Caterpillar PL87 Base
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Caterpillar PL87 Base Truck Description
The Caterpillar PL87 Base is Caterpillar’s most powerful pipelayer, designed for massive oil and gas pipeline projects. Its enormous lifting capacity and excellent balance make it the first choice for large contractors worldwide. Check its advanced hydraulics and technical specs on MotorBazee.com. With this machine, you can safely and efficiently place the heaviest pipe segments.
Key Specifications of Caterpillar PL87 Base Equipment
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Specifications of Caterpillar PL87 Base
Engine
- Bore 137.0 mm
- Displacement 15.2 L
- Emissions U.S. EPA Tier 3, EU Stage IIIA
- Engine Model Cat® C15 ACERT™
- Flywheel Power 273.0 kW
- Flywheel Power (Metric) 273.0 kW
- Gross Power 294.0 kW
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 281.0 kW
- Gross Power – ISO 14396 (Metric) 281.0 kW
- Gross Power (Metric) 294.0 kW
- Net Power – EU 80/1269 273.0 kW
- Net Power – EU 80/1269 (Metric) 273.0 kW
- Net Power – ISO 9249 273.0 kW
- Net Power – ISO 9249 (Metric) 273.0 kW
- Net Power – SAE J1349 270.0 kW
- Net Power – SAE J1349 (Metric) 270.0 kW
- Stroke 172.0 mm
Weights
- Operating Weight 54485.0 kg
- Shipping Weight 42865.0 kg
Transmission
- 1F – Drawbar Pull 618.5 N
- 2F – Drawbar Pull 338.2 N
- 3F – Drawbar Pull 186.9 N
- Forward 1 3.0 km/h
- Forward 2 5.4 km/h
- Forward 3 9.4 km/h
- Reverse 1 4.0 km/h
- Reverse 2 7.0 km/h
- Reverse 3 12.3 km/h
Standards
- Brakes Brakes meet the standard SAE JISO 10265 MAR99
- ROPS Optional ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) meets the standards SAE J397 OCT95, SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3164 1995 and ISO 3471-1
Operating Specifications
- Lifting Capacity 97069.0 kg
Hydraulic System
- Counterweight (gear) 101.0 L/min
- Implement Pump Output – Max (closed loop) 277.0 L/min
- Relief Valve Setting 41600.0 kPa
- Variable Charge Pump Output – Max (open loop) 219.0 L/min
Undercarriage
- Ground Contact Area 3715.0 mm
- Grouser Height 93.0 mm
- Length of Track on Ground 3.587 m
- Number of Carrier Rollers 1 per side
- Number of Rollers (each side) 9
- Number of Shoes (each side) 48
- Shoe Type Super Extreme Service
- Track Gauge 2.54 m
- Width of Standard Shoes 864.0 mm
SERVICE CAPACITIES
- Cooling System 76.0 L
- Crankcase and Filter 38.0 L
- Final Drive (each side) 13.0 L
- Fuel Tank 569.0 L
- Hydraulic Tank 170.0 L
- Power Train 190.0 L
Lift Capacity
- Lift Capacity at Tipping Point – ISO 8813 97069.0 kg
Pipelaying Equipment
- Lift Capacity 97069.0 kg
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) 55.0 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended 74.0 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) 62.5 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended 86.2 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Drum Diameter 254.0 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Drum Length 355.6 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Flange Diameter 508.0 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Boom – Wire Rope Diameter 19.0 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) 114.3 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Boom and Cables, 7.3 m (24 ft) Extended 114.3 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Boom and Cables, 8.53 m (28 ft) Extended 124.2 m
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Drum Diameter 254.0 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Drum Length 355.6 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Flange Diameter 508.0 mm
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Hook Speed (Raise) with 8 Part Line 15.5 m/min
- Planetary Hydraulic Winches – Hook – Wire Rope Diameter 19.0 mm
- Removable Counterweight 13 Segments – 2 @ 285.0 kg
- Removable Counterweight 13 Segments – 5 @ 785.0 kg
- Removable Counterweight 13 Segments – 6 @ 710.0 kg
- Total Weight Extendible 13903.0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Caterpillar PL87 Base is recognized as one of Caterpillar’s most powerful pipelayers. It is specifically designed for major oil and gas pipeline projects, making it the preferred choice for large contractors worldwide who need to safely and efficiently place heavy pipe segments.
The machine is equipped with a Cat® C15 ACERT™ engine. Key technical details include a bore of 137.0 mm, a displacement of 15.2 L, and various power outputs depending on the measurement standard (e.g., Gross Power – ISO 14396 is 281.0 kW). It adheres to emissions standards such as U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA.
The specified weights for the equipment are an Operating Weight of 54,485.0 kg and a Shipping Weight of 42,865.0 kg. This information details the general mass of the machine under various conditions.
