PL61 Pipelayer

PL61 Pipelayer

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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
125.0 hp
Net Power - Caterpillar
125.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269
125.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349
123.4 hp
Bore
4.13 in
Stroke
5.0 in
Displacement
403.0 in3
Net Power - ISO 9249
125.0 hp

Undercarriage

Number of Shoes - Each Side
40
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Track on Ground
104.0 in
Track Shoe Width - Narrow
22.0 in
Ground Contact Area - Narrow
4650.0 in2
Ground Pressure - Narrow
8.2 psi
Ground Contact Area - LGP
6200.0 in2
Ground Pressure - LGP
6.3 psi
Track Gauge - LGP
79.0 in
Track Gauge - Narrow
70.0 in
Track Shoe Width - LGP
30.0 in

Weights

Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes
37480.0 lb
Operating Weight
37480.0 lb
Operating Weight - LGP
39242.0 lb
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes
35428.0 lb
Shipping weight - LGP
37192.0 lb

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity
40000.0 lb
Boom Length
18.0 ft
Hook Winch Drum Diameter
8.5 in
Boom Winch Drum Diameter
9.63 in
Hook Winch Flange Diameter
15.5 in
Boom Winch Flange Diameter
14.63 in
Hook Winch Drum Length
10.0 in
Boom Winch Drum Length
10.0 in
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
239.0 ft
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
162.0 ft
Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
130.0 ft
Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter
130.0 ft
Boom Line Speed
151.0 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo)
108.0 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi)
228.0 ft/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)
54.0 ft/min
2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)
114.0 ft/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)
36.0 ft/min
3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)
76.0 ft/min
Counterweight Extendible
6570.0 lb

Hydraulic Controls

Type
piston type, variable, two section
Output - Maximum
142.0 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight
2500.0 psi

Service Capacities

Fuel Tank
77.9 gal
Crankcase (with Filter)
4.35 gal
Final Drives (each)
6.0 gal
Cooling System
6.4 gal
Hydraulic Tank
15.3 gal

Lift Capacity

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
40000.0 lb

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.
  • PIPELAYER OPTION
    • Machine with no boom