PL87 Pipelayer
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At a Glance
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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
+ -| Engine Model | Cat® C15 ACERT™ |
| Flywheel Power | 319HP |
| U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV - Net Power - ISO 9249 | 319HP |
| U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent - Net Power - ISO 9249 | 329HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - SAE J1995 | 363HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - ISO 14396 | 359HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Engine Power (Maximum*) - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 364HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Rated**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 319HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Rated**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) | 323HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Maximum*) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 345HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Net Power (Maximum*) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN | 350HP |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Bore | 5.4in |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Stroke | 6.75in |
| Tier 4 Final/Stage IV: Displacement | 928in³ |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - SAE J1995 | 366HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - ISO 14396 | 361HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Engine Power (Maximum***) - ISO 14396 (DIN) | 366HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 329HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) | 333HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 343HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Maximum***) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 DIN | 347HP |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Bore | 5.4in |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Stroke | 6.75in |
| Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Displacement | 928in³ |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV |
| Note (1) | *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm |
| Note (2) | **Rated speed 1,900 rpm |
| Note (3) | ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm |
| Note (4) | ****Rated speed 1,850 rpm |
Pipelaying Equipment
+ -| Lift Capacity | 216000lb |
Undercarriage
+ -| Track Gauge | 8.3ft |
| Width - Standard Shoes | 34in |
| Ground Contact Area | 9920.1in² |
| Grouser Height | 3.6in |
| Length - Track on Ground | 12.2ft |
| Number of Carrier Rollers - Each Side | 1 |
| Number of Rollers - Each Side | 9 |
| Number of Shoes - Each Side | 48 |
| Shoe Type | Super Extreme Service |
Service Capacities
+ -| Fuel Tank | 109.6gal (US) |
| Cooling System | 20.3gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank Oil | 26.4gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase - With Filter | 11.4gal (US) |
| Final Drive - Each | 3.4gal (US) |
| Power Train Oil System | 50.2gal (US) |
| Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)* | 4.5gal (US) |
| Recoil Spring Compartment | 19.5gal (US) |
| Winch Case - Boom | 3gal (US) |
| Winch Case - Hook | 4gal (US) |
| Note | *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only |
Transmission
+ -| 1 Forward | 2.1mile/h |
| 2 Forward | 3.8mile/h |
| 3 Forward | 6.6mile/h |
| 1 Reverse | 2.8mile/h |
| 2 Reverse | 5mile/h |
| 3 Reverse | 8.8mile/h |
| Drawbar Pull - 1 Forward | 148lbf |
| Drawbar Pull - 2 Forward | 81lbf |
| Drawbar Pull - 3 Forward | 44lbf |
Weights
+ -| Shipping Weight | 90600lb |
| Operating Weight | 121795lb |
Pipelayer Equipment
+ -| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Drum Diameter | 10in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Flange Diameter | 20in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Drum Length | 14in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Wire Rope Diameter | 0.75in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) | 375ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended | 375ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) | 407.5ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended | 407.5ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Hook Speed - Raise (8 part line) | 50.8ft/min |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Drum Diameter | 10in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Flange Diameter | 20in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Drum Length | 14in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Wire Rope Diameter | 0.75in |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) | 180.5ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended | 242.8ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) | 205ft |
| Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Boom: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended | 282.8ft |
Lift Capacity
+ -| Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813 | 216000lb |
Hydraulic System
+ -| Counterweights - Gear | 34.3gal/min |
| Implement Pump Output - Maximum - Closed Loop | 83.8gal/min |
| Steering Pump Output - Closed Loop | 86.7gal/min |
| Variable Charge Pump Output - Maximum - Open Loop | 62.6gal/min |
| Fan Pump | 35.7gal/min |
Operating Specifications
+ -| Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813 | 216000lb |
Components
+ -| Total Removable Counterweight* | 23950lb |
| Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate | 1711lb |
| Upper Boom Block | 246lb |
| Lower Boom Block | 246lb |
| Load Block | 519lb |
| Hook Block | 708lb |
| Standard Boom | 3148lb |
| Extended Boom | 3458lb |
| Note | *Calculated with extended boom |
Dimensions (Approximate)
+ -| Track Gauge | 8.3ft |
| Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes | 12.7ft |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed | 13.3ft |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted | 14.2ft |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended | 20.8ft |
| Machine Height - Top of Counterweight | 11.2ft |
| Length - Track on Ground | 12.2ft |
| Operating Length | 17.9ft |
| Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS | 11.6ft |
| Grouser Height | 3.6in |
| Ground Clearance - SAE J1234 | 1.6ft |
| Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.31 m (24 ft) Boom | 26.3ft |
| Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.53 m (28 ft) Boom | 30.3ft |
| Drawbar - Height | 1.4ft |
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. |
Standard Equipment:
Electrical
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Alarm, backup
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Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
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Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
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Horn, forward warning
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Lights, two front, two rear
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Starting receptacle
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Machine disconnect switch
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Machine diagnostic connector
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Boom and counterweight limit switch
Operator Environment
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Armrest, adjustable
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Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
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Advisor operator interface: – Electronic monitoring system – Diagnostic service information – Operator preferences
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ROPS
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Decelerator pedal
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Dual brake pedal
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Seat belt, retractable
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Heater and ventilation
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Differential steering control, with touch shift
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Storage compartment
Pipelaying Equipment
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Block and hook with latch
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Counterweights, extendible segmented
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Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
Power Train
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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
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Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
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High performance single plane cooling system
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Coolant, extended life with protection to –37° C (–34° F)
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24V electric start
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Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
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Filter, air with electronic service indicator
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Final drives: – Four planet, double reduction planetary
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Fuel priming pump, electric
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Parking brake, electronic
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Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
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Prescreener
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Starting aid, ether
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Torque divider
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Transmission, electronically controlled: – Powershift, 3F/3R speed
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Turbocharger, wastegate
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Water separator
Undercarriage
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Carrier roller
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Track roller frames
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Hydraulic track adjusters
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Master links, two piece
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Non-suspended undercarriage
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Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
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Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
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Track guiding guards
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Super extreme service grouser 864 mm (34 in): – Sealed and lubricated track (48 section) clipped grousers
Other Standard Equipment
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Bumper, front with towing device
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Drawbar, heavy duty
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Ecology drains: – Engine oil – Coolant – Hydraulic oil – Torque converter – Fuel tank – Power train case and transmission
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Enclosures, perforated engine
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Hood, perforated
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Bottom guards, hinged
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Guard, hinged radiator
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Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
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Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
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Oil cooler, hydraulic
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Product Link ready
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S·O·S sampling ports
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Steering, electronically controlled power differential
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Vandalism protection for fluid compartments