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Pipelayers

PL72 Pipelayer

  • Engine Model
    Cat® C9.3 ACERT™
  • Engine Model
    Cat C9.3
  • Flywheel Power
    212 hp
  • Flywheel Power
    211 hp
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™
Engine Model
Cat C9.3
Flywheel Power
212 hp
Flywheel Power
211 hp
Net Power
211 hp
Net Power
214 mhp
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V/Korea Tier 4 Final or UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA
Fuel Tank
109.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank
4.5 gal (US)
Note
Rated speed 2,000 rpm. Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator. Net power is tested per ISO 9249:2007 and SAE J1349:2011.
Note
All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20%
Bore
4.5 in
Bore
4.5 in
Note
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.
Stroke
5.9 in
Stroke
5.9 in
Displacement
567.5 in3
Displacement
567.5 in³
Engine Power
257 hp
Engine Power
255 hp
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
Engine Power
258 hp
Net Power
212 hp
Net Power
215 hp
Net Power
246 hp
Net Power
249 hp
Engine Power
255 HP
Engine Power
258 HP
Engine Power
257 HP
Net Power
246 HP
Net Power
249 HP
Weights
Lift Capacity
90000 lb
Operating Weight
68945 lb
Shipping Weight
59846 lb
Shipping Weight
59846 lb
Operating Weight
68945 lb
Transmission
1 Forward
2.3 mph
1 Forward
2.3 mile/h
2 Forward
4.1 mph
2 Forward
4.1 mile/h
3 Forward
7.1 mph
3 Forward
7.1 mile/h
1 Reverse
3.0 mph
1 Reverse
3 mile/h
2 Reverse
5.2 mph
2 Reverse
5.2 mile/h
3 Reverse
9.0 mph
3 Reverse
9 mile/h
Drawbar Pull
86000 lb
Drawbar Pull
49800 lb
Drawbar Pull
26800 lb
Undercarriage
Track Gauge
90 in
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Track Rollers
8
Shoes
45
Pitch
8.0 in
Shoe Width
30 in
Carrier Rollers
1
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Pitch
8 in
Shoes
45
Track Rollers
8
Track Gauge
90 in
Track on Ground
10.7 ft
Ground Contact Area
8406 in²
Ground Pressure
8.2 psi
Shoe Width
30 in
Ground Clearance
14.6 in
Oscillation at Front Idler
6.4 in
Ground Clearance
14.6 in
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity
90000 lb
Components
6
2004 lb
7
2562 lb
Components
Upper Boom Block
Lower Boom Block
55 lb
Components
Load Block
Hook Block
338 lb
Hook Block
338 lb
Lower Boom Block
55 lb
Pipelayer Equipment
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
60.85 ft/min
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
148.0 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
8.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
15.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
8.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
15.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
148 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
165 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
131.9 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
165 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
165 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
144.4 ft/min
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches
60.85 ft/min
Dimensions (Approximate)
Width
10 ft
Width
17.65 ft
Width
12.04 ft
Width
11.88 ft
Track Gauge
7.51 ft
Length
12.17 ft
Machine Height
8.53 ft
Height
11.25 ft
Boom Height
22.24 ft
Boom Height
26.28 ft
Track Gauge
7.51 ft
Width of Tractor
10.00 ft
Width of Tractor
11.88 ft
Width of Tractor
12.04 ft
Width of Tractor
17.65 ft
Machine Height
8.53 ft
Length of Track on Ground
12.17 ft
Operating Length
15.68 ft
Height of Machine
11.25 ft
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Ground Clearance
1.41 ft
Drawbar Height
2.10 ft
Drawbar
2.1 ft
Ground Clearance
1.41 ft
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Operating Length
15.68 ft
Service Capacities
Fuel Tank
109.6 gal
Fuel Tank
109.6 gal (US)
Cooling System
13.4 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank Oil
26.4 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
6.5 gal (US)
Final Drive
3.6 gal (US)
Power Train Oil System
39.1 gal (US)
Diesel Engine Fluid
4.5 gal (US)
Winch Case
3 gal
Winch Case
3 gal
Winch Case
3 gal (US)
Winch Case
3 gal (US)
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.
Standards
Brakes
Brakes meet the standard ISO 10265:2008
ROPS
ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the standard ISO 3471:2008
Brakes
Brakes meet the standard ISO 10265:2008
ROPS
ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the standard ISO 3471:2008
Operating Specifications
Lift Capacity
90000 lb
Lift Capacity
90000 lb
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Cat C9.3 diesel engine: Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) Aftertreatment Meets Tier 4 Final/ Stage V or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, depending on region of sale.
    • Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
    • High performance single plane cooling system
    • Coolant, extended life with protection to -37 C (-34F)
    • 24V electric start
    • Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
    • Filter, air with electronic service indicator
    • Final drives: Four double reduction planetary
    • Fuel priming pump, electric
    • Parking brake, electronic
    • Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
    • Prescreener
    • Starting aid, ether
    • Torque divider
    • Transmission, electronically controlled 3-speed Powershift
    • Wastegate turbocharger
    • Water separator
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Rear Vision Camera
    • Armrest, adjustable
    • Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
    • Advisor operator interface: Electronic monitoring system, Diagnostic service information, Operator preferences
    • ROPS
    • Decelerator pedal
    • Dual brake pedal
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
    • Heater and ventilation
    • Differential steering control, with touch shift
    • Storage compartment
  • PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
    • Block and hook with latch
    • Counterweights, extendible segmented
    • Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, backup
    • Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
    • Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
    • Horn, forward warning
    • Lights, two front, two rear
    • Starting receptacle
    • Machine disconnect switch
    • Machine diagnostic connector
    • Boom and counterweight limit switch
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Carrier roller
    • Track roller frames
    • Hydraulic track adjusters
    • Master links, two piece
    • Non-suspended undercarriage
    • Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
    • Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
    • Track guiding guards
    • Medium service grouser 760 mm (30 in) Sealed and lubricated track (48 section)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Bumper, front with towing device
    • Drawbar, heavy duty
    • Ecology drains: Engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, torque converter, fuel tank, power train case and transmission
    • Enclosures, perforated engine
    • Hood, perforated
    • Bottom guards, hinged
    • Guard, hinged radiator
    • Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
    • Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
    • Oil cooler, hydraulic
    • Product Link ready
    • S-O-S sampling ports
    • Steering, electronically controlled power differential
    • Vandalism protection for fluid compartments
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Cab with air conditioning, heat and 150 amp alternator
    • OROPS with heat and 150 amp alternator
    • Cloth air seat
    • Deluxe seat
    • Vinyl seat
    • Heated seat
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Arctic rollers
    • Standard rollers
  • TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
    • Product Link
  • PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
    • Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
    • Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
  • OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • CE Certification