PL72 Pipelayer

PL72 Pipelayer

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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 PL72 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™
Flywheel Power
212 hp
Bore
4.5 in
Stroke
5.9 in
Displacement
567.5 in3
Engine Power (Maximum) – SAE J1995
257 hp
Engine Power (Maximum) – ISO 14396
255 hp
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent
Engine Power (Maximum) – ISO 14396 (DIN)
258 hp
Net Power (Rated) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
212 hp
Net Power (Rated) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
215 hp
Net Power (Maximum) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
246 hp
Net Power (Maximum) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
249 hp

Transmission

1 Forward
2.3 mph
2 Forward
4.1 mph
3 Forward
7.1 mph
1 Reverse
3.0 mph
2 Reverse
5.2 mph
3 Reverse
9.0 mph
Drawbar Pull – 1 Forward
86000 lb
Drawbar Pull – 2 Forward
49800 lb
Drawbar Pull – 3 Forward
26800 lb

Undercarriage

Track Gauge
90 in
Track on Ground
10.7 ft
Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754)
8406 in2
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Carrier Rollers/Side
1
Track Rollers/Side
8
Shoes/Side
45
Pitch
8.0 in
Shoe Width
30 in
Ground Clearance
14.6 in
Ground Pressure (ISO 16754)
8.2 psi
Oscillation at Front Idler
6.4 in

Weights

Shipping Weight
59846 lb
Operating Weight
68945 lb
Lift Capacity
90000 lb

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity
90000 lb

Pipelayer Equipment

Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Diameter
8.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Flange Diameter
15.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Length
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Wire Rope Diameter
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 6.1 m (20 ft)
165.0 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 6.1 m (20 ft) extended
165.0 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) extended
180.1 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Lo (4 Part Line)
60.85 ft/min
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Hi (4 Part Line)
144.4 ft/min
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Diameter
8.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Flange Diameter
15.5 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Length
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Wire Rope Diameter
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 6.1 m (20 ft)
131.9 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 6.1 m (20 ft) extended
165.0 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
148.0 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) extended
180.1 ft

Service Capacities

Fuel Tank
109.6 gal
Cooling System
13.4 gal
Hydraulic Tank Oil
26.4 gal
Engine Crankcase and Filter
6.5 gal
Final Drives (Each Side)
3.6 gal
Power Train Oil System
39.1 gal
Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)
4.5 gal
Winch Case (Boom)
3 gal
Winch Case (Hook)
3 gal

Standards

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

Components

Component
Upper Boom Block
Lower Boom Block
55 lb
Component
Load Block
Hook Block
338 lb
6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
1980 lb
7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
2604 lb

Dimensions (Approximate)

Track Gauge
7.51 ft
Width of Tractor (standard shoes)
10.00 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight/boom removed)
11.88 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted)
12.04 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight extended)
17.65 ft
Machine Height (top of counterweight)
8.53 ft
Length of Track on Ground
12.17 ft
Operating Length
15.68 ft
Height of Machine (cab and ROPS)
11.25 ft
Grouser Height
2.6 in
Ground Clearance (per SAE J1234)
1.41 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m (4 ft) overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) boom
22.24 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m (4 ft) overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) boom
26.28 ft
Drawbar Height
2.10 ft

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.
  • WAVs
  • CE Certification
  • ROPS