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.
Engine Model | Cat C15 |
Flywheel Power | — |
Lift Capacity | — |
Engine Model | Cat C15 |
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 | — |
Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent: Net Power (Rated Speed****) - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) | — |
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 | — |
DEF Tank(1) | — |
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. |
Lift Capacity | — |
Operating Weight | — |
Shipping Weight | — |
Removable Counterweight (10 plates) Single Plate | — |
Total Removable Counterweight* | — |
Track Gauge | — |
Length - Track on Ground | — |
Ground Contact Area | — |
Width - Standard Shoes | — |
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes | — |
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 | 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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