PL87 Pipelayer

PL87 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 PL87 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

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Engine ModelCat C15

Flywheel Power319hp

Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349319hp

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 (DIN)333mhp

Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349329hp

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 (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.

Lift Capacity216000lb

Operating Weight121795lb

Shipping Weight90600lb

Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate1708lb

Total Removable Counterweight*23908lb

Track Gauge8.3ft

Length - Track on Ground12.2ft

Ground Contact Area9920.1in²

Width - Standard Shoes34in

Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes12.7ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended20.8ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted14.2ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed13.3ft

Machine Height - Top of Counterweight11.2ft

Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS11.6ft

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom22.3ft

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom26.3ft

Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom30.4ft

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 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

Standard

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

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)

Boom and cables 8.5 m (28 ft)

Standard

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

Optional

Arctic rollers

Standard rollers

Standard

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

Standard

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

Product Link

Optional

CE Certification

ROPS

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