Overview
The Caterpillar 545 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 204 hp, operating weight of 40,162 lb, fuel capacity of 99.9 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 545 Skidder against similar skidder models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
40,161.70
lb
Net Power
204
hp
Gross Power
225
hp
Overall Length
26.08
ft
Full Specifications
120 specs
Dimensions
Blade Width
10.30 ft / 3.14 m
Cable Width
11 ft / 3.35 m
Drum Capacity At Cable Width
147.64 in / 3,750 mm
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip
16.15 yd³ / 12.35 m³
Ground Clearance
1.99 ft / 0.61 m
Height to Top of Cab
11.05 ft / 3.37 m
Length
23.72 ft / 7.23 m
Max Blade Height
82.22 in / 2,088 mm
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum
45,187 lb / 20,496 kg
Max Line Speed
360.90 mph / 580.8 km/h
Overall Length
26.08 ft / 7.95 m
Overall Width
11.11 ft / 3.39 m
Tong Opening At Tips
10.76 in / 273 mm
Wheel Base
12.60 in / 320 mm
Wheelbase
12.60 ft / 3.84 m
Engine
5fwd/3rev countershaft, powershift
5
Alternator Supplied Amperage
75 A
Arch - Cable Skidding
2,100
Battery - Volts
12
Battery Quantity
2
Bore
4.80 in / 122 mm
Cat 3306 DITA
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
14.80 gal / 56.0 L
Decking Blade
2,630 in / 66,802 mm
Derating Altitude
10,663
Displacement
638 cu in / 10.5 L
Drum Diameter
10 in / 254 mm
Drum Width
11 ft / 3.35 m
Electrical System
24
Enclosed Rops + Ac
2,651
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
3306 DITA Engine
Engine Oil Capacity
7.70 gal / 29.1 L
Est. Operating Weight
44,600 lb / 20,230 kg
Fan Speed
1,981
Frame - Cable Fenders
4,822
Frame - No Fenders
2,855
Front Diff Fluid Capacity
13.80 gal / 52.2 L
Fuel Capacity
99.90 gal / 378.2 L
Fuel Tank
99.80 gal / 377.8 L
Governed Speed At Rated Power
2,200
Gross Power
225 hp / 167.8 kW
Gross Power - Sae J1995
225 hp / 167.8 kW
Height
11.08 ft / 3.38 m
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
32.50 gal / 123.0 L
Lights - 4 Standard
48
Lights - 8 Optional
259
Max Speed - Forward
17.10 mph / 27.5 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse
11.60 mph / 18.7 km/h
Net Flywheel Power
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Net Power
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
200 hp / 149.1 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
198 hp / 147.6 kW
Number of Forward Gears
5
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Open Rops
2,360
Operating Weight
40,162 lb / 18,217 kg
Operational Voltage
24 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity
19.60 gal / 74.2 L
Starting Aid - Ether
5
Stroke
6 in / 152 mm
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr
5,190 in / 131,826 mm
Tires - 35.5l X 32, 16 Pr
6,510 in / 165,354 mm
Transmission
5fwd/3rev countershaft, powershift
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
Hydraulics
Bunching - Capacity
16.60
Bunching - Full Open Height
75.90 in / 1,928 mm
Bunching - Fully Closed Height
47.90 in / 1,217 mm
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter
5.40 in / 137 mm
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height
85.50 in / 2,172 mm
Bunching - Tong Opening
128 in / 3,251 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Bore
4 in / 102 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter
2.30 in / 58 mm
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke
34.30 in / 871 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
73.90
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted
109.30
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest
14.60
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted
51.10
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach
51.30 ft / 15.64 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest
104.50 ft / 31.85 m
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted
62.30 ft / 18.99 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest
107 ft / 32.61 m
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted
70.60 ft / 21.52 m
Dual Function - Reach Maximum
124.90 ft / 38.07 m
Engine Oil
7 gal / 26.5 L
Grapple Valve
3
Hydraulic System - Total
32
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum
45,200 lb / 20,502 kg
Mechanical Winch
6.60
Net Power
204 hp / 152.1 kW
Pump Output
50 gal/min / 189.3 L/min
Relief Valve Setting
3,045 psi / 209.9 bar
Reservoir Tank Capacity
17 gal / 64.4 L
Steering Cylinder - Bore
3.50 in / 89 mm
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter
2 in / 51 mm
Steering Cylinder - Stroke
16.90 in / 429 mm
Thinning - Capacity
19
Thinning - Full Open Height
74.90 in / 1,902 mm
Thinning - Fully Closed Height
54.60 in / 1,387 mm
Thinning - Minimum Stem Diameter
9.20 in / 234 mm
Thinning - Tip To Tip Height
89.70 in / 2,278 mm
Thinning - Tong Opening
135 in / 3,429 mm
Transmission - Torque Converter
14 lb-ft / 19 Nm
Other
Hydraulic System - Tank
17 gal / 64.4 L
Cooling System
14.80 gal / 56.0 L
Differential - Final Drives - Front
13.7
Differential - Final Drives - Rear
19.6
Maximum Drawbar Pull
43,763 lb / 19,850 kg
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar 545 Skidder? +
The Caterpillar 545 Skidder has an operating weight of 40,162 lb (18,217 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 545 Skidder engine? +
The Caterpillar 545 Skidder produces 225 hp (167.8 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 545 Skidder compare to similar Skidder models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar 545 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.