Overview
The Caterpillar 535B 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 182 hp, operating weight of 37,300 lb, fuel capacity of 83.2 gal and hydraulic capacity of 32.5 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 535B Skidder against similar skidder models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
37,300
lb
Net Power
182
hp
Gross Power
200
hp
Overall Length
22.79
ft
Full Specifications
137 specs
Dimensions
Blade Width
8.79 ft / 2.68 m
Cable Width
6.76 ft / 2.06 m
Drum Capacity At Cable Width
147.64 in / 3,750 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip
25,015.33 yd³ / 19,125.59 m³
Ground Clearance
1.91 ft / 0.58 m
Height Of Grapple From Ground
5.21 ft / 1.59 m
Height to Top of Cab
10.61 ft / 3.23 m
Length
20.14 ft / 6.14 m
Max Blade Height
48.27 in / 1,226 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum
43,613 lb / 19,782 kg
Max Line Speed
339.90 mph / 547.0 km/h
Overall Length
22.79 ft / 6.95 m
Overall Width
11.11 ft / 3.39 m
Tong Opening At Tips
8.67 in / 220 mm
Wheel Base
11.60 in / 295 mm
Wheelbase
11.66 ft / 3.55 m
Engine
Arch - Cable Skidding
1,696
Arch - Dual Function
2,472
Battery - Volts
12
Battery Quantity
2
Bore
4.40 in / 112 mm
Cat 3126 DITA diesel
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
13.20 gal / 50.0 L
Countershaft-5 fw/3 rev
5
Decking Blade
1,755 in / 44,577 mm
Derating Altitude
10,663
Displacement
442 cu in / 7.2 L
Dozer - Extended Width
2,238 in / 56,845 mm
Drum Diameter
10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width
6.70 ft / 2.04 m
Electrical System
24
Enclosed Cab
138
Enclosed Rops + Ac
2,657
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3126 DITA Diesel
Engine Oil Capacity
7.20 gal / 27.3 L
Est. Operating Weight
37,300 lb / 16,919 kg
Fan Speed
1,909
Frame - Cable Fenders
2,911
Frame - No Fenders
2,245
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
13.80 gal / 52.2 L
Fuel Capacity
83.20 gal / 314.9 L
Fuel Tank
83.20 gal / 314.9 L
Governed Speed At Rated Power
2,200
Grapple - Bunching 1.38 M2 / 14.4 Ft2
2,380
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft2
1,780
Grapple - Sorting 1.23 M2 / 13.2 Ft2
2,300
Gross Power
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Height
10.61 ft / 3.23 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
32.50 gal / 123.0 L
Instrument Panel Guard
2
Lights - 4 Standard
148
Lights - 8 Optional
359
Max Speed - Forward
17.10 mph / 27.5 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
11.60 mph / 18.7 km/h
Net Flywheel Power
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Net Power
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
180 hp / 134.2 kW
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Forward Gears
5
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Open Rops
2,366
Operating Weight
37,300 lb / 16,919 kg
Operating Weight - Cable
1,695 lb / 769 kg
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
13.80 gal / 52.2 L
Starting Aid - Ether
11
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr
710 in / 18,034 mm
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr
5,188 in / 131,775 mm
Tires - 35.5l X 32, 16 Pr
6,510 in / 165,354 mm
Transmission
Countershaft-5 fw/3 rev
Transmission Fluid Capacity
14.30 gal / 54.1 L
Travel Speed - Forward 1
4 mph / 6.4 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 2
5.60 mph / 9.0 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 3
6.80 mph / 10.9 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 4
9.50 mph / 15.3 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward 5
17.10 mph / 27.5 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
11.60 mph / 18.7 km/h
Winch
1,731
Hydraulics
Bunching - Capacity
14.40
Bunching - Full Open Height
78.10 in / 1,984 mm
Bunching - Fully Closed Height
62.10 in / 1,577 mm
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter
5.80 in / 147 mm
Bunching - Reach At Full Open
31.40 ft / 9.57 m
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height
93.90 in / 2,385 mm
Bunching - Tong Opening
123 in / 3,124 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Bore
4 in / 102 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter
2.30 in / 58 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke
18.40 in / 467 mm
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)
148
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In)
106
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)
82
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest
68
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted
104.10
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest
110.80
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted
40.30
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach
41.40 ft / 12.62 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest
108 ft / 32.92 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted
52.40 ft / 15.97 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest
110.80 ft / 33.77 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted
62.20 ft / 18.96 m
Dual Function - Reach Maximum
113.80 ft / 34.69 m
Engine Oil
7.20 gal / 27.3 L
Grapple Valve
3
Hydraulic System - Total
32.50
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum
43,600 lb / 19,777 kg
Mechanical Winch
6.50
Net Power
182 hp / 135.7 kW
Pump Output
50 gal/min / 189.3 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
3,045 psi / 209.9 bar
Reservoir Tank Capacity
16.50 gal / 62.5 L
Sorting - Full Open Height
62.50 in / 1,588 mm
Sorting - Fully Closed Height
74 in / 1,880 mm
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter
3 in / 76 mm
Sorting - Tip To Tip Height
91.50 in / 2,324 mm
Sorting - Tong Opening
104 in / 2,642 mm
Sorting Capacity
13.20
Steering Cylinder - Bore
3 in / 76 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter
1.80 in / 46 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke
17.10 in / 434 mm
Thinning - Capacity
16.60
Thinning - Full Open Height
75.90 in / 1,928 mm
Thinning - Fully Closed Height
47.90 in / 1,217 mm
Thinning - Minimum Stem Diameter
5.40 in / 137 mm
Thinning - Tip To Tip Height
85.50 in / 2,172 mm
Thinning - Tong Opening
127 in / 3,226 mm
Transmission - Torque Converter
14 lb-ft / 19 Nm
Other
Hydraulic System - Tank
16.50 gal / 62.5 L
Cooling System
13.20 gal / 50.0 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front
13.8
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
13.8
Maximum Drawbar Pull
41,350 lb / 18,756 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 535B Skidder? +
The Caterpillar 535B Skidder has an operating weight of 37,300 lb (16,919 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 535B Skidder engine? +
The Caterpillar 535B Skidder produces 200 hp (149.1 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 535B Skidder compare to similar Skidder models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 535B 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.