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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 525B

The Caterpillar 525B is a skidder of about 16.2 t; its 3126 DITA Diesel 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 Weight35800 lb16238.7 kg
03Selected published values126
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 21.29 ft / 6487 mm
  • Overall Width: 11.11 ft / 3385.82 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 10.61 ft / 3233 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.52 ft / 463.3 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 525B include published operating weight of 35800 lb / 16238.7 kg, published engine power of 180 hp / 134.3 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 21.29 ft / 6487 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 (21.29 ft / 6487 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (11.11 ft / 3385.82 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.61 ft / 3233 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 Length21.29 ft6487 mm
Overall Width11.11 ft3385.82 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.61 ft3233 mm
Ground Clearance1.52 ft463.3 mm
Wheelbase11.6 ft3533 mm
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level8.95 ft2725.4 mm
Tong Opening At Tips8.34 ft2540 mm
Height Of Grapple From Ground9.5 ft2893 mm
Single Function Arch_ -6911
Wheel Base11.6 ft0.3 m
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum39341.57 lb175 kN
Drum Capacity At Cable Width147.64 ft45 m
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip23649.39 ft22197.1 m2
Height10.51 ft3203.2 mm
Length20.14 ft6137.15 mm
Blade Width8.79 ft2678 mm
Max Line Speed339.9 ft/min103.6 m/min
02

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3126 DITA Diesel3126 DITA Diesel
Gross Power180 hp134.3 kw
Net Power160 hp119.4 kw
Displacement441.8 cu in7.3 L
Bore4.4 in110 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249160 hp119.4 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349160 hp119.4 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995180 hp134.3 kw
Net Flywheel Power160 hp119.4 kw
Derating Altitude10663 ft3250.1 m
Governed Speed At Rated Power2200 rpm2200 rpm
Air Cleanerdry centrifugal precleanerdry centrifugal precleaner
Electrical System24 V24 V
Battery Quantity22
Battery - Volts12 V12 V
Battery Capacity950 CCA950 CCA
Fan Typeblowerblower
Starting Systemdirect electricdirect electric
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed779.1 @ 1400 Nm779.1 @ 1400 Nm
Fan Speed1909 rpm1909 rpm
03

Operational

Operating Weight35800 lb16238.7 kg
Fuel Capacity83.2 gal315 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity13.2 gal50 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.2 gal27 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity13.8 gal52 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity13.8 gal52 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity14.3 gal54 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity32.5 gal123 L
Tire Size30.5 x 3230.5 x 32
04

Power Train

Brakes - Service Typehydraulic, wet dischydraulic, wet disc
Brakes - Parking Typedrumdrum
Steering, Frame Articulationhydraulic controlhydraulic control
Maximum Drawbar Pull38730 lb17567.7 kg
Travel Speed - Forward 14 mph6.4 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 25.6 mph9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 36.8 mph10.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 49.5 mph15.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 13.9 mph6.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 26.5 mph10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 311.6 mph18.6 km/h
Transmission Cooler TypePlatePlate
TransmissionCountershaft 5fwd/3revCountershaft 5fwd/3rev
Travel Speed - Forward 517.1 mph27.6 km/h
Torque Converter - Model3308 Lock-up3308 Lock-up
Torque Converter Typesngl stg, rotating housingsngl stg, rotating housing
05

Transmission

Number Of Forward Gears55
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward17.1 mph27.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse11.6 mph18.6 km/h
06

Weights

Est. Operating Weight35800 lb16238.7 kg
07

Hydraulic System

Pump Typeaxial pistonaxial piston
Relief Valve Setting3045 psi3045 psi
Circuit Typeclosed cntr, load sensingclosed cntr, load sensing
Steering Valvedirect link, non-followdirect link, non-follow
Steering Cylinder - Bore3 in75.5 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke17.1 in432.4 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter1.8 in44 mm
Dozer Valvedirect linkage controldirect linkage control
Dozer Cylinder - Bore4 in100.4 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke18.4 in465.6 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter2.3 in56.7 mm
Grapple Valve3or4 stack, pilot control3or4 stack, pilot control
Pump Output50 gal/min50 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity16.5 gal62.5 L
08

Hydraulic

Pump TypeAxial PistonAxial Piston
09

Service Refill

Fuel Tank83.2 gal315 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front13.8 gal52 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear13.8 gal52 L
Transmission - Torque Converter14.3 gal54 L
Mechanical Winch6.5 gal24.5 L
Cooling System13.2 gal50 L
Hydraulic System - Total32.5 gal123 L
Engine Oil7.2 gal27 L
Hydraulic System - Tank16.5 gal62.5 L
10

Arch

Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach45.3 in1150.7 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest72 in1828.8 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted106.1 in2695 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest107.3 in2725.5 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted44.3 in1125.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest104.5 in2654.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted48.9 in1242.1 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest107.3 in2725.5 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted58.7 in1491 mm
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted85.4 in2169.2 mm
Dual Function - Reach Maximum110.3 in2801.7 mm
Single Function - Reach Maximum99.1 in2517.2 mm
11

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 - 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
12

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum39300 lb17826.2 kg
Maximum Line Speed340 ft/min340 ft/min
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)148 ft45.2 m
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Drum Width6.7 in170 mm
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In)106 ft32.4 m
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)82 ft25 m
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