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PL83 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 PL83 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.

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Engine

Engine Model

Cat C15

Flywheel Power

319hp

Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349

319hp

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

333mhp

Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)

329hp

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

Fuel Tank

109.6gal (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.

Pipelaying Equipment

Lift Capacity

170000lb

Weights

Operating Weight

109000lb

Shipping Weight

85880lb

Components

Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate

1707.7lb

Total Removable Counterweight*

17077lb

Undercarriage

Track Gauge

7.7ft

Length - Track on Ground

12.2ft

Ground Contact Area

8215in²

Width - Standard Shoes

30in

Dimensions

Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes

10.7ft

Dimensions (Approximate)

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended

19.9ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted

13.5ft

Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed

12.7ft

Machine Height - Top of Counterweight

11.2ft

Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS

11.6ft

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

22.3ft

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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