- Engine Model
- Cat® C15 ACERT™
- Flywheel Power
- 319 hp
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV: Net Power – ISO 9249
- 323 hp
- U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power – ISO 9249
- 333 hp
Cat Pipelayers have been the standard of the pipeline industry for decades. A worldwide network of Cat dealers, in tune with the special high production needs of pipeliners, supports these durable and dependable machines. Cat Pipelayers are purpose-built to meet the unique demands of pipeline customers. And like every Cat machine, Pipelayers are designed for long life, serviceability and rebuild capability to help keep owning and operating costs low. The PL83 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.
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Product Specs
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Engine
- Engine Model
- Cat® C15 ACERT™
- Flywheel Power
- 319hp
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV: Net Power – ISO 9249
- 323hp
- U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power – ISO 9249
- 333hp
- Emissions
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – SAE J1995
- 366hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – ISO 14396
- 361hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 366hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (rated****) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 329hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (rated****) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
- 333hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (maximum***) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 343hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (maximum***) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN
- 347hp
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Bore
- 5.4in
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Stroke
- 6.75in
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Displacement
- 928in3
- Note
- *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
- Note
- **Rated speed 1,900 rpm
- Note
- ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
- Note
- ****Rated speed 1,850 rpm
- Engine Model
- Cat C15
- Flywheel Power
- 319HP
- 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
- U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV - Net Power - ISO 9249
- 319HP
- U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent - Net Power - ISO 9249
- 329HP
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - SAE J1995
- 363HP
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - ISO 14396
- 359HP
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 364HP
- Fuel Tank
- 109.6gal (US)
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Rated**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 319HP
- Note (1)
- *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
- DEF Tank(1)
- 4.5gal (US)
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Rated**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
- 323HP
- Note (2)
- **Rated speed 1,900 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.
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Maximum*) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 345HP
- Note (3)
- ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Maximum*) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN
- 350HP
- Note (4)
- ****Rated speed 1,850 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.
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Bore
- 5.4in
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Bore
- 5.4in
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Stroke
- 6.75in
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Displacement
- 928in³
- Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Displacement
- 928in³
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - ISO 14396
- 361HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - ISO 14396 (DIN)
- 366HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - SAE J1995
- 366HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 343HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN
- 347HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
- 329HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
- 333HP
- Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Stroke
- 6.75in
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Undercarriage
- Track Gauge
- 92in
- Ground Contact Area
- 8215in2
- Grouser Height
- 3in
- Length of Track on Ground
- 12.2ft
- Number of Carrier Rollers (each side)
- 1
- Number of Rollers (each side)
- 9
- Number of Shoes (each side)
- 48
- Shoe Type
- Moderate Service
- Width - Standard Shoes
- 30in
- Track Gauge
- 7.7ft
- Ground Contact Area
- 8215in²
- Grouser Height
- 3in
- Length - Track on Ground
- 12.2ft
- Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side
- 1
- Number of Rollers - Each Side
- 9
- Number of Shoes - Each Side
- 48
- Shoe Type
- Moderate Service
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Service Capacities
- Fuel Tank
- 109.6gal
- Cooling System
- 20.3gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank Oil
- 26.4gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase - With Filter
- 11.4gal (US)
- Final Drive - Each
- 3.4gal (US)
- Power Train Oil System
- 50.2gal (US)
- Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)*
- 4.5gal
- Recoil Spring Compartment
- 19.5gal
- Winch Case (boom)
- 3gal
- Winch Case (hook)
- 4gal
- Note
- *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only
- Fuel Tank
- 109.6gal (US)
- Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)*
- 4.5gal (US)
- Note
- *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only
- Recoil Spring Compartment
- 19.5gal (US)
- Winch Case - Boom
- 3gal (US)
- Winch Case - Hook
- 4gal (US)
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Transmission
- 1 Forward
- 2.1mph
- 2 Forward
- 3.8mph
- 3 Forward
- 6.6mph
- 1 Reverse
- 2.8mph
- 2 Reverse
- 5mph
- 3 Reverse
- 8.8mph
- Drawbar Pull - 2 Forward
- 81lbf
- Drawbar Pull - 3 Forward
- 44lbf
- 1 Forward
- 2.1mile/h
- 2 Forward
- 3.8mile/h
- 3 Forward
- 6.6mile/h
- 1 Reverse
- 2.8mile/h
- 2 Reverse
- 5mile/h
- 3 Reverse
- 8.8mile/h
- Drawbar Pull - 1 Forward
- 148lbf
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Weights
- Shipping Weight
- 85880lb
- Operating Weight
- 111316lb
- Shipping Weight
- 85880lb
- Operating Weight
- 109000lb
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Standards
- Brakes
- Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
- ROPS
- ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008
- Brakes
- Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
- ROPS
- ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008
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Hydraulic System
- Steering Pump Output (closed loop)
- 86.7gal/min
- Counterweights - Gear
- 34.3gal/min
- Implement Pump Output - Maximum - Closed Loop
- 83.8gal/min
- Steering Pump Output - Closed Loop
- 86.7gal/min
- Variable Charge Pump Output - Maximum - Open Loop
- 62.6gal/min
- Fan Pump
- 35.7gal/min
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Pipelayer Equipment
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Raise (6 part line)
- 72ft/min
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
- 205ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
- 205ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Hook Speed - Raise (6 part line)
- 72ft/min
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Drum Diameter
- 10in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Flange Diameter
- 20in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Drum Length
- 14in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Wire Rope Diameter
- 0.75in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
- 242.8ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended
- 242.8ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
- 282.8ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended
- 282.8ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Drum Diameter
- 10in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Flange Diameter
- 20in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Drum Length
- 14in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Wire Rope Diameter
- 0.75in
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
- 180.5ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended
- 242.8ft
- Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended
- 282.8ft
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Lift Capacity
- Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
- 170000lb
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Operating Specifications
- Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
- 170000lb
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Components
- Total Removable Counterweight*
- 19233lb
- Removable Counterweight (12 plates) Single Plate
- 1603lb
- Upper Boom Block
- 246lb
- Lower Boom Block
- 246lb
- Load Block
- 350lb
- Hook Block
- 387lb
- Standard Boom
- 3148lb
- Extended Boom
- 3458lb
- Note
- *Calculated with extended boom
- Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate
- 1707.7lb
- Extended Boom
- 3458lb
- Hook Block
- 387lb
- Load Block
- 350lb
- Lower Boom Block
- 246lb
- Note
- *Calculated with extended boom
- Standard Boom
- 3148lb
- Total Removable Counterweight*
- 17077lb
- Upper Boom Block
- 246lb
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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.
- 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.
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Dimensions (Approximate)
- Track Gauge
- 7.7ft
- Width of Tractor (standard shoes)
- 10.7ft
- Width of Tractor (counterweight/boom removed)
- 12.7ft
- Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted)
- 13.5ft
- Width of Tractor (counterweight extended)
- 19.9ft
- Machine Height (top of counterweight)
- 11.2ft
- Length of Track on Ground
- 12.2ft
- Operating Length
- 17.9ft
- Height of Machine (Cab and ROPS)
- 11.6ft
- Grouser Height
- 3.1in
- Ground Clearance (per SAE J1234)
- 1.6ft
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang) 7.31 m (24 ft) boom
- 26.3ft
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang) 8.53 m (28 ft) boom
- 30.3ft
- Drawbar Height
- 1.4ft
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
- 22.3ft
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
- 26.3ft
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom
- 30.3ft
- Drawbar - Height
- 1.4ft
- Ground Clearance - SAE J1234
- 1.6ft
- Grouser Height
- 3.1in
- Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS
- 11.6ft
- Length - Track on Ground
- 12.2ft
- Machine Height - Top of Counterweight
- 11.2ft
- Operating Length
- 17.9ft
- Track Gauge
- 7.7ft
- Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
- 19.9ft
- Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
- 13.5ft
- Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
- 12.7ft
- Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
- 10.7ft
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Dimensions
- Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
- 10.7ft
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Pipelaying Equipment
- Lift Capacity
- 170000lb
Equipment
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Cat C15 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
- 24V electric start
- Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
- Coolant, extended life with protection to -37 C (-34 F)
- Filter, air with electronic service indicator
- Final drives: Four double reduction planetary
- Fuel priming pump, electric
- High performance single plane cooling system
- Parking brake, electronic
- Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
- Prescreener
- Starting aid, ether
- Torque divider
- Transmission, electronically controlled 3-speed Powershift
- Turbocharger, wastegate
- Water separator
- Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
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- Operator Environment
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- Rear Vision Camera
- Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
- Advisor operator interface: Electronic monitoring system, Diagnostic service information, Operator preferences
- Armrest, adjustable
- Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
- Decelerator pedal
- Differential steering control, with touch shift
- Dual brake pedal
- Heater and ventilation
- ROPS
- Seat belt, retractable
- Storage compartment
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Block and hook with latch
- Counterweights, extendible segmented
- Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
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- Undercarriage
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- Carrier roller
- Hydraulic track adjusters
- Master links, two piece
- Medium service grouser 760 mm (30 in): Sealed and lubricated track (48 section)
- Non-suspended undercarriage
- Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
- Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
- Track guiding guards
- Track roller frames
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- Electrical
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- Alarm, backup
- Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
- Boom and counterweight limit switch
- Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
- Horn, forward warning
- Lights, two front, two rear
- Machine diagnostic connector
- Machine disconnect switch
- Starting receptacle
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- Bottom guards, hinged
- 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
- Guard, hinged radiator
- Hood, perforated
- Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
- Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
- Oil cooler, hydraulic
- Product Link ready
- S-O-S sampling ports
- Steering, electronically controlled power differential
- Vandalism protection for fluid compartments
- ROPS
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Operator Environment
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- 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
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- Undercarriage
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- Arctic rollers
- Standard rollers
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- Technology Products
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- Product Link
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Boom and cables 8.5 m (28 ft)
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- Other Optional Equipment
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- CE Certification
- ROPS