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Caterpillar PL61 Pipelayer

The Caterpillar PL61 Pipelayer boasts impressive capabilities and specifications, designed to handle heavy lifting tasks with ease. With a maximum lift capacity of 40,000 lbs and a range of pipelaying equipment speeds and capacities, this machine is equipped to efficiently complete a variety of challenging jobs. Featuring a powerful Cat C6.6 ACERT engine, advanced hydraulic controls, and a sturdy undercarriage, the PL61 offers reliable performance and durability in demanding work environments. Learn more about the PL61's specifications and capabilities below.


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General Specifications

Air Conditioning System

Air ConditioningThe 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 Capacity40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Dimensions

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang)245 in (622 cm)
Boom Length18 ft (5 m)
Cat C4.4 ACERT EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 ACERT EmissionsChina Nonroad Stage III equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
DEF Tank(1)5 gal (19 l)
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1995160 hp (119 kw)
Fuel Tank69 gal (261 l)
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS118 in (300 cm)
Height - Top of Stack112 in (284 cm)
Length - Track on Ground104 in (264 cm)
Machine Height - Tip of Winch101 in (257 cm)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249130 hp (97 kw)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)132 hp (98 kw)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349128 hp (95 kw)
Net Power - Caterpillar125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349123 hp (92 kw)
Operating Length13 ft (4 m)
Track Gauge7 ft (2 m)
Width - Counterweight Extended187 in (475 cm)
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted128 in (325 cm)
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed126 in (320 cm)
Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes101 in (257 cm)
Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes109 in (277 cm)

Engine

Bore4 in (11 cm)
Displacement403 cu in (6,604 cu cm)
Engine ModelCat C6.6 ACERT
Flywheel Power125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power125 hp (93 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249125 hp (93 kw)
Stroke5 in (13 cm)

Hydraulic Controls

Hydraulic Controls Typepiston type variable two section
Output - Maximum142 gpm (537 lpm)
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight2500 psi

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity142 gpm (537 lpm)
Pump typepiston type variable two section
Relief Valve Pressure2500 psi

Lift System

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 881340,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity6 gal (24 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity6 gal (23 l)
Fuel Capacity78 gal (295 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity15 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 Speed151 ft/min (46 m/min)
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter162 ft (49 m)
Boom Winch Drum Diameter10 in (25 cm)
Boom Winch Drum Length10 in (25 cm)
Boom Winch Flange Diameter15 in (37 cm)
Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter130 ft (40 m)
Counterweight Extendible6,570 lbs (2,980 kg)
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter239 ft (73 m)
Hook Winch Drum Diameter9 in (22 cm)
Hook Winch Drum Length10 in (25 cm)
Hook Winch Flange Diameter16 in (39 cm)
Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter130 ft (40 m)
Lift Capacity40,000 lbs (18,144 kg)

Service Capacities

Cooling System6 gal (24 l)
Crankcase - With Filter4 gal (17 l)
Final Drive - Each6 gal (23 l)
Fuel Tank78 gal (295 l)
Hydraulic Tank15 gal (58 l)

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area4,650 cu in (76,200 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - LGP6,200 cu in (101,600 cu cm)
Ground Contact Area - Narrow4,650 cu in (76,200 cu cm)
Ground Pressure - LGP6.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Narrow8.2 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - LGP5.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow7.8 psi
Number of Shoes - Each Side40
Number of Shoes per Side40
Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side40/8
Number of Track Rollers per Side7
Shoe Size22 in (56 cm)
Track Gauge7 ft (2 m)
Track Gauge - LGP79 in (201 cm)
Track Gauge - Narrow70 in (178 cm)
Track on Ground104 in (264 cm)
Track Rollers - Each Side7
Track Shoe Width - LGP30 in (76 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Narrow22 in (56 cm)
Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP560/760 mm (22/30 in)

Weights

Operating Weight37,480 lbs (17,001 kg)
Operating Weight - LGP39,242 lbs (17,800 kg)
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes37,480 lbs (17,001 kg)
Shipping Weight - LGP37,192 lbs (16,870 kg)
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes35,428 lbs (16,070 kg)

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