Overview
The Caterpillar 525 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 165 hp, operating weight of 33,510 lb, fuel capacity of 70.1 gal and hydraulic capacity of 19.6 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 525 Skidder against similar skidder models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
33,510.30
lb
Net Power
165
hp
Gross Power
175
hp
Overall Length
19.69
ft
Full Specifications
121 specs
Dimensions
Blade Width
7.09 ft / 2.16 m
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip
9.05 yd³ / 6.92 m³
Ground Clearance
1.73 ft / 0.53 m
Height to Top of Cab
10.01 ft / 3.05 m
Length
18.20 ft / 5.55 m
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum
19,800 lb / 8,981 kg
Max Line Speed
95.97 mph / 154.4 km/h
Overall Length
19.69 ft / 6.00 m
Overall Width
10.27 ft / 3.13 m
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level
8.26 ft / 2.52 m
Tong Opening At Tips
8.34 in / 212 mm
Wheel Base
11.50 in / 292 mm
Wheelbase
11.49 ft / 3.50 m
Engine
Alternator Supplied Amperage
75 A
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
Derating Altitude
7,500
Displacement
425 cu in / 7.0 L
Dozer - Extended Width
630 in / 16,002 mm
Drum Diameter
10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width
7.90 ft / 2.41 m
Electrical System
24
Enclosed Cab
100
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3304 DIT
Engine Oil Capacity
5.10 gal / 19.3 L
Est. Operating Weight
29,891 lb / 13,558 kg
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
11.10 gal / 42.0 L
Fuel Capacity
70.10 gal / 265.4 L
Fuel Tank
68 gal / 257.4 L
Governed Speed At Rated Power
2,200
Grapple - Bunching 1.04 M2 / 11.2 Ft2
2,350
Grapple - Bunching 1.16 M2 / 12.5 Ft2
2,460
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft2
1,550
Gross Power
175 hp / 130.5 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
179 hp / 133.5 kW
Height
10.13 ft / 3.09 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
19.60 gal / 74.2 L
Max Speed - Forward
16.90 mph / 27.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
12 mph / 19.3 km/h
Net Flywheel Power
160 hp / 119.3 kW
Net Power
160 hp / 119.3 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
Operating Weight
33,510 lb / 15,200 kg
Operational Voltage
24 V
Power Measured @
2,200 rpm
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
11.10 gal / 42.0 L
Starting System
24
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Tire Size
23.10 in / 587 mm
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr
710 in / 18,034 mm
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr
1,476 in / 37,490 mm
Transmission
4 fwd/3 rev
Transmission Fluid Capacity
14.10 gal / 53.4 L
Travel Speed - Forward 1
3.90 mph / 6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 2
6.50 mph / 10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 3
9.20 mph / 14.8 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 4
16 mph / 25.7 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 1
3.90 mph / 6.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 2
6.50 mph / 10.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Reverse 3
11.80 mph / 19.0 km/h
Winch
1,630
Hydraulics
Bunching - Capacity
12.50
Bunching - Full Open Height
73.80 in / 1,875 mm
Bunching - Fully Closed Height
60.40 in / 1,534 mm
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter
5.30 in / 135 mm
Bunching - Reach At Full Open
28 ft / 8.53 m
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height
89.10 in / 2,263 mm
Bunching - Tong Opening
120 in / 3,048 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)
199
Drum Diameter
12 in / 305 mm
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest
72
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted
106.10
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest
14.90
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted
44.30
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach
44.30 ft / 13.50 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest
107.30 ft / 32.71 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted
48.90 ft / 14.90 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest
104.50 ft / 31.85 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted
58.70 ft / 17.89 m
Dual Function - Reach Maximum
107.30 ft / 32.71 m
Engine Oil
4 gal / 15.1 L
Grapple Valve
3
Hydraulic System - Total
18
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum
38,200 lb / 17,327 kg
Mechanical Winch
5.10
Net Power
165 hp / 123.0 kW
Pump Output
45.50 gal/min / 172.2 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
3,000 psi / 206.8 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 - Full Open Height
61.50 in / 1,562 mm
Sorting - Fully Closed Height
72 in / 1,829 mm
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter
3 in / 76 mm
Sorting - Tip To Tip Height
86.50 in / 2,197 mm
Sorting - Tong Opening
100 in / 2,540 mm
Sorting Capacity
9
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
14 gal / 53.0 L
Cooling System
9 gal / 34.1 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front
11
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
11
Maximum Drawbar Pull
43,500 lb / 19,731 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 525 Skidder? +
The Caterpillar 525 Skidder has an operating weight of 33,510 lb (15,200 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 525 Skidder engine? +
The Caterpillar 525 Skidder produces 175 hp (130.5 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 525 Skidder compare to similar Skidder models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 525 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.