PL87 Pipelayer - Puckett Rents

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.

Engine

Engine Model: Cat® C15 ACERT™
Flywheel Power: 319 hp
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

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: 8.3 ft
Ground Contact Area: 9920.1 in2
Grouser Height: 3.6 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: Super Extreme Service
Width of Standard Shoes: 34 in

Weights

Shipping Weight: 90600 lb
Operating Weight: 121795 lb

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity: 216000 lb

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): 375 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended: 375 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft): 407.5 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended: 407.5 ft
Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Raise (8 part line): 50.8 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

Standards

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

Lift Capacity

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point – ISO 8813: 216000 lb

Hydraulic System

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

Operating Specifications

Lift Capacity at Tipping Point – ISO 8813: 216000 lb

Components

Total Removable Counterweight*: 23950 lb
Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate: 1711 lb
Upper Boom Block: 246 lb
Lower Boom Block: 246 lb
Load Block: 519 lb
Hook Block: 708 lb
Standard Boom: 3148 lb
Extended Boom: 3458 lb
Note: *Calculated with extended boom

Dimensions (Approximate)

Track Gauge: 8.3 ft
Width of Tractor (standard shoes): 12.7 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight/boom removed): 13.3 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted): 14.2 ft
Width of Tractor (counterweight extended): 20.8 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: 3.6 in
Ground Clearance (per SAE J1234): 1.6 ft
Boom Height (at SA0E 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

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.

ELECTRICAL
- Alarm, backup
- Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
- Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
- Horn, forward warning
- Lights, two front, two rear
- Starting receptacle
- Machine disconnect switch
- Machine diagnostic connector
- Boom and counterweight limit switch
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Armrest, adjustable
- Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
- Advisor operator interface: – Electronic monitoring system – Diagnostic service information – Operator preferences
- ROPS
- Decelerator pedal
- Dual brake pedal
- Seat belt, retractable
- Heater and ventilation
- Differential steering control, with touch shift
- Storage compartment
PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
- Block and hook with latch
- Counterweights, extendible segmented
- Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
POWER TRAIN
- C15 ACERT diesel engine: – Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) – Aftertreatment – Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage IV or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, depending on region of sale
- Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
- High performance single plane cooling system
- Coolant, extended life with protection to –37° C (–34° F)
- 24V electric start
- Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
- Filter, air with electronic service indicator
- Final drives: – Four planet, double reduction planetary
- Fuel priming pump, electric
- Parking brake, electronic
- Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
- Prescreener
- Starting aid, ether
- Torque divider
- Transmission, electronically controlled: – Powershift, 3F/3R speed
- Turbocharger, wastegate
- Water separator
UNDERCARRIAGE
- Carrier roller
- Track roller frames
- Hydraulic track adjusters
- Master links, two piece
- Non-suspended undercarriage
- Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
- Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
- Track guiding guards
- Super extreme service grouser 864 mm (34 in): – Sealed and lubricated track (48 section) clipped grousers
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Bumper, front with towing device
- Drawbar, heavy duty
- Ecology drains: – Engine oil – Coolant – Hydraulic oil – Torque converter – Fuel tank – Power train case and transmission
- Enclosures, perforated engine
- Hood, perforated
- Bottom guards, hinged
- Guard, hinged radiator
- Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
- Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
- Oil cooler, hydraulic
- Product Link ready
- S·O·S sampling ports
- Steering, electronically controlled power differential
- Vandalism protection for fluid compartments

WAVs
CE certification (Tier 3/Stage IIIA only)
ROPS (Tier 3/Stage IIIA only)