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Pipelayers PL61
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Nominal Payload Class (100%)
C4.4 CAT®
Steering power
97 kW
Lifting capacity
18,144 kg
Overview
Specific Design for Improved Reliability and Performance
The PL61 model is part of a complete range of Cat pipelayer tractors designed to offer performance, safety, and ease of maintenance. With its wide transport width, combined with the experienced support staff of the Cat dealer network, this essential pipeline laying equipment is available anywhere and at any time.
Advantages
Pipelayer Tractor Performance
18-ton machine offering responsiveness, maneuverability, and easy transport.
Easy to Use
A comfortable cabin, greater responsiveness, and ergonomic controls allow drivers to remain productive throughout the day.
Increased Reliability
Easy access for maintenance, an updated cooling system, and simplified cable replacement enhance the overall reliability you need in the field.
Key Features
- Designed to be Performant
- Mastering and Driving Comfort
- Top-notch Service and Assistance
- Integrated Security Features
Designed to be Performant
Lifting capacity of 18 tonnes (40,000 lb) with a side boom. Width facilitating transportation of 3,240 mm (128 in). More robust fuel circuit with advanced filtration to better support low-quality fuels (engines equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA standards). Cold weather starting kit for increased comfort inside the cabin and more reliable engine starting or performance in cold weather.
Mastering and Driving Comfort
Hydrostatic transmission, faster steering response for better maneuverability when laying pipelines. Narrow or wide tracks, your choice, to adapt optimally to the ground conditions on the construction site. Long lifespan on rough terrain thanks to the extra sturdy undercarriage. Ergonomic and practical design of the right-hand controller to operate all boom, hook, and counterweight functions with one hand. Comfortable cabin with pneumatic suspension seat, ergonomic controls, and excellent visibility. Improved heating/ventilation/air conditioning system for better air circulation around the operator using a machine with a roof.
Top-notch Service and Assistance
Everywhere in the world, Cat dealers understand the needs of pipeline construction sites and provide optimal assistance, even in remote locations. The specialized pipeline laying tractor allows you to access a single supplier for services and parts for all components. Access to grouped maintenance and diagnostic points is easy. Simplified cable replacement: it is no longer necessary to go through the hood. The optimized cooling block allows for increased airflow, reducing fan speed for better efficiency. The variable speed hydraulic fan automatically reduces its speed when temperatures drop to save fuel. The hydraulic fan with reverse direction offers a manual or automatic mode and a change of direction to remove debris from the radiator bundles. The machine is equipped with Product Link™ which provides remote monitoring for more efficient overall fleet management.
Integrated Security Features
Rear camera with dedicated display, offering better visibility for enhanced safety. Load Monitor Indicator (LMI) provided with the machine for easy installation of the load monitoring system on the construction site. Quick release function now identical to other models of Cat pipelayer tractors for greater ease of use. Rear window exit now common to the entire range of pipelayer tractors. Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) factory-mounted for better protection of drivers and the machine in the event of a rollover.
Product Specifications for PL61
- ENGINE
- Engine ModelC4.4 Cat
- Note (1)All non-road Tier 4 Final, Stage IV, and Korean Tier 4 Final diesel engines must use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) with a maximum of 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur, or biodiesel (up to B20) blended with ULSD. B20 must meet ASTM D7467 specifications (biodiesel blend stock must meet Cat biodiesel specifications, or ASTM D6751 or EN 14214 standards). Cat DEO-ULS™ oils, or oils that meet Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specifications are required. Refer to your Operation and Maintenance Manual for more information on machine fuel recommendations.
- Note (2)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in ISO 22241 by the International Organization for Standardization.
- Flywheel Power97 kW
- Net Power - 2200 RPM - ISO 924997 kW
- Net Power - 2200 RPM - ISO 9249 (DIN)132 HP
- C4.4 Cat complies with emission regulationsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/European Stage IV/Korean Tier 4 Final
- C7.1 Cat complies with emission regulationsChina Stage III non-road engine standard, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
- Fuel Tank Capacity260 l
- DEF Tank Capacity (1)19 l
- Note (3)(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission reduction technology.
- PIPELAYING EQUIPMENT
- Lifting Capacity18,144 kg
- OPERATING WEIGHT - OPERATING WEIGHTS
- Cab, 560 mm (22 in) shoes (1)18,090 kg
- Cab, 560 mm (22 in) shoes18,170 kg
- Cab, 760 mm (30 in) shoes (1)18,560 kg
- Cab, 760 mm (30 in) shoes18,640 kg
- Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission reduction technology.
- OPERATING WEIGHT - SHIPPING WEIGHTS
- Cab, 560 mm (22 in) shoes (1)17,040 kg
- Cab, 560 mm (22 in) shoes17,110 kg
- Cab, 760 mm (30 in) shoes (1)17,510 kg
- Cab, 760 mm (30 in) shoes17,590 kg
- Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission reduction technology.
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Track Gauge2000 mm
- Track Length on Ground2645 mm
- Ground Contact Area - LGP4.46 m²
- Ground Contact Area - Narrow3.29 m²
- Ground Pressure (1) - LGP40.8 kPa
- Ground Pressure (1) - Narrow53.9 kPa
- Ground Pressure - LGP40.9 kPa
- Ground Pressure - Narrow54 kPa
- Number of Shoes/Track Rollers - Per Side40/8
- Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP560/760 mm (22/30 in)
- Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission reduction technology.
- DIMENSIONS
- Tractor Width - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes2760 mm
- Tractor Width - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes2560 mm
- Extended Counterweight Width4750 mm
- Tractor Width - Retracted Counterweight3240 mm
- Tractor Width - Counterweight/Boom Removed3190 mm
- Track Gauge2000 mm
- Operating Length3850 mm
- Track Length on Ground2645 mm
- Machine Height - Winch End2570 mm
- Machine Height from Top of Ridge to Top of Exhaust Stack (1)2850 mm
- Height - Top of ROPS: Canopy/Cab2985 mm
- Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang)6220 mm
- AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system in this machine contains fluorinated greenhouse gas R134a (global warming potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant, with a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.
Standard Equipment for PL61
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DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT
- ROPS Cab with Fabric Seat or ROPS Canopy with Vinyl Seat
- Retractable Seat Belt
- Seat-Mounted Electrohydraulic Controls, Adjustable
- Footrest
- Instrument Group Display
- Rotary Throttle Switch
- Independent Forward/Reverse Speed Settings
- Side Mirror
- Side Mirror
- 12V Radio Readiness
- 12V Power Socket
- Clothes Hook
- Storage Compartment
- Cup Holder
- Extra-Rugged Rubber Floor Mat
- Single Pedal Combining Deceleration and Brake Functions
- Adjustable Armrests
- Eco Mode
- Electronic Fuel Water Presence Indicator
- Electronic Speed Selector
- Heating
-
TRENCHING TRACTOR
- Boom, 5.49m (18 ft)
- 2,980kg (6,570 lb) Telescopic Counterweight
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POWERTRAIN
- Aluminum Finned Cooling Circuit (Radiator, Powertrain, Intake Cooler)
- Air Filter with Precleaner, Automatic Dust Ejection, and Underhood Intake
- Electric Fuel Priming Pump with Integrated Water/Fuel Separator
- Electronically Controlled Bidirectional Closed-Loop Hydrostatic Transmission
- Underhood Muffler
- Ether Starting Aid
- Long-Life -37°C (-35°F) Antifreeze Coolant
- C4.4 Cat Diesel Engine with Turbocharger and On-Engine Aftertreatment System meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / European Stage IV / Korean Tier 4 Final / Japan 2014 (Tier 2014 Final) emission standards. 115A Alternator, Air Cleaner
- C7.1 Cat Diesel Engine with Turbocharger meeting Chinese Stage III Nonroad, Indian Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, ONU/CEE R96 Stage IIIA or equivalent Tier 3/Stage IIIA emission standards. 100A Alternator (24V).
- Engine Deceleration Feature - Engine Speed Control via Rotary Switch and Pedal
- Engine Idle Shutdown
- Hydraulic-Driven Variable-Speed Fan
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UNDERCARRIAGE
- Heavy-Duty Undercarriage
- Hydraulic Track Adjusters
- Track, 40 Links: - Standard Configuration, 560mm (22 in) - LGP Configuration, 760mm (30 in)
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
- Reverse Warning
- Heavy-Duty 900 CCA Batteries
- Converter, 12V, 10A
- Diagnostic Connector
- Integrated Lights (4 front, 2 rear)
- 24V Starter
- Cold Weather Starting Aid with Glow Plugs
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
- Triple-Function Electrohydraulic Valve
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OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Fuel Tank and Guard
- Hinged Belly Guard
- Lockable Engine Hoods
- Hinged Radiator Grille and Swing-Out Fan
- Front Tow Hook
- Fixed Drawbar
- Eco Drain Taps
- S·O·SSM Sampling Ports
Available Options for PL61
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DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT
- Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
- Visibility Kit, without Camera
- Visibility Kit, Single Camera
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POWERTRAIN
- Isolated Breather
- Cold Start Starter
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TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
- Load Monitor Indicator (LMI)
- Product Link
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