 ft / 5232 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (8.24 ft / 2510 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (9.16 ft / 2790 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 Length17.17 ft5232 mm
Overall Width8.24 ft2510 mm
Height To Top Of Cab9.16 ft2790 mm
Ground Clearance1.66 ft505 mm
Wheelbase9.52 ft2900 mm
Max Blade Height49.02 in1245 mm
02

Engine

Engine Model33043304
Displacement425 cu in7 L
03

Operational

Operating Weight21380 lb9697.9 kg
Fuel Capacity40 gal151.5 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity7.5 gal28.4 L
Tire Size18.4-34 to 28.1-1618.4-34 to 28.1-16
04

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears33
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward16.5 mph26.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse19.8 mph31.9 km/h
05

Hydraulic

Pump Typepistonpiston
Pump Flow45.5 gal/min172.3 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3000 psi20684.3 kPa
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