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PL61

Pipelayers

Engineered to exceed the most demanding working conditions. The PL61's power and versatility, combined with rugged components, are designed for tough and varied conditions. This machine offers you the reliability and durability you expect from Cat pipelayers.

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Engine Model Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Flywheel Power 93 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 93.2 kW
Operating Weight 17000 kg

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Pipelayer

WinchesThe heavy-duty winch design works with machine hydraulics for greater productivity. Boom and hook draw works are driven by independent hydraulic winches. Oil-disc... Read more

Operator Station

Caterpillar designs operator stations for maximum productivity. Operator comfort features and excellent visibility all around the machine help operators work more efficie... Read more

Implement and Steering Controls

Electro-hydraulic Seat-mounted ControlsElectro-hydraulic controls provide quick steering response, precise hook and boom control and comfortable, low-effort operation. Se... Read more

Enclosed Cab

The operator station features an ergonomic layout emphasizing simplicity, ease of use and comfort. Standard air conditioning with enclosed cab, generous legroom and super... Read more

Engine and Power Train

EngineThe Cat C6.6 engine with ACERT Technology provides a compact design with big, heavy-duty engine features for outstanding durability, reliability and performance. Th... Read more

Structure

The PL61 one-piece mainframe is engineered to handle the most demanding applications and is built to last throughout the extended service life. The mainframe is built to... Read more

Undercarriage

Heavy Duty UndercarriageHeavy duty undercarriage is well-suited to aggressive applications like side slopes or working in rocky, uneven terrain. Components are designed f... Read more

Integrated Technologies

Cat Product Link™*Remote monitoring with Product Link improves overall fleet management effectiveness. Product Link is deeply integrated into machine systems. Events and... Read more

Sustainability

Fuel efficient engine, and power saving features like constant net horsepower, help save fuel to reduce costs and lower emissions. Technologies like Product Link help im... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PL61

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Engine
Engine Model Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Flywheel Power 93 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 93.2 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar 93.2 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 93.2 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 92.1 kW
Bore 105 mm
Stroke 127 mm
Displacement 6.6 l
Weights
Operating Weight 17000 kg
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes 17000 kg
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes 16070 kg
Operating Weight - LGP 17800 kg
Shipping Weight - LGP 16870 kg
Undercarriage
Number of Shoes - Each Side 40
Track Rollers - Each Side 7
Track on Ground 2645 mm
Track Shoe Width - Narrow 560 mm
Ground Contact Area - Narrow 3 m²
Ground Pressure - Narrow 56.3 kPa
Track Shoe Width - LGP 760 mm
Track Gauge - Narrow 1770 mm
Ground Pressure - LGP 43.4 kPa
Ground Contact Area - LGP 4 m²
Track Gauge - LGP 2000 mm
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity 18145 kg
Boom Length 5.49 m
Hook Winch Drum Diameter 216 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter 245 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter 398 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter 372 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length 254 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length 254 mm
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter 72.85 m
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter 49.38 m
Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter 39.62 m
Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter 39.62 m
Boom Line Speed 46 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo) 33 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi) 69.5 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) 16.5 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) 34.8 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) 11 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) 23.2 m/min
Counterweight Extendible 2980 kg
Hydraulic Controls
Type piston type, variable, two section
Output - Maximum 540 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight 17237 kPa
Service Capacities
Fuel Tank 295 l
Crankcase - With Filter 16.5 l
Final Drive - Each 23 l
Cooling System 24.4 l
Hydraulic Tank 58 l
Lift Capacity
Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813 18145 kg
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.

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