Overview
The Caterpillar 515 Skidder is a skidder listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 140 hp, operating weight of 27,999 lb, fuel capacity of 48.9 gal and hydraulic capacity of 19.9 gal. This model can be reviewed for equipment comparison, jobsite planning, fleet research, and specification-based machine selection. Use the full specifications table to compare the Caterpillar 515 Skidder against similar skidder models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
27,998.80
lb
Net Power
140
hp
Gross Power
152
hp
Overall Length
19.03
ft
Full Specifications
111 specs
Dimensions
Blade Width
7.09 ft / 2.16 m
Drum Capacity At Cable Width
400.27 in / 10,167 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip
7.97 yd³ / 6.09 m³
Ground Clearance
1.70 ft / 0.52 m
Height to Top of Cab
9.95 ft / 3.03 m
Length
19.03 ft / 5.80 m
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum
68,780 lb / 31,198 kg
Max Line Speed
149.28 mph / 240.2 km/h
Overall Length
19.03 ft / 5.80 m
Overall Width
8.94 ft / 2.72 m
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level
7.03 ft / 2.14 m
Tong Opening At Tips
6.99 in / 178 mm
Wheel Base
10.84 in / 275 mm
Wheelbase
10.83 ft / 3.30 m
Engine
Alternator Supplied Amperage
75 A
Arch - Cable Skidding
801
Axle Oscillation
15 lb / 7 kg
Battery - Volts
12
Battery Quantity
2
Bore
4.80 in / 122 mm
Cat 3304 DIT Diesel
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
9.60 gal / 36.3 L
Decking Blade
250 in / 6,350 mm
Derating Altitude
7,500
Displacement
425 cu in / 7.0 L
Dozer - Extended Width
550 in / 13,970 mm
Drum Diameter
10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width
7.90 ft / 2.41 m
Electrical System
24
Enclosed Cab
150
Enclosed Rops + Ac
2,000
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3304 DIT
Engine Oil Capacity
5.10 gal / 19.3 L
Est. Operating Weight
28,886 lb / 13,102 kg
Fan Speed
1,942
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
11.10 gal / 42.0 L
Fuel Capacity
48.90 gal / 185.1 L
Fuel Tank
49 gal / 185.5 L
Governed Speed At Rated Power
2,200
Grapple - Bunching 1.04 M2 / 11.2 Ft2
717
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft2
680
Gross Power
152 hp / 113.3 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
159 hp / 118.6 kW
Height
10.09 ft / 3.08 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
19.90 gal / 75.3 L
Max Speed - Forward
16.90 mph / 27.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
12 mph / 19.3 km/h
Net Flywheel Power
140 hp / 104.4 kW
Net Power
140 hp / 104.4 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
160 hp / 119.3 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
160 hp / 119.3 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
158 hp / 117.8 kW
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Open Rops
1,900
Operating Weight
27,999 lb / 12,700 kg
Operating Weight - Cable
29,390 lb / 13,331 kg
Operational Voltage
24 V
Power Measured @
2,200 rpm
Pump Flow
45.50 gal/min / 172.2 L/min
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
11.10 gal / 42.0 L
Relief Valve Pressure
3,000 psi / 206.8 bar
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Tire Size
23.10 in / 587 mm
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr
1,435 in / 36,449 mm
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr
1,650 in / 41,910 mm
Transmission
countershaft, 4 fwd / 3 rev
Transmission Fluid Capacity
14.10 gal / 53.4 L
Travel Speed - Forward 1
3.30 mph / 5.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 2
5.70 mph / 9.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 3
8 mph / 12.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 4
14.60 mph / 23.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 1
3.30 mph / 5.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 2
5.70 mph / 9.2 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 3
10.30 mph / 16.6 km/h
Winch
1,100
Hydraulics
Bunching - Capacity
8
Bunching - Tong Opening
90 in / 2,286 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Bore
4 in / 102 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter
2 in / 51 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke
14 in / 356 mm
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)
214.90
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In)
160.10
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)
91.90
Drum Diameter
12 in / 305 mm
Engine Oil
4 gal / 15.1 L
Grapple Valve
3
Hydraulic System - Total
19.50
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum
38,700 lb / 17,554 kg
Mechanical Winch
5.10
Net Power
140 hp / 104.4 kW
Pump Output
46.23 gal/min / 175.0 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
3,045 psi / 209.9 bar
Reservoir Tank Capacity
12.90 gal / 48.8 L
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted
85.40
Single Function - Lift Lowest
13.50
Single Function - Reach Maximum
99.10 ft / 30.21 m
Single Function - Reach Minimum
65.60 ft / 19.99 m
Sorting - Tong Opening
84 in / 2,134 mm
Sorting Capacity
8
Steering Cylinder - Bore
3 in / 76 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter
1.80 in / 46 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke
17 in / 432 mm
Transmission - Torque Converter
14 lb-ft / 19 Nm
Other
Hydraulic System - Tank
12 gal / 45.4 L
Cooling System
9 gal / 34.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front
11
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
11
Maximum Drawbar Pull
34,000 lb / 15,422 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 515 Skidder? +
The Caterpillar 515 Skidder has an operating weight of 27,999 lb (12,700 kg). This places it in a class suited for skidder applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.
How powerful is the Caterpillar 515 Skidder engine? +
The Caterpillar 515 Skidder produces 152 hp (113.3 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Skidder work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar 515 Skidder compare to similar Skidder models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 515 Skidder side by side with any other model using the Heavy Equipment Hub compare tool. Key comparison points include engine power, operating weight, digging depth, hydraulic flow, and overall dimensions.