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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 545

The Caterpillar 545 is a skidder of about 18.2 t; its 3306 DITA Engine engine is rated at 200 hp.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Skidder category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight40161.7 lb18217 kg
03Selected published values138
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 26.08 ft / 7947.9 mm
  • Overall Width: 11.11 ft / 3385.06 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 11.05 ft / 3366.4 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.99 ft / 605.54 mm
Typical use

Skidders are commonly used to move felled timber from the cutting area to a landing. Published rows for Caterpillar 545 include published operating weight of 40161.7 lb / 18217 kg, published engine power of 225 hp / 167.8 kw, the published “Overall Length” field of 26.08 ft / 7947.9 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 (26.08 ft / 7947.9 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (11.11 ft / 3385.06 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (11.05 ft / 3366.4 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 Length26.08 ft7947.9 mm
Overall Width11.11 ft3385.06 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11.05 ft3366.4 mm
Ground Clearance1.99 ft605.54 mm
Wheelbase12.6 ft3838.1 mm
Tong Opening At Tips10.76 ft3277 mm
Blade Width10.3 ft3138 mm
Max Blade Height82.22 in2088.2 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum45186.6 lb201 kN
Max Line Speed360.9 ft/min110 m/min
Wheel Base12.6 in0.32 m
Length23.72 ft7229.86 mm
Cable Width11 in279.4 mm
Drum Capacity At Cable Width147.64 ft45 m
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip16.15 ft21.5 m2
Height11.08 ft3375.41 mm
02

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3306 DITA Engine3306 DITA Engine
Gross Power225 hp167.8 kw
Net Power200 hp149.2 kw
Displacement638 cu in10.5 L
Bore4.8 in120.7 mm
Stroke6 in152.4 mm
Net Power - Iso 9249200 hp149.2 kw
Net Power - Sae J1349198 hp147.7 kw
Gross Power - Sae J1995225 hp167.8 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/1269200 hp149.2 kw
Net Flywheel Power200 hp149.2 kw
Derating Altitude10663 ft3250.1 m
Governed Speed At Rated Power2200 rpm2200 rpm
Air CleanerDry precleanerDry precleaner
Electrical System24V24V
Battery Quantity22
Battery - Volts12V12V
Battery Capacity950 CCA950 CCA
Fan TypeBlowerBlower
Starting SystemDirect electricDirect electric
Fan Speed1981 rpm1981 rpm
03

Operational

Operating Weight40161.7 lb18217 kg
Fuel Capacity99.9 gal378 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity14.8 gal56 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.7 gal29 L
Front Diff Fluid Capacity13.8 gal52 L
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity19.6 gal74 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity14.3 gal54 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity32.5 gal123 L
Operational Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage75 amps75 amps
Tire Size30.5 x 32 16 PR30.5 x 32 16 PR
04

Power Train

Brakes - Service TypeEnclosed wet discEnclosed wet disc
Brakes - Parking TypeDrumDrum
Steering, Frame ArticulationFull Hydraulic ControlFull Hydraulic Control
Maximum Drawbar Pull43762.5 lb19850.4 kg
Travel Speed - Forward 14 mph6.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 25.6 mph9.1 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 36.8 mph11 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 49.5 mph15.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 13.9 mph6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 26.5 mph10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 311.6 mph18.7 km/h
Transmission Cooler TypePlatePlate
Transmission5fwd/3rev countershaft, powershift5fwd/3rev countershaft, powershift
Travel Speed - Forward 517.1 mph27.6 km/h
Torque Converter - ModelC484-E3611 AAAC484-E3611 AAA
Transmission Cooler LocationLower tank radiatorLower tank radiator
Torque Converter TypeRotating housing, single stageRotating housing, single stage
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeCounter-Shaft PowershiftCounter-Shaft Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears55
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward17.1 mph27.5 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse11.6 mph18.6 km/h
06

Weights

Est. Operating Weight44600 lb20230.3 kg
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr5190 lb2354.2 kg
Arch - Cable Skidding2100 lb952.6 kg
Decking Blade2630 lb1193 kg
Enclosed Rops + Ac2651 lb1202.5 kg
Open Rops2360 lb1070.5 kg
Frame - Cable Fenders4822 lb2187.3 kg
Frame - No Fenders2855 lb1295.1 kg
Lights - 4 Standard48 lb21.8 kg
Lights - 8 Optional259 lb117.5 kg
Starting Aid - Ether5 lb2.3 kg
Tires - 35.5l X 32, 16 Pr6510 lb2952.9 kg
07

Hydraulic System

Pump Typeaxial pistonaxial piston
Relief Valve Setting3045 psi3045 psi
Circuit Typeclosed cntr, var flowclosed cntr, var flow
Steering Valvedirect link, non-followdirect link, non-follow
Steering Cylinder - Bore3.5 in88.9 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke16.9 in429.3 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter2 in50.8 mm
Dozer Valvedirect linkagedirect linkage
Dozer Cylinder - Bore4 in101.6 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke34.3 in871.3 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter2.3 in57.2 mm
Grapple Valve3 or 4 stack, pilot3 or 4 stack, pilot
Pump Output50 gal/min50 gal/min
Reservoir Tank Capacity17 gal64.4 L
08

Hydraulic

Pump TypeAxial PistonAxial Piston
09

Service Refill

Fuel Tank99.8 gal377.8 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front13.7 gal51.9 L
Differential - Final Drives - Rear19.6 gal74.2 L
Transmission - Torque Converter14 gal53 L
Mechanical Winch6.6 gal25 L
Cooling System14.8 gal56.1 L
Hydraulic System - Total32 gal121.2 L
Engine Oil7 gal26.5 L
Hydraulic System - Tank17 gal64.4 L
10

Arch

Arch Typesdual/cabledual/cable
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach51.3 in1303.1 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest73.9 in1877.1 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted109.3 in2776.3 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest14.6 in370.9 mm
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted51.1 in1298 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest104.5 in2654.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted62.3 in1582.5 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest107 in2717.8 mm
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted70.6 in1793.3 mm
Dual Function - Reach Maximum124.9 in3172.5 mm
11

Grapple

Bunching - Full Open Height75.9 in1927.9 mm
Bunching - Fully Closed Height47.9 in1216.7 mm
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter5.4 in137.2 mm
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height85.5 in2171.7 mm
Bunching - Tong Opening128 in3251.2 mm
Bunching - Capacity16.6 ft21.6 m2
Thinning - Capacity19 ft21.8 m2
Thinning - Tip To Tip Height89.7 in2278.4 mm
Thinning - Tong Opening135 in3429 mm
Thinning - Full Open Height74.9 in1902.5 mm
Thinning - Minimum Stem Diameter9.2 in233.7 mm
Thinning - Fully Closed Height54.6 in1386.9 mm
12

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum45200 lb20502.4 kg
Maximum Line Speed360 ft/min360 ft/min
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)148 ft45.2 m
Drum Diameter10 in254 mm
Drum Width11 in279.4 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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