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PL61

Overview

The PL61 is part of a full line of purpose-built Cat® pipe layers designed for performance, safety and serviceability. Easy transport width, combined with the experienced support of the Cat dealer network, means this key pipe line equipment is available when and where you need it.
Engine ModelCat C4.4 ACERT™
Flywheel Power97 kW130 HP
Cat C4.4 ACERT EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 ACERT EmissionsChina Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396117 kW157 HP
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)117 kW159 HP
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm: SAE J1995119 kW160 HP
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 924997 kW130 HP
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J134995 kW128 HP
Track Gauge2000 mm79 in
Track on Ground2645 mm104 in
Ground Contact Area - LGP4.46 m²6920 in²
Ground Contact Area - Narrow3.29 m²5100 in²
Ground Pressure - LGP40.9 kPa6.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Narrow54 kPa7.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - LGP40.8 kPa5.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow53.9 kPa7.8 psi
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side40/8
Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP560/760 mm (22/30 in)
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes18170 kg40060 lb
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)18090 kg39890 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes18640 kg41095 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)18560 kg40920 lb
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Lift Capacity18144 kg40000 lb
Track Gauge2000 mm79 in
Length - Track on Ground2645 mm104 in
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons.
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang)6220 mm245 in
Height - Top of ROPS: Canopy/Cab2985 mm118 in
Height of Machine from Tip of Grouser to Top of Stack(1)2850 mm112 in
Machine Height - Tip of Winch2570 mm101 in
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Operating Length3850 mm151 in
Width - Counterweight Extended4750 mm187 in
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted3240 mm128 in
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed3190 mm126 in
Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes2560 mm101 in
Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes2760 mm109 in
DEF Tank(1)19 l5 gal (US)
Fuel Tank260 l69 gal (US)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)97 kW132 HP
Note (1)All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2)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.
Note (3)(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes17110 kg37720 lb
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)17040 kg37570 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes17590 kg38780 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)17510 kg38600 lb
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

PL61 Standard Equipment

  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • ROPS Cab with cloth seat or ROPS Canopy with vinyl seat
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Electro-hydraulic controls, seat mounted, adjustable
    • Foot rests
    • Display with gauge cluster
    • Rotary throttle switch
    • Independent forward/reverse speed settings
    • Mirror, rearview
    • Mirror
    • 12V radio ready
    • 12V power port
    • Coat hook
    • Storage compartment
    • Cup holder
    • Heavy duty rubber floor mat
    • Single pedal combining deceleration and braking function
    • Adjustable armrests
    • Eco Mode
    • Electronic water-in-fuel indicator
    • Electronically programmable speed selector
    • Heater
  • PIPELAYER
    • Boom, 5.49 m (18 ft)
    • Counterweight, extendible 2980 kg (6,570 lb)
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Aluminum bar plate cooling system (radiator, power train, aftercooler)
    • Air cleaner with pre-cleaner, automatic dust ejection and under-hood intake
    • Electric fuel priming pump with integrated fuel/water separator
    • Dual path, electronic control, closed-loop hydrostatic transmission
    • Under-hood muffler
    • Starting aid, ether injection
    • Antifreeze, extendible life coolant -37� C (35� F)
    • Cat C4.4 ACERT turbocharged diesel engine with engine mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV / Korea Tier 4 Final / Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) Certified Engine emission standards. 115 Amp alternator, air cleaner
    • Cat C7.1 ACERT turbocharged diesel engine to meet China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA. 100 Amp (24 Volt) alternator.
    • Engine decelerating fuction - rotary switch and pedal engine speed control)
    • Engine idle shutdown
    • Hydraulically driven, variable speed fan
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Heavy duty undercarriage
    • Track adjusters, hydraulic
    • Track, 40 sections: - Standard configuration, 560 mm (22 in) - LGP configuration, 760 mm (30 in)
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back up
    • Batteries, heavy duty, 900 CCA
    • Converter, 12V, 10 Amp
    • Diagnostic connector
    • Integrated lights (4 front, 2 rear)
    • Starter, 24 volt
    • Glowplug starting aid
  • HYDRAULICS
    • Three-function electro-hydraulic valve
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Fuel tank and guard
    • Hinged crankcase guard
    • Lockable engine enclosures
    • Hinged radiator grill and swing-out fan
    • Front pull device
    • Rigid drawbar
    • Ecology drains
    • S�O��S sampling ports

PL61 Optional Equipment

  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
    • Visibility kit, no camera
    • Visibility kit, single camera
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Insulated breather
    • Low temperature starter
  • TECNOLOGY PRODUCTS
    • Load Monitor Indicator (LMI)
    • Product Link

Specifications

Engine ModelCat C4.4 ACERT™
Flywheel Power97 kW130 HP
Cat C4.4 ACERT EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 ACERT EmissionsChina Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396117 kW157 HP
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN)117 kW159 HP
Engine Power - 2,000 rpm: SAE J1995119 kW160 HP
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 924997 kW130 HP
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J134995 kW128 HP
Track Gauge2000 mm79 in
Track on Ground2645 mm104 in
Ground Contact Area - LGP4.46 m²6920 in²
Ground Contact Area - Narrow3.29 m²5100 in²
Ground Pressure - LGP40.9 kPa6.3 psi
Ground Pressure - Narrow54 kPa7.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - LGP40.8 kPa5.9 psi
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow53.9 kPa7.8 psi
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side40/8
Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP560/760 mm (22/30 in)
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes18170 kg40060 lb
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)18090 kg39890 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes18640 kg41095 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)18560 kg40920 lb
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Lift Capacity18144 kg40000 lb
Track Gauge2000 mm79 in
Length - Track on Ground2645 mm104 in
Air ConditioningThe air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tons.
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] overhang)6220 mm245 in
Height - Top of ROPS: Canopy/Cab2985 mm118 in
Height of Machine from Tip of Grouser to Top of Stack(1)2850 mm112 in
Machine Height - Tip of Winch2570 mm101 in
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Operating Length3850 mm151 in
Width - Counterweight Extended4750 mm187 in
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted3240 mm128 in
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed3190 mm126 in
Width - Tractor - With 560 mm [22 in] Shoes2560 mm101 in
Width - Tractor - With 760 mm [30 in] Shoes2760 mm109 in
DEF Tank(1)19 l5 gal (US)
Fuel Tank260 l69 gal (US)
Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN)97 kW132 HP
Note (1)All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS™ or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations.
Note (2)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.
Note (3)(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes17110 kg37720 lb
Cab, 560 mm (22 in) Shoes(1)17040 kg37570 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes17590 kg38780 lb
Cab, 760 mm (30 in) Shoes(1)17510 kg38600 lb
Note(1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology.

Equipment

PL61 Standard Equipment

  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • ROPS Cab with cloth seat or ROPS Canopy with vinyl seat
    • Seat belt, retractable
    • Electro-hydraulic controls, seat mounted, adjustable
    • Foot rests
    • Display with gauge cluster
    • Rotary throttle switch
    • Independent forward/reverse speed settings
    • Mirror, rearview
    • Mirror
    • 12V radio ready
    • 12V power port
    • Coat hook
    • Storage compartment
    • Cup holder
    • Heavy duty rubber floor mat
    • Single pedal combining deceleration and braking function
    • Adjustable armrests
    • Eco Mode
    • Electronic water-in-fuel indicator
    • Electronically programmable speed selector
    • Heater
  • PIPELAYER
    • Boom, 5.49 m (18 ft)
    • Counterweight, extendible 2980 kg (6,570 lb)
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Aluminum bar plate cooling system (radiator, power train, aftercooler)
    • Air cleaner with pre-cleaner, automatic dust ejection and under-hood intake
    • Electric fuel priming pump with integrated fuel/water separator
    • Dual path, electronic control, closed-loop hydrostatic transmission
    • Under-hood muffler
    • Starting aid, ether injection
    • Antifreeze, extendible life coolant -37� C (35� F)
    • Cat C4.4 ACERT turbocharged diesel engine with engine mounted aftertreatment to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage IV / Korea Tier 4 Final / Japan 2014 (Tier 4 Final) Certified Engine emission standards. 115 Amp alternator, air cleaner
    • Cat C7.1 ACERT turbocharged diesel engine to meet China Nonroad Stage III, India Bharat III, Eurasian Economic Union Stage IIIA, UN ECE R96 Stage IIIA emission standards, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA. 100 Amp (24 Volt) alternator.
    • Engine decelerating fuction - rotary switch and pedal engine speed control)
    • Engine idle shutdown
    • Hydraulically driven, variable speed fan
  • UNDERCARRIAGE
    • Heavy duty undercarriage
    • Track adjusters, hydraulic
    • Track, 40 sections: - Standard configuration, 560 mm (22 in) - LGP configuration, 760 mm (30 in)
  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alarm, back up
    • Batteries, heavy duty, 900 CCA
    • Converter, 12V, 10 Amp
    • Diagnostic connector
    • Integrated lights (4 front, 2 rear)
    • Starter, 24 volt
    • Glowplug starting aid
  • HYDRAULICS
    • Three-function electro-hydraulic valve
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Fuel tank and guard
    • Hinged crankcase guard
    • Lockable engine enclosures
    • Hinged radiator grill and swing-out fan
    • Front pull device
    • Rigid drawbar
    • Ecology drains
    • S�O��S sampling ports

PL61 Optional Equipment

  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Radio, AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
    • Visibility kit, no camera
    • Visibility kit, single camera
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Insulated breather
    • Low temperature starter
  • TECNOLOGY PRODUCTS
    • Load Monitor Indicator (LMI)
    • Product Link

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