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Caterpillar 517 Track Skidder

The 517 Skidder is a state-of-the-art machine that represents Caterpillar's commitment to the logging industry. The 517 Skidder builds upon a strong history of reliability and durability set by the 527 and previous generations of Caterpillar track-type skidders.

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Overview &
Specifications

Features
& Benefits

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Equipment

Optional
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Work Tools &
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Engine

Net Flywheel Power	120 hp / 89.5 kW

Engine Model	Cat® 3304 DIT

Gross Power	136 hp / 101 kW

Operating Specifications

Track on Ground	114.57 in / 2910 mm

Travel Speed - Fwd. 1st	2.3 mph / 3.7 km/h

Travel Speed - Fwd. 2nd	4.1 mph / 6.6 km/h

Travel Speed - Fwd. 3rd	7.1 mph / 11.5 km/h

Travel Speed - Rev. 1st	2.8 mph / 4.6 km/h

Travel Speed - Rev. 2nd	5 mph / 8 km/h

Travel Speed - Rev. 3rd	8.8 mph / 14.2 km/h

Steering	Clutch/Brake

Weights

Operating Weight	38234.72 lb / 17343 kg

Fuel Tank

Fuel Capacity	69 gal / 260 L

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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