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    Engine Model
    Cat® C15 ACERT™
    Flywheel Power
    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
    333 hp

    Engine

    Engine Model
    Cat® C15 ACERT™
    Flywheel Power
    319hp
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV: Net Power – ISO 9249
    323hp
    U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power – ISO 9249
    333hp
    Emissions
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
    Fuel Tank
    109.6gal (US)
    DEF Tank(1)
    4.5gal (US)
    Engine Model
    Cat C15
    Flywheel Power
    319HP
    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
    Note (1)
    *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
    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 (3)
    ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
    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.
    Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Bore
    5.4in
    Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Displacement
    928in³
    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: Engine Power (Maximum***) - SAE J1995
    366HP
    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
    U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV - Net Power - ISO 9249
    319HP
    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
    U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA Equivalent - Net Power - ISO 9249
    329HP
    Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Stroke
    6.75in
    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
    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
    Note
    *Maximum speed 1,700 rpm
    Note
    **Rated speed 1,900 rpm
    Note
    ***Maximum speed 1,600 rpm
    Note
    ****Rated speed 1,850 rpm

    Undercarriage

    Track Gauge
    92in
    Ground Contact Area
    8215in2
    Grouser Height
    3in
    Length of 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
    Moderate Service
    Track Gauge
    7.7ft
    Ground Contact Area
    8215in²
    Grouser Height
    3in
    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
    Moderate Service
    Width - Standard Shoes
    30in

    Service Capacities

    Fuel Tank
    109.6gal
    Fuel Tank
    109.6gal (US)
    Diesel Engine Fluid (DEF)*
    4.5gal (US)
    Note
    *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only
    Recoil Spring Compartment
    19.5gal (US)
    Winch Case - Boom
    3gal (US)
    Winch Case - Hook
    4gal (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
    Recoil Spring Compartment
    19.5gal
    Winch Case (boom)
    3gal
    Winch Case (hook)
    4gal
    Note
    *Tier 4 Final/Stage IV models only

    Transmission

    1 Forward
    2.1mph
    2 Forward
    3.8mph
    3 Forward
    6.6mph
    1 Reverse
    2.8mph
    2 Reverse
    5mph
    3 Reverse
    8.8mph
    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
    85880lb
    Operating Weight
    111316lb
    Shipping Weight
    85880lb
    Operating Weight
    109000lb

    Pipelayer Equipment

    Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches – Hook: Hook Speed – Raise (6 part line)
    72ft/min
    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)
    205ft
    Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Hook Speed - Raise (6 part line)
    72ft/min
    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)
    242.8ft
    Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended
    242.8ft
    Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft)
    282.8ft
    Pullmaster Hydraulic Winches - Hook: Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended
    282.8ft
    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) Extended
    282.8ft

    Standards

    Brakes
    Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
    ROPS
    ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008
    Brakes
    Brakes meet the International Standard ISO 10265:2008
    ROPS
    ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the International Standard ISO 3471:2008

    Hydraulic System

    Steering Pump Output (closed loop)
    86.7gal/min
    Fan Pump
    35.7gal/min
    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

    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.
    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.

    Components

    Extended Boom
    3458lb
    Hook Block
    387lb
    Load Block
    350lb
    Lower Boom Block
    246lb
    Note
    *Calculated with extended boom
    Standard Boom
    3148lb
    Total Removable Counterweight*
    17077lb
    Upper Boom Block
    246lb
    Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate
    1707.7lb
    Total Removable Counterweight*
    19233lb
    Removable Counterweight (12 plates) Single Plate
    1603lb
    Upper Boom Block
    246lb
    Lower Boom Block
    246lb
    Load Block
    350lb
    Hook Block
    387lb
    Standard Boom
    3148lb
    Extended Boom
    3458lb
    Note
    *Calculated with extended boom

    Dimensions (Approximate)

    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
    30.3ft
    Drawbar - Height
    1.4ft
    Ground Clearance - SAE J1234
    1.6ft
    Grouser Height
    3.1in
    Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS
    11.6ft
    Length - Track on Ground
    12.2ft
    Machine Height - Top of Counterweight
    11.2ft
    Operating Length
    17.9ft
    Track Gauge
    7.7ft
    Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
    19.9ft
    Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
    13.5ft
    Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
    12.7ft
    Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
    22.3ft
    Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
    10.7ft
    Track Gauge
    7.7ft
    Width of Tractor (standard shoes)
    10.7ft
    Width of Tractor (counterweight/boom removed)
    12.7ft
    Width of Tractor (counterweight retracted)
    13.5ft
    Width of Tractor (counterweight extended)
    19.9ft
    Machine Height (top of counterweight)
    11.2ft
    Length of Track on Ground
    12.2ft
    Operating Length
    17.9ft
    Height of Machine (Cab and ROPS)
    11.6ft
    Grouser Height
    3.1in
    Ground Clearance (per 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

    Pipelaying Equipment

    Lift Capacity
    170000lb

    Lift Capacity

    Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
    170000lb

    Operating Specifications

    Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813
    170000lb

    Dimensions

    Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
    10.7ft

    Standard Equipment:

    • Note
      • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • Power Train
      • Cat C15 diesel engine: Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) Aftertreatment Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, depending on region of sale
      • 24V electric start
      • Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
      • Coolant, extended life with protection to -37 C (-34 F)
      • Filter, air with electronic service indicator
      • Final drives: Four double reduction planetary
      • Fuel priming pump, electric
      • High performance single plane cooling system
      • Parking brake, electronic
      • Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
      • Prescreener
      • Starting aid, ether
      • Torque divider
      • Transmission, electronically controlled 3-speed Powershift
      • Turbocharger, wastegate
      • Water separator
      • Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
    • Operator Environment
      • Rear Vision Camera
      • Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
      • Advisor operator interface: Electronic monitoring system, Diagnostic service information, Operator preferences
      • Armrest, adjustable
      • Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
      • Decelerator pedal
      • Differential steering control, with touch shift
      • Dual brake pedal
      • Heater and ventilation
      • ROPS
      • Seat belt, retractable
      • Storage compartment
    • Pipelaying Equipment
      • Block and hook with latch
      • Counterweights, extendible segmented
      • Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
    • Undercarriage
      • Carrier roller
      • Hydraulic track adjusters
      • Master links, two piece
      • Medium service grouser 760 mm (30 in): Sealed and lubricated track (48 section)
      • Non-suspended undercarriage
      • Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
      • Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
      • Track guiding guards
      • Track roller frames
    • Electrical
      • Alarm, backup
      • Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
      • Boom and counterweight limit switch
      • Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
      • Horn, forward warning
      • Lights, two front, two rear
      • Machine diagnostic connector
      • Machine disconnect switch
      • Starting receptacle
    • Other Standard Equipment
      • Bottom guards, hinged
      • Bumper, front with towing device
      • Ecology drains: Engine oil, Coolant, Hydraulic oil, Torque converter, Fuel tank, Power train case and transmission
      • Enclosures, perforated engine
      • Guard, hinged radiator
      • Hood, perforated
      • Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
      • Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
      • Oil cooler, hydraulic
      • Product Link ready
      • S-O-S sampling ports
      • Steering, electronically controlled power differential
      • Vandalism protection for fluid compartments
      • ROPS

    Optional Equipment:

    • Note
      • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
    • Operator Environment
      • Cab with air conditioning, heat and 150 amp alternator
      • OROPS with heat and 150 amp alternator
      • Cloth air seat
      • Deluxe seat
      • Vinyl seat
      • Heated seat
    • Undercarriage
      • Arctic rollers
      • Standard rollers
    • Technology Products
      • Product Link
    • Pipelaying Equipment
      • Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
      • Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
      • Boom and cables 8.5 m (28 ft)
    • Other Optional Equipment
      • CE Certification
      • ROPS