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Caterpillar PL61 Pipelayer

Category: Pipelayers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: PL61 ➔

The Caterpillar PL61 is a heavy-duty pipelayer designed for efficient pipeline construction and maintenance. Equipped with a robust undercarriage and powerful engine, the PL61 provides excellent stability and lifting capacity for handling large pipes in challenging terrain. Its hydraulic system ensures precise load control, while the operator cab offers enhanced visibility and ergonomic controls for improved safety and productivity. The Caterpillar PL61 pipelayer is widely used in oil, gas, and utility pipeline projects, delivering reliable performance and durability. This model supports various attachments and meets industry standards for heavy lifting and pipeline installation tasks.

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Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.

Boom

Max Lift Capacity

40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Dimensions

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang)	245 in (622 cm)
Boom Length	18 ft (5 m)
Cat C4.4 ACERT Emissions	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 ACERT Emissions	China Nonroad Stage III equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
DEF Tank(1)	5 gal (19 l)
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1995	160 hp (119 kw)
Fuel Tank	69 gal (261 l)
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS	118 in (300 cm)
Height - Top of Stack	112 in (284 cm)
Length - Track on Ground	104 in (264 cm)
Machine Height - Tip of Winch	101 in (257 cm)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249	130 hp (97 kw)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)	132 hp (98 kw)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349	128 hp (95 kw)
Net Power - Caterpillar	125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	123 hp (92 kw)
Operating Length	13 ft (4 m)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Width - Counterweight Extended	187 in (475 cm)
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted	128 in (325 cm)
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed	126 in (320 cm)
Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes	101 in (257 cm)
Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes	109 in (277 cm)

Engine

Bore	4 in (11 cm)
Displacement	403 cu in (6,604 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C6.6 ACERT
Flywheel Power	125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power	125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	125 hp (93 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic Controls

Hydraulic Controls Type	piston type variable two section
Output - Maximum	142 gpm (537 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight	2500 psi

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	142 gpm (537 lpm)
Pump type	piston type variable two section
Relief Valve Pressure	2500 psi

Lift System

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813

40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6 gal (24 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity	6 gal (23 l)
Fuel Capacity	78 gal (295 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	15 gal (58 l)

Pipelaying Equipment

2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)	114 ft/min (35 m/min)
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)	54 ft/min (16 m/min)
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)	76 ft/min (23 m/min)
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)	36 ft/min (11 m/min)
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi)	228 ft/min (69 m/min)
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo)	108 ft/min (33 m/min)
Boom Line Speed	151 ft/min (46 m/min)
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter	162 ft (49 m)
Boom Winch Drum Diameter	10 in (25 cm)
Boom Winch Drum Length	10 in (25 cm)
Boom Winch Flange Diameter	15 in (37 cm)
Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter	130 ft (40 m)
Counterweight Extendible	6,570 lbs (2,980 kg)
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter	239 ft (73 m)
Hook Winch Drum Diameter	9 in (22 cm)
Hook Winch Drum Length	10 in (25 cm)
Hook Winch Flange Diameter	16 in (39 cm)
Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter	130 ft (40 m)
Lift Capacity	40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Service Capacities

Cooling System	6 gal (24 l)
Crankcase - With Filter	4 gal (17 l)
Final Drive - Each	6 gal (23 l)
Fuel Tank	78 gal (295 l)
Hydraulic Tank	15 gal (58 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	4,650 cu in (76,200 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - LGP	6,200 cu in (101,600 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - Narrow	4,650 cu in (76,200 cu cm)
Ground Pressure - LGP	6.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Narrow	8.2 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - LGP	5.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow	7.8 psi
Number of Shoes - Each Side	40
Number of Shoes per Side	40
Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side	40/8
Number of Track Rollers per Side	7
Shoe Size	22 in (56 cm)
Track Gauge	7 ft (2 m)
Track Gauge - LGP	79 in (201 cm)
Track Gauge - Narrow	70 in (178 cm)
Track on Ground	104 in (264 cm)
Track Rollers - Each Side	7
Track Shoe Width - LGP	30 in (76 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Narrow	22 in (56 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP	560/760 mm (22/30 in)

Weights

Operating Weight	37,480 lbs (17,001 kg)
Operating Weight - LGP	39,242 lbs (17,800 kg)
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes	37,480 lbs (17,001 kg)
Shipping Weight - LGP	37,192 lbs (16,870 kg)
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes	35,428 lbs (16,070 kg)

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