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PL87 Pipelayer

Overview

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 PL87 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

Pipe Line Performance

Purpose-built from the factory to stand up to tough pipe line work, all supported by experienced Cat pipeline dealers.

Slope Capable

Low center of gravity, excellent machine balance and differential steering all help with maneuverability in tight areas and slope capability.

Easy to Operate

Low effort, ergonomic controls put all pipelayer implement controls and functionality in one hand. Common cab features across pipelayer models contribute to ease of use.

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Specifications

Engine Model Cat C15
Flywheel Power 319 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 319 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) 323 mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) 333 mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 329 hp
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(1) 4.5 gal (US)
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.
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.
Lift Capacity 216000 lb
Operating Weight 121795 lb
Shipping Weight 90600 lb
Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate 1708 lb
Total Removable Counterweight* 23908 lb
Track Gauge 8.3 ft
Length - Track on Ground 12.2 ft
Ground Contact Area 9920.1 in²
Width - Standard Shoes 34 in
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes 12.7 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended 20.8 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted 14.2 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed 13.3 ft
Machine Height - Top of Counterweight 11.2 ft
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS 11.6 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom 22.3 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom 26.3 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom 30.4 ft
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.

Documents

PL83/PL87 Product Brochure Download PL83/87 Key Features and Benefits Download

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