CAT PL87 Pipe Layer

Dimensions

1. Track Gauge 100 in (2540 mm)
2. Width of Tractor (standard shoes) 152 in (3860 mm)
3. Width of Tractor (counterweight / boom removed) 160 in (4060 mm)
4. Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted) 170 in (4320 mm)
5. Width of Tractor (counterweight extended) 245 in (6340 mm)
6. Machine Height (top of counterweight) 132 in (3400 mm)
7. Length of Track on Ground 146 in (3720 mm)
8. Operating Length 215 in (5450 mm)
9. Height of Machine (Cab w/ ROPS) 137 in (3530 mm)
10. Grouser Height 3.6 in (90 mm)
11. Ground Clearance 18.5 in (470 mm)
12. Boom Height (20 ft / 6.1 m Boom) 264 in (6780 mm)
13. Boom Height (24 ft / 7.3 m Boom) 312 in (8020 mm)
14. Boom Height (28 ft / 8.5 m Boom) 365 in (9250 mm)
15. Drawbar Height 16.9 in (430 mm)

CAT PL87 Pipe Layer Dimensions

Undercarriage

Standard Shoe Size 34 in (864 mm)
Track Gauge 100 in (2540 mm)
Length of Track On Ground 146 in (3708 m)
Number of Carrier Rollers – Each Side 1
Number of Rollers – Each Side 9
Number of Shoes – Each Side 48
Shoe Type Super Extreme Service
Grouser Height 3.6 in (93 mm)
Ground Contact Area 9920 in2 (6.4 m2)

CAT PL87 Pipe Layer Weight

Weights

Cat PL87 Operating Weight 121795 lb (55246 kg)
Shipping Weight 90600 lb (41096 kg)
Total Removable Counterweight 23908 lb (10844 kg)
Removable Counterweight (14 plates) 1708 lb (775 kg)
Upper Boom Block 250 lb (113 kg)
Lower Boom Block 250 lb (113 kg)
Load Block 595 lb (270 kg)
Hook Block 715 lb (324 kg)
20 ft (6.1 m) Boom 2732 lb (1239 kg)
24 ft (7.3 m) Boom 3155 lb (1431 kg)
28 ft (8.5 m) Boom 3466 lb (1572 kg)

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 6
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat C15 ACERT
Displacement 927.56 cu in (15.2 L)
Bore 5.4 in (137.2 mm)
Stroke 6.8 in (171.5 mm)
Net Power (Tier 3 / Stage IIIA) 329 hp (245.4 kw)
Net Power (Tier 4F / Stage IV) 319 hp (237.9 kw)
Flywheel Power 319 hp (237.9 kw)
Power Measured @ 1850 rpm
Peak Torque 1600 lb ft (2169 Nm)
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm
Aspiration Turbocharged
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage IV (Tier 3 + Stage IIIA)

CAT PL87 Pipe Layer Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 121795 lb (55246 kg)
Lift Capacity at Tipping Point 216000 lb (97976 kg)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 150 amps
Battery 4x 12 V, 90 Ah, CCA 1000
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
Steering Control Differential steering control, with touch shift

Transmission

Type 3F/3R Powershift electronically controlled 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 5.0 mph (8.1 km/h)
3 Reverse 8.8 mph (14.2 km/h)
Drawbar Pull (1 Forward) 148 lbf (661.1 kN)
Drawbar Pull (2 Forward) 81 lbf (363.1 kN)
Drawbar Pull (3 Forward) 44 lbf (197.5 kN)
Service Brakes Eectronically applied and hydraulically actuated. Dual brake pedals. ISO 10265:2008
Parking Brake Electronic parking brake

Pipelayer Equipment

Hook, Drum Diameter 10.5 in (267 mm)
Hook, Flange Diameter 20.5 in (521 mm)
Hook, Drum Length 14 in (356 mm)
Hook, Wire Rope Diameter 0.75 in (19 mm)
Hook, Boom and Cables (20 ft boom) 342.5 ft (104.4 m)
Hook, Boom and Cables (24 ft boom) 375 ft (114.3 m)
Hook, Boom and Cables (28 ft boom) 407.5 ft (124.2 m)
Hook Speed – Raise (8 part line) 50.8 ft/min (15.5 m/min)
Boom, Drum Diameter 10 in (254 mm)
Boom, Flange Diameter 20 in (508 mm)
Boom, Drum Length 14 in (356 mm)
Boom, Wire Rope Diameter 0.75 in (19 mm)
Boom and Cables (20 ft boom) 202.8 ft (61.8 m)
Boom and Cables (24 ft boom) 242.8 ft (74 m)
Boom and Cables (28 ft boom) 282.8 ft (86.2 m)

Hydraulic System

Type Electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
Implement Pump Flow (Closed Loop) 83.8 gal/min (317 L/min)
Steering Pump Flow (Closed Loop) 86.7 gal/min (328 L/min)
Counterweight Gear Pump Flow 34.3 gal/min (130 L/min)
Variable Charge Pump Flow (Open Loop) 62.6 gal/min (237 L/min)
Fan Pump Flow 35.7 gal/min (135 L/min)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 109.6 gal (415 L)
DEF Tank Capacity (Tier 4F only) 4.5 gal (17 L)
Engine Oil Capacity (w/ filter) 11.4 gal (43 L)
Cooling System Capacity 20.3 gal (77 L)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 26.4 gal (100 L)
Final Drive Capacity (each) 3.4 gal (13 L)
Power Train Oil System Capacity 50.2 gal (190 L)
Recoil Spring Compartment Capacity 19.5 gal (74 L)
Boom Winch Case Capacity 4.2 gal (16 L)
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