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Engine

Engine Model
Cat® C15 ACERT™
Engine Model
Cat C15
Flywheel Power
319 hp
Flywheel Power
319 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.
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV: Net Power – ISO 9249
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
329 hp
U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power – ISO 9249
333 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (maximum*) – SAE J1995
363 hp
Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (maximum*) – ISO 14396
359 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (maximum*) – ISO 14396 (DIN)
364 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (rated**) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
319 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (rated**) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
323 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (maximum*) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
345 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (maximum*) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN
350 hp
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Bore
5.4 in
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Stroke
6.75 in
Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Displacement
928 in3
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – SAE J1995
366 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – ISO 14396
361 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Engine Power (maximum***) – ISO 14396 (DIN)
366 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (rated****) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
329 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (rated****) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
333 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (maximum***) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349
343 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Net Power (maximum***) – ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN
347 hp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Bore
5.4 in
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Stroke
6.75 in
Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent: Displacement
928 in3
Note
*Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
Note
**Rated speed 1,900 rpm
Note
***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
Note
****Rated speed 1,850 rpm

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity
170000 lb

Transmission

1 Forward
2.1 mph
2 Forward
3.8 mph
3 Forward
6.6 mph
1 Reverse
2.8 mph
2 Reverse
5 mph
3 Reverse
8.8 mph
Drawbar Pull – 1 Forward
148 lbf
Drawbar Pull – 2 Forward
81 lbf
Drawbar Pull – 3 Forward
44 lbf

Undercarriage

Track Gauge
92 in
Ground Contact Area
8215 in2
Grouser Height
3 in
Length of Track on Ground
12.2 ft
Number of Carrier Rollers (each side)
1
Number of Rollers (each side)
9
Number of Shoes (each side)
48
Shoe Type
Moderate Service
Track Gauge
7.7 ft
Length - Track on Ground
12.2 ft
Ground Contact Area
8215 in²
Width - Standard Shoes
30 in

Weights

Operating Weight
109000 lb
Shipping Weight
85880 lb
Shipping Weight
85880 lb
Operating Weight
111316 lb

Components

Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate
1707.7 lb
Total Removable Counterweight*
17077 lb
Total Removable Counterweight*
19233 lb
Removable Counterweight (12 plates) Single Plate
1603 lb
Upper Boom Block
246 lb
Lower Boom Block
246 lb
Load Block
350 lb
Hook Block
387 lb
Standard Boom
3148 lb
Extended Boom
3458 lb
Note
*Calculated with extended boom

Pipelayer Equipment

Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Diameter
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Flange Diameter
20 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Drum Length
14 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Wire Rope Diameter
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
242.8 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended
242.8 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
282.8 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended
282.8 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Raise (6 part line)
72 ft/min
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Diameter
10 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Flange Diameter
20 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Drum Length
14 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Wire Rope Diameter
0.75 in
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft)
180.5 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended
242.8 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
205 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended
282.8 ft

Service Capacities

Fuel Tank
109.6 gal
Cooling System
20.3 gal
Hydraulic Tank Oil
26.4 gal
Engine Crankcase and Filter
11.4 gal
Final Drives (each side)
3.4 gal
Power Train Oil System
50.2 gal
Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)*
4.5 gal
Recoil Spring Compartment
19.5 gal
Winch Case (boom)
3 gal
Winch Case (hook)
4 gal
Note
*Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only

Dimensions

Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
10.7 ft

Dimensions (Approximate)

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
19.9 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
13.5 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
12.7 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
30.3 ft
Track Gauge
7.7 ft
Width of Tractor (standard shoes)
10.7 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight/boom removed)
12.7 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted)
13.5 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight extended)
19.9 ft
Machine Height (top of counterweight)
11.2 ft
Length of Track on Ground
12.2 ft
Operating Length
17.9 ft
Height of Machine (Cab and ROPS)
11.6 ft
Grouser Height
3.1 in
Ground Clearance (per SAE J1234)
1.6 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang) 7.31 m (24 ft) boom
26.3 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang) 8.53 m (28 ft) boom
30.3 ft
Drawbar Height
1.4 ft

Standards

Brakes
Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
ROPS
ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008

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.

Lift Capacity

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point – ISO 8813
170000 lb

Hydraulic System

Counterweight (gear)
34.3 gal/min
Implement Pump Output – Maximum (closed loop)
83.8 gal/min
Fan Pump
35.7 gal/min
Steering Pump Output (closed loop)
86.7 gal/min
Variable Charge Pump Output Maximum (open loop)
62.6 gal/min

Operating Specifications

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point – ISO 8813
170000 lb
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • POWER TRAIN
    • 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
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • 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
  • PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
    • Block and hook with latch
    • Counterweights, extendible segmented
    • Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • 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
  • ELECTRICAL
    • 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
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Bottom guards, hinged
    • Bumper, front with towing device
    • 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
  • NOTE
    • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • 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
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Arctic rollers
    • Standard rollers
  • TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
    • Product Link
  • PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
    • Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
    • Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
    • Boom and cables 8.5 m (28 ft)
  • OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • CE Certification
    • ROPS