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Caterpillar 587T Pipelayer

Engineered for reliable production in the toughest conditions. The 587T's high horsepower and rugged components are designed for tough and varied working conditions. This machine offers the reliability and durability expected from Cat Pipelayers.


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

Engine
Engine ModelCat® C15 ACERT™
Flywheel Power366 hp / 273 kW
Gross Power394 hp / 294 kW
Net Power - Cat366 hp / 273 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249366 hp / 273 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349362 hp / 270 kW
Net Power - EU 80/1269366 hp / 273 kW
Bore5.4 in / 137 mm
Stroke6.75 in / 172 mm
Displacement928 in3 / 15.2 L

Operating Specifications
Lift Capacity202000 lb / 91625 kg
Max Forward Speed5.84 mph / 9.4 km/h
Max Reverse Speed7.64 mph / 12.3 km/h
Hook Winch Drum Diameter12.48 in / 317 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter12.48 in / 317 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter24.02 in / 610 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter24.02 in / 610 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length13.31 in / 338 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length13.31 in / 338 mm
Hook Winch Capacity593.83 ft / 181 m
Boom Winch Capacity593.83 ft / 181 m
Hook w/Wire Rope Installed406.82 ft / 124 m
Boom w/Wire Rope Installed205.05 ft / 62.5 m

Weights
Operating Weight117000 lb / 53070 kg
Shipping Weight116000 lb / 52616 kg

Undercarriage
Shoe TypeSuper Extreme Service
Width of standard shoes34 in / 864 mm
Number of shoes (each side)47
Grouser Height3.66 in / 93 mm
Pitch8.5 in / 215.9 mm
Ground Clearance20.3 in / 516 mm
Track guage100 in / 2540 mm
Length of track on ground141 in / 3587 mm
Ground contact area with 864 mm (34") shoes9613 in2 / 6.2 m2
Number of rollers (each side)9
Number of Carrier Rollers1 per side

Service Capacities
Fuel Tank150 gal / 568 L
Crankcase and filter10 gal / 38 L
Final drive (each side)3.4 gal / 12.8 L
Cooling system20.3 gal / 77 L
Hydraulic tank30 gal / 114 L
Power Train41 gal / 155 L
Roller Frames (each)19 gal / 73 L
Variable Fan Hub.82 gal / 3.1 L

Hydraulic System
Pump TypePiston - type, Variable, two section
Pump output - max142 gal/min / 540 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight3000 psi / 17225 kPa
Pump output - steering7.3 gal/min / 27.6 L/min
Pump Output - Counterweight (gear)25.9 gal/min / 98 L/min

Dimensions
Width to outside of track11.16 ft / 3403 mm
Shipping width (boom and counterweight removed)13.25 ft / 4038 mm
SAE ground clearance20.31 in / 516 mm
Boom height30.36 ft / 9254 mm
Height to retracted counterweight11.5 ft / 3505 mm
Grouser height3.66 in / 93 mm
Operating length18 ft / 5486 mm
Shipping height (boom removed)11.5 ft / 3505 mm

Transmission
1 Forward1.9 mph / 3 km/h
2 Forward3.3 mph / 5.4 km/h
3 Forward5.8 mph / 9.4 km/h
1 Reverse2.5 mph / 4 km/h
2 Reverse4.4 mph / 7 km/h
3 Reverse7.7 mph / 12.3 km/h
1F - Drawbar Pull 139 lbf / 618.5 N
2F - Drawbar Pull 76 lbf / 338.2 N
3F - Drawbar Pull 42 lbf / 186.9 N

 
INDIANA'S LEADING EQUIPMENT DEALER

MacAllister Machinery has 14 convenient locations throughout Indiana: Beech Grove, Bloomington, Fishers, Fort Wayne, Greensburg, Indianapolis (HQ, Power Systems), Indianapolis (West), Lafayette, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend, Terre Haute, and Washington.

Headquarters: 7515 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: (317) 545-2151  In-State Toll Free: (800) 382-1896  Out of State Toll Free: (800) 227-3228