- Overall Length: 27.46 ft / 8369 mm
- Overall Width: 11.15 ft / 3398 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 10.45 ft / 3184.4 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.91 ft / 581 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 525C Grapple
The Caterpillar 525C Grapple pairs the C7 Acert engine (182 hp) with an operating weight near 17.7 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight39045 lb17710.6 kg
03Selected published values43
Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 525C Grapple include published operating weight of 39045 lb / 17710.6 kg, published engine power of 196 hp / 146.2 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 27.46 ft / 8369 mm. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Overall Length” field (27.46 ft / 8369 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Overall Width” field (11.15 ft / 3398 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.45 ft / 3184.4 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
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Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Overall Length27.46 ft8369 mm
Overall Width11.15 ft3398 mm
Height To Top Of Cab10.45 ft3184.4 mm
Ground Clearance1.91 ft581 mm
Wheelbase11.6 ft3534 mm
Max Height Of Boom12.34 ft3760 mm
Tong Opening At Tips10.01 ft3050 mm
Max Line Speed132 ft/min40.24 m/min
Max Blade Height54.38 in1381 mm
Cable Width0.75 in19 mm
Drum Capacity At Cable Width154 ft46.94 m
Drum Diameter0.75 in19.05 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip12.49 ft21.16 m2
Blade Width10.3 ft3138 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum39342 lb175.01 kN
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC7 AcertC7 Acert
Gross Power196 hp146.2 kw
Net Power182 hp135.8 kw
Peak Torque660.9 lb ft896 Nm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
Displacement439 cu in7.2 L
Operational
Operating Weight39045 lb17710.6 kg
Fuel Capacity83.2 gal315 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity15 gal56.8 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.1 gal26.9 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity13.7 gal51.9 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity13.7 gal51.9 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity14.2 gal53.8 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity29.6 gal112.1 L
Operational Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Steering Angle45 degrees45 degrees
Tire Size30.5x 32 16PR30.5x 32 16PR
Transmission
Transmission TypeCountershaft powershiftCountershaft powershift
Number Of Forward Gears55
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward17.1 mph27.6 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse11.6 mph18.7 km/h
Hydraulic
Pump TypePiston pump, variable displacementPiston pump, variable displacement
Pump Flow46 gal/min174.2 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3045 psi20994.6 kPa
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