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Overview

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.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Flywheel Power
125.00 hp
93.00 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar
125.00 hp
93.20 kW
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
125.00 hp
93.20 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349
123.40 hp
92.10 kW
Bore
4.13 in
105.00 mm
Stroke
5.00 in
127.00 mm
Displacement
403.00 in3
6.60 L
Net Power - ISO 9249
125.00 hp
93.20 kW

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity
40000.00 lb
18145.00 null
Boom Length
18.00 ft
5.49 m
Hook Winch Drum Diameter
8.50 in
216.00 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter
9.63 in
245.00 mm
Hook Winch Flange Diameter
15.50 in
398.00 mm
Boom Winch Flange Diameter
14.63 in
372.00 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length
10.00 in
254.00 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length
10.00 in
254.00 mm
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
239.00 ft
72.85 m
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
162.00 ft
49.38 m
Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
130.00 ft
39.62 m
Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
130.00 ft
39.62 m
Boom Line Speed
151.00 ft/min
46.00 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo)
108.00 ft/min
33.00 m/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi)
228.00 ft/min
69.50 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)
54.00 ft/min
16.50 m/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)
114.00 ft/min
34.80 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)
36.00 ft/min
11.00 m/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)
76.00 ft/min
23.20 m/min
Counterweight Extendible
6570.00 lb
2980.00 null

Weights

Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes
37480.00 lb
17000.00 kg
Operating Weight
37480.00 lb
17000.00 kg
Operating Weight - LGP
39242.00 lb
17800.00 kg
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes
35428.00 lb
16070.00 kg
Shipping weight - LGP
37192.00 lb
16870.00 kg

Undercarriage

Number of Shoes - Each Side
40
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Track on Ground
104.00 in
2645.00 mm
Track Shoe Width - Narrow
22.00 in
560.00 mm
Ground Contact Area - Narrow
4650.00 in²
3.00 m²
Ground Pressure - Narrow
8.20 psi
56.30 kPa
Ground Contact Area - LGP
6200.00 in2
4.00 m2
Ground Pressure - LGP
6.30 psi
43.40 kPa
Ground Pressure - Narrow
8.20 psi
56.30 kPa
Track Gauge - Narrow
70.00 in
1770.00 mm
Track Shoe Width - LGP
30.00 in
760.00 mm

Service Capacities

Fuel Tank
77.90 gal
295.00 L
Crankcase (with Filter)
4.35 gal
16.50 L
Final Drives (each)
6.00 gal
23.00 L
Cooling System
6.40 gal (US)
24.40 l
Hydraulic Tank
15.30 gal
58.00 L

Hydraulic Controls

Type
piston type, variable, two section
Output - Maximum
142.00 gal/min
540.00 l/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight
2500.00 psi
17237.00 kPa

Lift Capacity

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
40000.00 lb
18145.00 null

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.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C6.6 ACERT™
Flywheel Power
125.00 mm H2O
93.00 kg/mm
Net Power - Caterpillar
125.00 mm H2O
93.20 kg/mm
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
125.00 mm H2O
93.20 kg/mm
Net Power - SAE J1349
123.40 mm H2O
92.10 kg/mm
Bore
4.13 in
105.00 mm
Stroke
5.00 in
127.00 mm
Displacement
403.00 in³
6.60 l
Net Power - ISO 9249
125.00 mm H2O
93.20 kg/mm

Undercarriage

Number of Shoes - Each Side
40
Track on Ground
104.00 in
2645.00 mm
Track Shoe Width - Narrow
22.00 in
560.00 mm
Ground Contact Area - LGP
6200.00 in²
4.00 m²
Ground Pressure - LGP
6.30 psi
43.40 kPa
Track Gauge - LGP
79.00 in
2000.00 mm

Weights

Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes
37480.00 lb
17000.00 null
Operating Weight
37480.00 lb
17000.00 null
Operating Weight - LGP
39242.00 lb
17800.00 null
Shipping Weight - LGP
37192.00 lb
16870.00 null
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes
35428.00 lb
16070.00 null

Service Capacities

Fuel Tank
77.90 gal (US)
295.00 l
Crankcase - With Filter
4.35 gal (US)
16.50 l
Final Drive - Each
6.00 gal (US)
23.00 l
Hydraulic Tank
15.30 gal (US)
58.00 l

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.
Features

Pipelayer

Pipelayer

Pipelayer

Pipelayer

Pipelayer

Operator Station

Implement and Steering Controls

Implement and Steering Controls

Implement and Steering Controls

Implement and Steering Controls

Implement and Steering Controls

Enclosed Cab

Engine and Power Train

Engine and Power Train

Engine and Power Train

Engine and Power Train

Engine and Power Train

Structure

Undercarriage

Integrated Technologies

Integrated Technologies

Sustainability

Serviceability

Serviceability

Serviceability

Serviceability

Serviceability

Safety

Safety

Safety

Renowned Cat Dealer Support

Sales Features

Pipelayer

Integrated, Robust Components

Operator Station

Designed for Productive Comfort

Implement and Steering Controls

Ergonomically Designed for Ease of Operation

Enclosed Cab

Designed with Pipeline Productivity in Mind

Engine and Power Train

Powerful Efficiency

Structure

Underlying Strength

Undercarriage

Engineered for Performance

Integrated Technologies

Solutions to Make Work Easier and More Efficient

Sustainability

Thinking Generations Ahead

Serviceability

More Productivity, Less Cost

Safety

Designed with Protection in Mind

Renowned Cat Dealer Support

When Uptime Counts
Standard Equipment
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back up
    • Alternator, 95 amp
    • Batteries, heavy duty, 900 CCA
    • Converter, 12V, 15 amp
    • Diagnostic connector
    • Lights, halogen (four front, two rear)
    • Horn
    • Starter, 24 volt
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Canopy, heated
    • Cab, ROPS, with cloth seat or Canopy, ROPS heated with vinyl seat
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Electro-hydraulic controls, adjustable seat mounted
    • Foot rests
    • Compact instrument cluster including: - Gauges for engine coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and fuel level - 12 indicators - Digital display (ground speed, engine RPM and hour meter)
    • Rotary throttle switch
    • Electronic travel speed limiter
    • Independent forward/reverse speed settings
    • Mirror, rearview
    • Auxiliary mirror for rear hitch/attachment
    • 12V radio ready
    • Power ports, 12V (2)
    • Coat hook
    • Storage compartment
    • Cup holder
    • Heavy duty rubber floor mat
    • Single pedal combining deceleration and braking function
  • PIPELAYER
    • Boom, 5.49 m (18 ft)
    • Counterweight, extendible 2980 kg (6,570 lb)
    • Hydraulics, pipelayer system
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Engine, Cat C6.6 with ACERT Technology: - Turbocharged and aftercooled - Common Rail Fuel system
    • Aluminum bar plate cooling system (radiator, power train, aftercooler)
    • Hydraulic demand fan
    • Air cleaner with pre-cleaner, automatic dust ejection and under-hood intake
    • Electric fuel priming pump with integrated fuel/water separator
    • Dual path, electronic control, closed-loop hydrostatic transmission
    • Under-hood muffler
    • Starting aid, ether injection
    • Antifreeze, extendible life coolant -37° C (35° F)
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Heavy duty undercarriage
    • Idlers, conventional type, lifetime lubricated
    • Track rollers, lifetime lubricated
    • Carrier rollers
    • Track adjusters, hydraulic
    • Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
    • Guards, end track guiding scrapers, idler
    • Track, 40 sections: - Standard configuration, 560 mm (22 in) - LGP configuration, 760 mm (30 in)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Fuel tank and guard
    • Hinged crankcase guard
    • Lockable engine enclosures
    • Idler guards
    • Hinged radiator grill and swinging fan
    • Front pull device
    • Rigid drawbar
    • Ecology drains (engine oil, power train and implement oil and engine coolant)
    • Swing-out radiator fan
    • S•O•S ports (engine, power train, hydraulics and engine coolant)
Optional Equipment
  • PIPELAYER OPTION
    • Machine with no boom