PL72 Pipelayer

PL72 Pipelayer

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 PL72 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

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Engine ModelCat C9.3

Flywheel Power211hp

Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349211hp

Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)214mhp

EmissionsU.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 Tank109.6gal (US)

DEF Tank(1)4.5gal (US)

Note (1)Rated speed 2,000 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 (2)All non-road Tier 4 Interim and Final, Stage IIIB, Stage IV, Stage V, Japan 2014 and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) fuels containing 15 ppm (mg/kg) sulfur or less. Biodiesel blends up to B20 (20%

Note (3)Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241.

Lift Capacity90000lb

Operating Weight68945lb

Shipping Weight59846lb

6.1 m (20 ft) Boom2004lb

7.3 m (24 ft) Boom2562lb

Track Gauge90in

Track on Ground10.7ft

Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754)8406in²

Ground Pressure (ISO 16754)8.2psi

Shoe Width30in

Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes10ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended17.65ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted12.04ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed11.88ft

Track Gauge7.51ft

Length - Track on Ground12.17ft

Machine Height - Top of Counterweight8.53ft

Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS11.25ft

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom22.24ft

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom26.28ft

Air ConditioningThe 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

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Optional

Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

Standard

Cat C9.3 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.

Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)

High performance single plane cooling system

Coolant, extended life with protection to -37 C (-34F)

24V electric start

Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled

Filter, air with electronic service indicator

Final drives: Four double reduction planetary

Fuel priming pump, electric

Parking brake, electronic

Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector

Prescreener

Starting aid, ether

Torque divider

Transmission, electronically controlled 3-speed Powershift

Wastegate turbocharger

Water separator

Standard

Rear Vision Camera

Armrest, adjustable

Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls

Advisor operator interface: Electronic monitoring system, Diagnostic service information, Operator preferences

ROPS

Decelerator pedal

Dual brake pedal

Seat belt, retractable

Load Moment Indicator (LMI)

Heater and ventilation

Differential steering control, with touch shift

Storage compartment

Optional

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

Standard

Block and hook with latch

Counterweights, extendible segmented

Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled

Optional

Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)

Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)

Standard

Alarm, backup

Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty

Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet

Horn, forward warning

Lights, two front, two rear

Starting receptacle

Machine disconnect switch

Machine diagnostic connector

Boom and counterweight limit switch

Standard

Carrier roller

Track roller frames

Hydraulic track adjusters

Master links, two piece

Non-suspended undercarriage

Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated

Sprocket rim segments, replaceable

Track guiding guards

Medium service grouser 760 mm (30 in) Sealed and lubricated track (48 section)

Optional

Arctic rollers

Standard rollers

Standard

Bumper, front with towing device

Drawbar, heavy duty

Ecology drains: Engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, torque converter, fuel tank, power train case and transmission

Enclosures, perforated engine

Hood, perforated

Bottom guards, hinged

Guard, hinged radiator

Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps

Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control

Oil cooler, hydraulic

Product Link ready

S-O-S sampling ports

Steering, electronically controlled power differential

Vandalism protection for fluid compartments

Optional

Product Link

Optional

CE Certification

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