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Home / Equipment / Caterpillar Machines / Pipelayers / 572R Series 2 Pipelayer

Caterpillar 572R Series 2 Pipelayer

Engineered for demanding work. The 572R Series 2 power and versatility, combined with rugged components, are designed for tough and varied working conditions. This machine offers you the reliability and durability you expect from Cat Pipelayers.


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Overview &
Specifications		Features
& Benefits		Standard
Equipment		Optional
Equipment		Work Tools &
Attachments		 

Engine
Engine ModelCatŪ 3176C
Flywheel Power240 hp / 179 kW
Gross Power258 hp / 192 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar240.04 hp / 179 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249240 hp / 179 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269240 hp / 179 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349238 hp / 177 kW
Net Power - DIN 70020248 PS
Bore4.9 in / 125 mm
Stroke5.5 in / 140 mm
Displacement629 in3 / 10.3 L

Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity90000 lb / 40800 kg
Boom Length20 ft / 6.1 m
Hook Winch Drum Diameter10 in / 254 mm
Rope Minimum Breaking Strength58800 lb / 261.66 kN
Boom Winch Drum Diameter8.5 in / 224 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter18 in / 457 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter16 in / 406 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length11 in / 279 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length10 in / 254 mm
Diameter - Wire Rope.75 in / 19 mm
Hook Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter263 ft / 80.16 m
Boom Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter170 ft / 51.82 m
Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter165 ft / 50.29 m
Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter132 ft / 40.23 m
Boom Line Speed241 ft/min / 73 m/min
4 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)36 ft/min / 11 m/min
4 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)75 ft/min / 22 m/min
Removable Counterweight - Number of Segments9
Removable Counterweight - 2 Each At815 lb / 370 kg
Removable Counterweight - 7 Each At1055 lb / 478.5 kg
Removable Counterweight - 9 Segments, Total Of 9015 lb / 4089 kg
Total Weight Extendable11184 lb / 5073 kg

Weights
Operating Weight70206 lb / 31845 kg
Shipping Weight68013 lb / 30850 kg

Transmission
Max Forward Speed6.55 mph / 10.54 km/h
Max Reverse Speed8.44 mph / 13.58 km/h
1 Forward2.19 mph / 3.52 km/h
2 Forward3.79 mph / 6.1 km/h
3 Forward6.55 mph / 10.54 km/h
1 Reverse2.82 mph / 4.54 km/h
2 Reverse4.88 mph / 7.85 km/h
3 Reverse8.44 mph / 13.58 km/h

Undercarriage
Number of Shoes - Each Side43
Track Rollers - Each Side7
Track Gauge88 in / 2235 mm
Track on Ground125 in / 3176 mm
Track Shoe Width - Standard26 in / 660 mm
Track Shoe Width - Optional30 in / 760 mm
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe6500 in2 / 4.19 m2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe7462 in2 / 4.81 m2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe10.8 psi / 74.46 kPa
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe9.41 psi / 64.88 kPa

Service Capacities
Fuel Tank126.5 gal / 479 L
Crankcase (with Filter)8.2 gal / 31 L
Transmission, Bevel Gear, and Steering Clutch48.3 gal / 183 L
Final Drives (each)3.4 gal / 13 L
Cooling System20.4 gal / 77.4 L
Hydraulic Tank14.3 gal / 54.1 L
Recoil Spring Compartments (each)15 gal / 57 L

Dimensions
Track Gauge88 in / 2235 mm
Width of Tractor - Standard Shoes114 in / 2895 mm
Width of Tractor - Boom Removed144 in / 3659 mm
Width of Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed144.05 in / 3659 mm
Width of Tractor - Counterweight Extended206 in / 5228 mm
Machine Height - Tip of Grouser to Top of Winch114 in / 2895 mm
Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis)24.9 in / 634 mm
Length of Track on Ground125 in / 3176 mm
Operating Length (with Drawbar)186 in / 4736 mm
Height to Top of Stack133 in / 3553 mm
Grouser Height2.8 in / 71 mm
Ground Clearance (SAE J1234)16.4 in / 416 mm
Boom Height - Tip of Grouser at SAE 4 ft (1.22 m) Overhang265 in / 6728 mm

Hydraulic Controls
TypePressure compensating piston-type pump.
Output - Maximum74.2 gal/min / 281 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight2500 psi / 17240 kPa
Relief Valve Setting - Hook and Boom Winch4786 psi / 33000 kPa

 
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