PL61 Pipelayer
At a Glance
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Overview
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 | 125HP |
| Net Power - Caterpillar | 125HP |
| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 125HP |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 123.4HP |
| Bore | 4.13in |
| Stroke | 5in |
| Displacement | 403in³ |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 125HP |
Pipelaying Equipment
+ -| Lift Capacity | 40000lb |
| Boom Length | 18ft |
| Hook Winch Drum Diameter | 8.5in |
| Boom Winch Drum Diameter | 9.63in |
| Hook Winch Flange Diameter | 15.5in |
| Boom Winch Flange Diameter | 14.63in |
| Hook Winch Drum Length | 10in |
| Boom Winch Drum Length | 10in |
| Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter | 239ft |
| Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter | 162ft |
| Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter | 130ft |
| Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter | 130ft |
| Boom Line Speed | 151ft/min |
| Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo) | 108ft/min |
| Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi) | 228ft/min |
| 2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) | 54ft/min |
| 2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) | 114ft/min |
| 3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) | 36ft/min |
| 3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) | 76ft/min |
| Counterweight Extendible | 6570lb |
Weights
+ -| Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes | 37480lb |
| Operating Weight | 37480lb |
| Operating Weight - LGP | 39242lb |
| Shipping Weight - LGP | 37192lb |
| Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes | 35428lb |
Undercarriage
+ -| Number of Shoes - Each Side | 40 |
| Track Rollers - Each Side | 7 |
| Track on Ground | 104in |
| Track Shoe Width - Narrow | 22in |
| Ground Contact Area - Narrow | 4650in² |
| Ground Pressure - Narrow | 8.2psi |
| Track Gauge - Narrow | 70in |
| Track Shoe Width - LGP | 30in |
| Ground Contact Area - LGP | 6200in² |
| Ground Pressure - LGP | 6.3psi |
| Track Gauge - LGP | 79in |
Service Capacities
+ -| Fuel Tank | 77.9gal (US) |
| Crankcase - With Filter | 4.35gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 6gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 6.4gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 15.3gal (US) |
Hydraulic Controls
+ -| Type | piston type, variable, two section |
| Output - Maximum | 142gal/min |
| Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight | 2500psi |
Lift Capacity
+ -| Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813 | 40000lb |
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. |
Standard Equipment:
Electrical
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Alarm, back up
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Alternator, 95 amp
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Batteries, heavy duty, 900 CCA
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Converter, 12V, 15 amp
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Diagnostic connector
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Lights, halogen (four front, two rear)
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Horn
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Starter, 24 volt
Operator Environment
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Canopy, heated
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Cab, ROPS, with cloth seat or Canopy, ROPS heated with vinyl seat
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Seat belt, retractable
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Electro-hydraulic controls, adjustable seat mounted
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Foot rests
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Compact instrument cluster including: - Gauges for engine coolant temperature, hydraulic oil temperature and fuel level - 12 indicators - Digital display (ground speed, engine RPM and hour meter)
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Rotary throttle switch
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Electronic travel speed limiter
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Independent forward/reverse speed settings
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Mirror, rearview
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Auxiliary mirror for rear hitch/attachment
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12V radio ready
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Power ports, 12V (2)
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Coat hook
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Storage compartment
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Cup holder
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Heavy duty rubber floor mat
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Single pedal combining deceleration and braking function
Pipelayer
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Boom, 5.49 m (18 ft)
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Counterweight, extendible 2980 kg (6,570 lb)
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Hydraulics, pipelayer system
Power Train
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Engine, Cat C6.6 with ACERT Technology: - Turbocharged and aftercooled - Common Rail Fuel system
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Aluminum bar plate cooling system (radiator, power train, aftercooler)
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Hydraulic demand fan
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Air cleaner with pre-cleaner, automatic dust ejection and under-hood intake
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Electric fuel priming pump with integrated fuel/water separator
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Dual path, electronic control, closed-loop hydrostatic transmission
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Under-hood muffler
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Starting aid, ether injection
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Antifreeze, extendible life coolant -37° C (35° F)
Undercarriage
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Heavy duty undercarriage
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Idlers, conventional type, lifetime lubricated
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Track rollers, lifetime lubricated
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Carrier rollers
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Track adjusters, hydraulic
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Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
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Guards, end track guiding scrapers, idler
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Track, 40 sections: - Standard configuration, 560 mm (22 in) - LGP configuration, 760 mm (30 in)
Other Standard Equipment
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Fuel tank and guard
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Hinged crankcase guard
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Lockable engine enclosures
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Idler guards
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Hinged radiator grill and swinging fan
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Front pull device
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Rigid drawbar
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Ecology drains (engine oil, power train and implement oil and engine coolant)
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Swing-out radiator fan
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SOS ports (engine, power train, hydraulics and engine coolant)
Optional Equipment:
Pipelayer Option
+ -Machine with no boom