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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 525

The Caterpillar 525 is a skidder of about 15.2 t; its 3304 DIT engine is rated at 160 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight33510.3 lb15200 kg
03Selected published values133
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 19.69 ft / 6000 mm
  • Overall Width: 10.27 ft / 3129.28 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 10.01 ft / 3050 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.73 ft / 527.05 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 525 include published operating weight of 33510.3 lb / 15200 kg, published engine power of 175 hp / 130.5 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 19.69 ft / 6000 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 (19.69 ft / 6000 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (10.27 ft / 3129.28 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.01 ft / 3050 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 Length19.69 ft6000 mm
Overall Width10.27 ft3129.28 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.01 ft3050 mm
Ground Clearance1.73 ft527.05 mm
Wheelbase11.49 ft3500 mm
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level8.26 ft2517.1 mm
Tong Opening At Tips8.34 ft2540 mm
Wheel Base11.5 ft0.3 m
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum19800 lb88.08 kN
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip9.05 ft20.84 m2
Height10.13 ft3086.1 mm
Length18.2 ft5544.82 mm
Blade Width7.09 ft2160 mm
Max Line Speed95.97 ft/min29.25 m/min
02

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3304 DIT3304 DIT
Gross Power175 hp130.5 kw
Net Power160 hp119.4 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Displacement425 cu in7 L
Bore4.8 in121 mm
Stroke6 in152.4 mm
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Net Power - Iso 9249160 hp119.4 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349158 hp117.9 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995179 hp133.5 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269160 hp119.4 kw
Net Flywheel Power160 hp119.4 kw
Derating Altitude7500 ft2286 m
Governed Speed At Rated Power2200 rpm2200 rpm
Air Cleanerdry, dual elementdry, dual element
Electrical System24 V24 V
Battery Quantity22
Battery - Volts12 V12 V
Battery Capacity93 Amp-hr93 Amp-hr
Fan Typeblowerblower
Starting System24 V24 V
03

Operational

Operating Weight33510.3 lb15200 kg
Fuel Capacity70.1 gal265 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity9.6 gal36 L
Engine Oil Capacity5.1 gal19 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity11.1 gal42 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity11.1 gal42 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity14.1 gal53 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity19.6 gal74 L
Operational Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Axle Oscillation15 degrees15 degrees
Tire Size23.1-2623.1-26
04

Power Train

Brakes - Service Typehydraulic actuated, oil dischydraulic actuated, oil disc
Brakes - Parking Typemechanical shoemechanical shoe
Steering, Frame Articulationfully hydraulic controlfully hydraulic control
Maximum Drawbar Pull43500 lb19731.3 kg
Travel Speed - Forward 13.9 mph6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 26.5 mph10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 39.2 mph14.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 416 mph25.8 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 13.9 mph6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 26.5 mph10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 311.8 mph19 km/h
Transmission Cooler Typeplateplate
Transmission4 fwd/3 rev4 fwd/3 rev
05

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward16.9 mph27.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse12 mph19.3 km/h
06

Weights

Est. Operating Weight29891 lb13558.4 kg
Dozer - Extended Width630 lb285.8 kg
Enclosed Cab100 lb45.4 kg
Grapple - Bunching 1.04 M2 / 11.2 Ft22350 lb1066 kg
Grapple - Bunching 1.16 M2 / 12.5 Ft22460 lb1115.9 kg
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft21550 lb703.1 kg
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr710 lb322.1 kg
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr1476 lb669.6 kg
Winch1630 lb739.4 kg
07

Hydraulic System

Pump Typeaxial pistonaxial piston
Relief Valve Setting3000 psi3000 psi
Circuit Typeclosed-cntr, var flowclosed-cntr, var flow
Steering Valvedirect link, non-followdirect link, non-follow
Steering Cylinder - Bore3 in76.2 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke17 in431.8 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter1.8 in45 mm
Dozer Valvedirect linkagedirect linkage
Dozer Cylinder - Bore4 in101.6 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke14 in355.6 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter2 in50.8 mm
Grapple Valve3 or 4 stack, pilot3 or 4 stack, pilot
Pump Output45.5 gal/min45.5 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity12.9 gal48.9 L
08

Service Refill

Fuel Tank68 gal257.5 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front11 gal41.7 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear11 gal41.7 L
Transmission - Torque Converter14 gal53 L
Mechanical Winch5.1 gal19.4 L
Cooling System9 gal34.1 L
Hydraulic System - Total18 gal68.2 L
Engine Oil4 gal15.2 L
Hydraulic System - Tank14 gal53 L
09

Arch

Arch Typessingle/dual/cablesingle/dual/cable
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach44.3 in1125.3 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest72 in1828.8 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted106.1 in2695 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest14.9 in378.5 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted44.3 in1125.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest107.3 in2725.5 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted48.9 in1242.1 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest104.5 in2654.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted58.7 in1491 mm
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted85.4 in2169.2 mm
Single Function - Reach Minimum65.6 in1666.3 mm
Single Function - Lift Lowest13.5 in342.9 mm
Dual Function - Reach Maximum107.3 in2725.5 mm
Single Function - Reach Maximum99.1 in2517.2 mm
10

Grapple

Bunching - Full Open Height73.8 in1874.6 mm
Bunching - Fully Closed Height60.4 in1532.2 mm
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter5.3 in134.7 mm
Bunching - Reach At Full Open28 in711.2 mm
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height89.1 in2263.2 mm
Bunching - Tong Opening120 in3048 mm
Sorting - Full Open Height61.5 in1562.1 mm
Sorting - Fully Closed Height72 in1828.8 mm
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter3 in76.2 mm
Sorting - Tip To Tip Height86.5 in2197.1 mm
Sorting - Tong Opening100 in2540 mm
Bunching - Capacity12.5 ft21.2 m2
Sorting Capacity9 ft20.9 m2
11

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum38200 lb17327.3 kg
Maximum Line Speed502 ft/min502 ft/min
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)199 ft60.7 m
Drum Diameter12 in304.8 mm
Drum Width7.9 in200.7 mm
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