CAT PL83 Pipe Layer

Dimensions (Approximate)

Track Gauge 7.7 ft in (2.35 m)
Boom Height (At Sae 1.22 M [4 Ft] Overhang) 8.53 M (28 Ft) Boom 30.3 ft in (9.24 m)
Drawbar – Height 1.4 ft in (0.43 m)
Ground Clearance – Sae J1234 1.6 ft in (0.49 m)
Boom Height (At Sae 1.22 M [4 Ft] Overhang) 7.31 M (24 Ft) Boom 26.3 ft in (8.02 m)
Grouser Height 3.1 in (78.74 mm)
Height – Machine – Cab And Rops 11.6 ft in (3.54 m)
Length – Track On Ground 12.2 ft in (3.72 m)
Machine Height – Top Of Counterweight 11.2 ft in (3.42 m)
Operating Length 17.9 ft in (5.46 m)
Width – Tractor – Counterweight Extended 19.9 ft in (6.07 m)
Width – Tractor – Counterweight Retracted 13.5 ft in (4.12 m)
Width – Tractor – Counterweight/Boom Removed 12.7 ft in (3.88 m)
Width – Tractor – Standard Shoes 10.7 ft in (3.27 m)

Undercarriage

Track Gauge 7.67 ft in (2336.81 mm)
Width – Standard Shoes 30 in (762 mm)
Shoe Type Moderate Service
Length – Track On Ground 12.2 ft in (3.72 m)
Ground Contact Area 8215 in
Number Of Carrier Rollers – Each Side 1
Number Of Rollers – Each Side 9
Grouser Height 3 in (76.2 mm)
Number Of Shoes – Each Side 48

Engine Details

Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT
Flywheel Power 319 hp (237.9 kw)
Note (1) *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
Note (2) **Rated speed 1,900 rpm
Note (3) ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
Note (4) ****Rated speed 1,850 rpm
U.S. Epa Tier 3/Eu Stage Iiia Equivalent – Net Power – Iso 9249 329 hp (245.4 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Engine Power (Maximum*) – Sae J1995 363 hp (270.7 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Bore 5.4 in (137.2 mm)
U.S. Epa Tier 4 Final/Eu Stage Iv – Net Power – Iso 9249 319 hp (237.9 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Net Power (Rated**) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 (Din) 323 hp (240.9 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Stroke 6.8 in (171.5 mm)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Engine Power (Maximum*) – Iso 14396 (Din) 364 hp (271.5 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Net Power (Rated**) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 319 hp (237.9 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Engine Power (Maximum*) – Iso 14396 359 hp (267.8 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Displacement 928 cu in (15.3 L)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Net Power (Maximum*) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 345 hp (257.3 kw)
Tier 4 Final/Stage Iv: Net Power (Maximum*) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 Din 350 hp (261 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) – Sae J1995 366 hp (273 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) – Iso 14396 361 hp (269.2 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) – Iso 14396 (Din) 366 hp (273 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 329 hp (245.4 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 (Din) 333 hp (248.4 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 343 hp (255.8 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) – Iso 9249/Sae J1349 Din 347 hp (258.8 kw)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Bore 5.4 in (137.2 mm)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Stroke 6.8 in (171.5 mm)
Tier 3/Stage Iiia Equivalent: Displacement 928 cu in (15.3 L)

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 111316 lb (50492.1 kg)

Transmission

1 Forward 2.1 mph (3.4 km/h)
2 Forward 3.8 mph (6.2 km/h)
3 Forward 6.6 mph (10.7 km/h)
1 Reverse 2.8 mph (4.6 km/h)
2 Reverse 5 mph (8.1 km/h)
3 Reverse 8.8 mph (14.2 km/h)
Drawbar Pull – 1 Forward 148 lb ft (200.7 Nm)
Drawbar Pull – 2 Forward 81 lb ft (109.9 Nm)
Drawbar Pull – 3 Forward 44 lb ft (59.7 Nm)

Weights

Shipping Weight 85880 lb (38954.6 kg)

Hydraulic System

Implement Pump Output – Maximum – Closed Loop 83.8 gal/min
Steering Pump Output – Closed Loop 86.7 gal/min
Counterweights – Gear 34.3 gal/min
Variable Charge Pump Output – Maximum – Open Loop 62.6 gal/min
Fan Pump 35.7 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Lift Capacity At Tipping Point – Iso 8813 170000 lb (77110.8 kg)

Standards

Brakes Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
Rops ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008

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 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes.

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity 170000 lb (77110.8 kg)

Components

Removable Counterweight (12 Plates) Single Plate 1603 lb (727.2 kg)
Total Removable Counterweight* 19233 lb (8724 kg)
Upper Boom Block 246 lb (111.6 kg)
Lower Boom Block 246 lb (111.6 kg)
Load Block 350 lb (158.8 kg)
Hook Block 387 lb (175.6 kg)
Standard Boom 3148 lb (1428 kg)
Extended Boom 3458 lb (1568.6 kg)
Note *Calculated with extended boom

Lift Capacity

Lift Capacity At Tipping Point – Iso 8813 170000 lb (77110.8 kg)

Pipelayer Equipment

Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Wire Rope Diameter 0.8 in (19.1 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom And Cables, 7.3 M (24 Ft) Extended 242.8 ft in (74.1 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom And Cables, 7.3 M (24 Ft) 180.5 ft in (55.1 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom And Cables, 7.3 M (24 Ft) 242.8 ft in (74.1 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom And Cables, 8.53 M (28 Ft) 282.8 ft in (86.2 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom And Cables, 7.3 M (24 Ft) Extended 242.8 ft in (74.1 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom And Cables, 8.53 M (28 Ft) Extended 282.8 ft in (86.2 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Diameter 10 in (254 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Flange Diameter 20 in (508 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Length 14 in (355.6 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom And Cables, 8.53 M (28 Ft) 205 ft in (62.5 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom And Cables, 8.53 M (28 Ft) Extended 282.8 ft in (86.2 m)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Diameter 10 in (254 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Flange Diameter 20 in (508 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Length 14 in (355.6 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Wire Rope Diameter 0.8 in (19.1 mm)
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Raise (6 Part Line) 72 ft/min

Service Capacities

Cooling System 20.3 gal (76.9 L)
Hydraulic Tank Oil 26.4 gal (100 L)
Engine Crankcase – With Filter 11.4 gal (43.2 L)
Final Drive – Each 3.4 gal (12.9 L)
Power Train Oil System 50.2 gal (190.1 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 109.6 gal (414.9 L)
Diesel Engine Fluid (Def)* 4.5 gal (17.1 L)
Recoil Spring Compartment 19.5 gal (73.9 L)
Winch Case – Boom 3 gal (11.4 L)
Winch Case – Hook 4 gal (15.2 L)
Note *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only
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