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.
Engine
Engine Model
Flywheel Power
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
Tier 4 Final/Stage V: Net Power (Rated Speed**) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
Emissions
Fuel Tank
DEF Tank(1)
Note (2)
Note (4)
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity
Weights
Operating Weight
Shipping Weight
Components
Removable Counterweight (14 plates) Single Plate
Total Removable Counterweight*
Undercarriage
Track Gauge
Length - Track on Ground
Ground Contact Area
Width - Standard Shoes
Dimensions
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
Dimensions (Approximate)
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
Machine Height - Top of Counterweight
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 8.5 m (28 ft) Boom
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- 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
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- Operator Environment
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- 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
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Block and hook with latch
- Counterweights, extendible segmented
- Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
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- Undercarriage
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- 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
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- Electrical
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- 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
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- 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 Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Operator Environment
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- 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
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- Undercarriage
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- Arctic rollers
- Standard rollers
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- Technology Products
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- Product Link
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Boom and cables 8.5 m (28 ft)
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- Other Optional Equipment
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- CE Certification
- ROPS
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