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PL87 Pipelayer

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PL87 Pipelayer

At a Glance

Engine Model
Cat C15
Flywheel Power
319 HP
Lift Capacity
216000 lb
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
319 HP
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Overview

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

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Engine Model Cat C15
Flywheel Power 319HP
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 319HP
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) 323mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 329HP
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) 333mhp
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 109.6gal (US)
DEF Tank(1) 4.5gal (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.

Pipelaying Equipment

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Lift Capacity 216000lb

Weights

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Operating Weight 121795lb
Shipping Weight 90600lb

Components

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Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate 1708lb
Total Removable Counterweight* 23908lb

Undercarriage

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Track Gauge 8.3ft
Length - Track on Ground 12.2ft
Ground Contact Area 9920.1in²
Width - Standard Shoes 34in

Dimensions

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Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes 12.7ft

Dimensions (Approximate)

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Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended 20.8ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted 14.2ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed 13.3ft
Machine Height - Top of Counterweight 11.2ft
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS 11.6ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom 22.3ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom 26.3ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom 30.4ft

Air Conditioning System

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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.