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Caterpillar PL61 Pipelayer

Engineered for reliable production in the toughest conditions. The PL61'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® C6.6 ACERT™
Flywheel Power125 hp / 93 kW
Gross Power152 hp / 113.4 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349123.4 hp / 92.1 kW
Bore4.13 in / 105 mm
Stroke5 in / 127 mm
Displacement403 in3 / 6.6 L

Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity40000 lb / 18145 kg
Boom Length18 ft / 5.49 m
Hook Winch Drum Diameter8.5 in / 216 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter9.63 in / 245 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter15.5 in / 398 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter14.63 in / 372 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length10 in / 254 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length10 in / 254 mm
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter239 ft / 72.85 m
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter162 ft / 49.38 m
Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter162 ft / 49.38 m
Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter130 ft / 25.91 m
Boom Line Speed151 ft/min / 46 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo)108 ft/min / 33 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi)228 ft/min / 69.5 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)54 ft/min / 16.5 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)114 ft/min / 34.8 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)36 ft/min / 11 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)76 ft/min / 23.2 m/min
Removable Counterweight - Number of Segments14
Removable Counterweight - 7 Each At149 lb / 67.7 kg
Removable Counterweight - 9 Each At253 lb / 114.8 kg
Total Weight Extendable2714 lb / 1231 kg

Weights
Operating Weight37480 lb / 17000 kg

Undercarriage
Number of Shoes - Each Side40
Track Rollers - Each Side7
Track Gauge79 in / 2000 mm
Track on Ground104 in / 2645 mm
Track Shoe Width - Standard22 in / 560 mm
Track Shoe Width - LGP (1)30 in / 760 mm
Track Shoe Width - LGP (2)24 in / 610 mm
Ground Contact Area - Standard Shoe4650 in2 / 3 m2
Ground Contact Area - LGP (1) Shoe6200 in2 / 4 m2
Ground Contact Area - LGP (2) Shoe4960 in2 / 3.2 m2
Ground Pressure - Standard Shoe8.2 psi / 56.3 kPa
Ground Pressure - LGP (1) Shoe6.3 psi / 43.4 kPa
Ground Pressure - LGP (2) Shoe7.8 psi / 54.1 kPa

Service Capacities
Fuel Tank77.9 gal / 295 L
Crankcase (with Filter)4.35 gal / 16.5 L
Final Drives (each)6 gal / 23 L
Cooling System6.4 gal / 24.4 L
Hydraulic Tank15.3 gal / 58 L

Hydraulic Controls
Typepiston type, variable, two section
Output - Maximum142 gal/min / 540 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight2500 psi / 17237 kPa

 
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