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Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Specs

The Caterpillar 583T is a crawler pipelayer designed for pipeline construction and heavy lifting applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it provides stability and traction on rough terrain and jobsite conditions. The 583T is equipped with a sideboom lifting arrangement used to handle and position pipe sections during installation. Caterpillar pipelayers are commonly used in oil, gas, and utility pipeline projects where controlled lifting and precise placement are required. The 583T model is associated with durable construction, serviceability, and field performance in demanding environments. It remains a recognized Caterpillar pipelayer model in heavy equipment reference listings.


Dimensions

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance 1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Length 17.70 ft (5.39 m)
Shipping Height 12.30 ft (3.75 m)
Shipping Width 11.80 ft (3.60 m)
Width Over Tracks 10.00 ft (3.05 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Engine specifications
Displacement 927.60 cu in (15,200.67 cu cm)
Engine Model C15
Flywheel Power 310.00 hp (231.17 kw)
Gross Power 347.00 hp (258.76 kw)
Net Power 310.00 hp (231.17 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 310.00 hp (231.17 kw)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity 7.30 gpm (27.63 lpm)
Pump type Piston-type Variable two section
Relief Valve Pressure 3000 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Operating Specifications specifications
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 20.30 gal (76.84 l)
Final Drives Fluid Capacity 3.40 gal (12.87 l)
Fuel Capacity 108.00 gal (408.78 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 25.50 gal (96.52 l)
Operating Weight 1,000,000.00 lbs (453,592.93 kg)

Pipelaying Equipment

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Pipelaying Equipment specifications
Lift Capacity 140,000.00 lbs (63,503.01 kg)

Transmission

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward 6.60 mph (10.62 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse 8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 3
Number of Reverse Gears 3

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Undercarriage specifications
Number of Shoes per Side 47
Track Gauge 92.00 ft (28.04 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 583T Pipelayer Weights specifications
Operating Weight 100,000.00 lbs (45,359.29 kg)
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