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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 527 Grapple

The Caterpillar 527 Grapple is a 21.4 t-class skidder with a 150 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight47134.9 lb21380 kg
03Selected published values20
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 19.92 ft / 6070 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 10.83 ft / 3300 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.75 ft / 531.8 mm
  • Blade Width: 10.41 ft / 3170 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 527 Grapple include published operating weight of 47134.9 lb / 21380 kg, published engine power of 150 hp / 111.9 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 19.92 ft / 6070 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 (19.92 ft / 6070 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (10.83 ft / 3300 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.75 ft / 531.8 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 527: 10 of 17 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 527Caterpillar 527 Grapple
DimensionsOverall Length3.68 ft / 1120 mm19.92 ft / 6070 mm
DimensionsHeight To Top Of Cab10.83 ft / 3298 mm10.83 ft / 3300 mm
DimensionsGround Clearance3.55 ft / 1080 mm1.75 ft / 531.8 mm
DimensionsBlade Width11.02 ft / 3358 mm10.41 ft / 3170 mm
DimensionsMax Line Pull - Bare Drum7056527.97 lb / 31389 kN29200 lb / 129.89 kN
UndercarriageLength Of Track On Ground9.34 ft / 2846 mm9.36 ft / 2850 mm
EngineEngine Model3304 DIT Engine / 3304 DIT Engine3304 / 3304
EngineGross Power166 hp / 123.8 kw150 hp / 111.9 kw
OperationalOperating Weight39043.9 lb / 17710 kg47134.9 lb / 21380 kg
OperationalFuel Capacity75.1 gal / 284 L67.7 gal / 256 L

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
DimensionsReach Of Grapple At Ground Level4.98 ft1515 mm
DimensionsTong Opening At Tips8.34 ft2540 mm
DimensionsGrapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip9.05 ft20.84 m2

Not published for this option: Wheelbase, Drum Capacity At Cable Width, Max Blade Height, Number Of Shoes Per Side, Ground Pressure, Number Of Cylinders, Net Power, Power Measured @, Cooling System Fluid Capacity, Engine Oil Capacity, Transmission Fluid Capacity, Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity, Operational Voltage, Alternator Supplied Amperage, Transmission Type, Number Of Forward Gears, Number Of Reverse Gears, Max Speed - Forward, Max Speed - Reverse, Pump Type, Pump Flow, Relief Valve Pressure

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