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PL87 Pipelayer

PL87 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 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.
  • WAVs
  • CE certification (Tier 3/Stage IIIA only)
  • ROPS (Tier 3/Stage IIIA only)