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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

Engine Model	Cat C15
Flywheel Power	319 HP
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	319 HP
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)	323 mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)	333 mhp
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349	329 HP
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	109.6 gal (US)
DEF Tank(1)	4.5 gal (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

216000 lb

Weights

Operating Weight	121795 lb
Shipping Weight	90600 lb

Components

Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate	1708 lb
Total Removable Counterweight*	23908 lb

Undercarriage

Track Gauge	8.3 ft
Length - Track on Ground	12.2 ft
Ground Contact Area	9920.1 in²
Width - Standard Shoes	34 in

Dimensions

Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes

12.7 ft

Dimensions (Approximate)

Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended	20.8 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted	14.2 ft
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed	13.3 ft
Machine Height - Top of Counterweight	11.2 ft
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS	11.6 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom	22.3 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom	26.3 ft
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom	30.4 ft

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.

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