Overview
The Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer is a crawler pipe layer listed in the Heavy Equipment Hub equipment database with structured specifications for comparison, research, and machine selection. Key specification points include engine power of 125 hp, operating weight of 37,480 lb, fuel capacity of 77.9 gal and hydraulic capacity of 15.3 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 PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer against similar crawler pipe layer models by power, weight, capacity, dimensions, speed, and other technical values.
Key Specifications
Operating Weight
37,480
lb
Net Power
125
hp
Max Lift Capacity
40,000
lb
Full Specifications
92 specs
Dimensions
Boom Height (At Sae 1.22 M [4 Ft] Overhang)
245 in / 6,223 mm
Boom Length
18 ft / 5.49 m
Height - Top Of Rops: Canopy/Cab
118 in / 2,997 mm
Height Of Machine From Tip Of Grouser To Top Of Stack(1)
112 in / 2,845 mm
Length - Track On Ground
104 in / 2,642 mm
Machine Height - Tip Of Winch
101 in / 2,565 mm
Max Lift Capacity
40,000 lb / 18,144 kg
Operating Length
12.59 ft / 3.84 m
Track Rollers - Each Side
7
Width - Counterweight Extended
187 lb / 85 kg
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
128 lb / 58 kg
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
126 lb / 57 kg
Width - Tractor - With 560 Mm [22 In] Shoes
101 in / 2,565 mm
Width - Tractor - With 760 Mm [30 In] Shoes
109 in / 2,769 mm
Engine
Bore
4.20 in / 107 mm
Cat C4.4 Acert Emissions
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
Cat C7.1 Acert Emissions
China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
China Nonroad Stage III, equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
2,000
Cooling System Fluid Capacity
6.40 gal / 24.2 L
Def Tank(1)
5 gal / 18.9 L
Displacement
403 cu in / 6.6 L
Engine Make
2236
Engine Model
C6.6 ACERT
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396
157 hp / 117.1 kW
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 (Din)
159 hp / 118.6 kW
Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm: Sae J1995
160 hp / 119.3 kW
Final Drives Fluid Capacity
6 gal / 22.7 L
Flywheel Power
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Fuel Capacity
77.90 gal / 294.9 L
Fuel Tank
69 gal / 261.2 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
15.30 gal / 57.9 L
Hydraulic Tank
15.30 gal / 57.9 L
Net Power
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249
130 hp / 96.9 kW
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Iso 9249 (Din)
132 hp / 98.4 kW
Net Power - 2,200 Rpm - Sae J1349
128 hp / 95.4 kW
Net Power - Caterpillar
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Eec 80/1269
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Iso 9249
125 hp / 93.2 kW
Net Power - Sae J1349
123 hp / 92.0 kW
Note (1)
All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended w
Note (3)
1
Operating Weight
37,480 lb / 17,001 kg
Operating Weight - Lgp
39,242 lb / 17,800 kg
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes
37,480 lb / 17,001 kg
Relief Valve Pressure
2,500 psi / 172.4 bar
Shipping Weight - Lgp
37,192 lb / 16,870 kg
Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes
35,428 lb / 16,070 kg
Stroke
5 in / 127 mm
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
7.10
Hydraulics
Boom Winch Capacity - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter
162 in / 4,115 mm
Boom Winch Drum Diameter
9.70 in / 246 mm
Boom Winch Drum Length
10 ft / 3.05 m
Boom Winch Flange Diameter
14.70 in / 373 mm
Boom With Wire Rope Installed - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter
130 in / 3,302 mm
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes
40,060
Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes(1)
39,890
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes
41,095
Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes(1)
40,920
Counterweight Extendible
6,570 lb / 2,980 kg
Hook Winch Capacity - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter
239 in / 6,071 mm
Hook Winch Drum Diameter
8.50 in / 216 mm
Hook Winch Drum Length
10 ft / 3.05 m
Hook Winch Flange Diameter
15.50 in / 394 mm
Hook With Wire Rope Installed - 16 Mm (5/8 In) Diameter
130 in / 3,302 mm
Lift Capacity
40,000 lb / 18,144 kg
Lift Capacity At Tipping Point - Iso 8813
40,000 lb / 18,144 kg
Note
1
Output - Maximum
142 gal/min / 537.5 L/min
Pump Flow Capacity
142 gal/min / 537.5 L/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight
2,500 psi / 172.4 bar
Other
Cooling System
6.40 gal / 24.2 L
Crankcase - With Filter
4.40
Final Drive - Each
6
Undercarriage
Ground Contact Area
4,650 in² / 29,999.9 cm²
Ground Contact Area - Lgp
6,200
Ground Contact Area - Narrow
4,650
Ground Pressure - Lgp
6 psi / 0.4 bar
Ground Pressure - Narrow
8 psi / 0.6 bar
Ground Pressure(1) - Lgp
6 psi / 0.4 bar
Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow
8 psi / 0.5 bar
Number Of Shoes - Each Side
40
Number Of Shoes Per Side
40
Number Of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side
40
Number of Track Rollers per Side
7
Shoe Size
22 in / 559 mm
Track Gauge
6.59 ft / 2.01 m
Track Gauge - Lgp
79 ft / 24.08 m
Track Gauge - Narrow
70 ft / 21.34 m
Track On Ground
104
Track Shoe Width - Lgp
30 ft / 9.14 m
Track Shoe Width - Narrow
22 ft / 6.71 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight of the Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer? +
The Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer has an operating weight of 37,480 lb (17,001 kg). This places it in a class suited for crawler pipe layer applications where ground pressure and transport weight are key considerations.
How powerful is the Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer engine? +
The Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer produces 125 hp (93.2 kW) of engine power. This output is typical for its weight class and designed to handle demanding Crawler Pipe Layer work cycles efficiently.
How does the Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer compare to similar Crawler Pipe Layer models? +
You can compare the Caterpillar PL61 Crawler Pipe Layer 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.