Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

PIPELAYERS

CONTENTS Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-2 Lifting Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-4 Drawbar Pull Charts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-7 Travel and Hook Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-9 Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-10 Extreme Slope Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-12

Features: ● Hydrostatic transmission on PL61. ● Planetary power shift transmission on PL72, PL83 and PL87 models. ● Kick-out helps prevent boom bending as boom approaches near-vertical. ● Sealed and Lubricated Track. ● Simplified Controls for all functions including raise, lower, quick-drop and power down, variable range and speed adjustments. ● Modular design of major components and accessory drive system for simplified repair. ● Separate, self-energizing brakes for boom and hook winches. ● Positive track pin retention (PL83 and PL87). ● Hydraulic Drawworks with two independently driven hydraulic motors for boom and hook winches.

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