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Caterpillar 572R Series 2 Pipelayer
Caterpillar 572R Series 2 PipelayerEngineered 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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| Engine | |
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| Engine Model | Cat® 3176C |
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| Flywheel Power | 240 hp / 179 kW |
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| Gross Power | 258 hp / 192 kW |
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| Net Power - Caterpillar | 240.04 hp / 179 kW |
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 240 hp / 179 kW |
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 240 hp / 179 kW |
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 238 hp / 177 kW |
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| Net Power - DIN 70020 | 248 PS |
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| Bore | 4.9 in / 125 mm |
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| Stroke | 5.5 in / 140 mm |
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| Displacement | 629 in3 / 10.3 L |
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| Gross Power – ISO 14396 | 253 hp / 189 kW |
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| Pipelaying Equipment | |
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| Lift Capacity | 90000 lb / 40800 kg |
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| Boom Length | 20 ft / 6.1 m |
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| Hook Winch Drum Diameter | 10 in / 254 mm |
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| Rope Minimum Breaking Strength | 58800 lb / 261.66 kN |
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| Boom Winch Drum Diameter | 8.5 in / 224 mm |
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| Hook Winch Flange Diameter | 18 in / 457 mm |
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| Boom Winch Flange Diameter | 16 in / 406 mm |
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| Hook Winch Drum Length | 11 in / 279 mm |
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| Boom Winch Drum Length | 10 in / 254 mm |
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| Diameter - Wire Rope | .75 in / 19 mm |
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| Hook Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter | 263 ft / 80.16 m |
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| Boom Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter | 170 ft / 51.82 m |
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| Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter | 165 ft / 50.29 m |
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| Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter | 132 ft / 40.23 m |
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| Boom Line Speed | 241 ft/min / 73 m/min |
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| 4 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) | 36 ft/min / 11 m/min |
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| 4 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) | 75 ft/min / 22 m/min |
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| Removable Counterweight - Number of Segments | 9 |
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| Removable Counterweight - 2 Each At | 815 lb / 370 kg |
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| Removable Counterweight - 7 Each At | 1055 lb / 478.5 kg |
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| Removable Counterweight - 9 Segments, Total Of | 9015 lb / 4089 kg |
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| Total Weight Extendable | 11184 lb / 5073 kg |
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| Weights | |
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| Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes | 70206 lb / 31845 kg |
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| Shipping Weight | 68013 lb / 30850 kg |
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| Transmission | |
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| Max Forward Speed | 6.55 mph / 10.54 km/h |
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| Max Reverse Speed | 8.44 mph / 13.58 km/h |
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| 1 Forward | 2.19 mph / 3.52 km/h |
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| 2 Forward | 3.79 mph / 6.1 km/h |
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| 3 Forward | 6.55 mph / 10.54 km/h |
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| 1 Reverse | 2.82 mph / 4.54 km/h |
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| 2 Reverse | 4.88 mph / 7.85 km/h |
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| 3 Reverse | 8.44 mph / 13.58 km/h |
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| Undercarriage | |
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| Number of Shoes - Each Side | 43 |
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| Track Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
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| Track Gauge | 88 in / 2235 mm |
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| Track on Ground | 125 in / 3176 mm |
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| Track Shoe Width - Narrow | 26 in / 660 mm |
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| Track Shoe Width - Optional | 30 in / 760 mm |
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| Ground Contact Area - Narrow | 6500 in2 / 4.19 m2 |
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| Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe | 7462 in2 / 4.81 m2 |
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| Ground Pressure - Narrow | 10.8 psi / 74.46 kPa |
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| Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe | 9.41 psi / 64.88 kPa |
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| Service Capacities | |
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| Fuel Tank | 126.5 gal / 479 L |
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| Crankcase (with Filter) | 8.2 gal / 31 L |
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| Transmission, Bevel Gear, and Steering Clutch | 48.3 gal / 183 L |
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| Final Drives (each) | 3.4 gal / 13 L |
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| Cooling System | 20.4 gal / 77.4 L |
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| Hydraulic Tank | 14.3 gal / 54.1 L |
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| Recoil Spring Compartments (each) | 15 gal / 57 L |
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| Dimensions | |
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| Track Gauge | 88 in / 2235 mm |
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| Width of Tractor - Standard Shoes | 114 in / 2895 mm |
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| Width of Tractor - Boom Removed | 144 in / 3659 mm |
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| Width of Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed | 144.05 in / 3659 mm |
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| Width of Tractor - Counterweight Extended | 206 in / 5228 mm |
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| Machine Height - Tip of Grouser to Top of Winch | 114 in / 2895 mm |
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| Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis) | 24.9 in / 634 mm |
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| Length of Track on Ground | 125 in / 3176 mm |
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| Operating Length (with Drawbar) | 186 in / 4736 mm |
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| Height to Top of Stack | 133 in / 3553 mm |
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| Grouser Height | 2.8 in / 71 mm |
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| Ground Clearance (SAE J1234) | 16.4 in / 416 mm |
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| Boom Height - Tip of Grouser at SAE 4 ft (1.22 m) Overhang | 265 in / 6728 mm |
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| Hydraulic Controls | |
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| Type | Pressure compensating piston-type pump. |
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| Output - Maximum | 74.2 gal/min / 281 L/min |
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| Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight | 2500 psi / 17240 kPa |
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| Relief Valve Setting - Hook and Boom Winch | 4786 psi / 33000 kPa |
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