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Caterpillar 515 Skidder

The Caterpillar 515 Skidders / Yarders are a powerful and versatile piece of equipment designed for heavy lifting and transportation tasks in forestry and construction operations. With impressive specifications such as a maximum line pull of 251.9 lbs, a drum capacity of up to 91.9 ft, and an operating weight of 24,500 lbs, the Caterpillar 515 is built to tackle demanding tasks with ease. Equipped with a robust engine producing up to 160 horsepower, efficient hydraulic systems, and advanced transmission features, this Skidder / Yarder offers reliability and performance in various working conditions. Explore the detailed specs of the Caterpillar 515 below to discover the capabilities of this formidable machine.


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Arch

Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted99.10 in (251.71 cm)

Dimensions

Cable Width400.30 in (1,016.76 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width68,780.00 ft (20,964.14 m)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip10.00 cu ft (3.05 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Length10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Max Blade Height8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Max Height of Boom7.10 ft (2.16 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum149.30 lbs (67.72 kg)
Max Line Speed4.80 ft/min (1.46 m/min)
Overall Length9.00 ft (2.74 m)
Overall Width10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Wheel Base49.00 ft (14.94 m)

Engine

Air Cleaner24 V
Aspiration27998.8
Battery - Volts700 CCA
Battery Capacityblower
Battery Quantity12
Bore6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Derating Altitude2,200.00 ft (670.56 m)
Displacementturbocharged cu in
Electrical System2
Engine Model152
Fan Speedhydraulic actuated oil-disc
Fan Typedirect electric
Governed Speed at Rated Powerdry precleaner rpm
Gross Power140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Maximum Torque at Rated Speed1942
Net Flywheel Power7,500.00 hp (5,592.84 kw)
Net Power2,200.00 hp (1,640.57 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249158.00 hp (117.82 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349159.00 hp (118.57 kw)
Power Measured @425 rpm
Starting System691 @ 1400 RPM
Stroke160.00 in (406.40 cm)
Torque Measured @48.9 rpm

Grapple

Bunching - Capacity8.00 cu ft (2.44 cu m)
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Sorting - Tip to Tip Height84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening8.00 in (20.32 cm)
Sorting Capacity38,700.00 cu ft (11,795.90 cu m)

Hydraulic System

Circuit Typedirect link non-follow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore14.00 in (35.56 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter3 or 4 stack pilot in (7.62 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Dozer Valve4
Grapple Valve46.23
Pump Flow3,000.00 gpm (11,355.00 lpm)
Pump Output12.90 gpm (48.83 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure10.9 psi
Relief Valve Settingclosed-cntr var flow
Reservoir Tank Capacity10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameterdirect linkage in
Steering Cylinder - Stroke1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Steering Valve3

Operating Specifications

Axle Oscillation85.4 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Fuel Capacity9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Operating Voltage75 amps
Operating Weight24 V lbs (10.89 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity14.10 gal (53.37 l)
Steering Angle23.1 - 26 volts
Tire Size7.1
Transmission Fluid Capacity19.90 gal (75.32 l)

Power Train

Brakes - Parking Typefully hydraulic control
Brakes - Service TypeDrum
Maximum Drawbar Pull3.30 lbs (1.50 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation34000
Torque Converter - Modellower tank radiator
Torque Converter Type28886
Transmission Cooler LocationRotating housing single stage
Transmission Cooler Typecountershaft 4 fwd / 3 rev
Travel Speed - Forward 15.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 28.00 mph (12.87 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 314.60 mph (23.50 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 43.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 15.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 210.30 mph (16.58 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3plate mph

Service Refill

Cooling System19.50 gal (73.81 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Engine Oil12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Fuel Tank11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Hydraulic System - Tanksingle function gal
Hydraulic System - Total4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Mechanical Winch9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter5.10 gal (19.30 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Number of Forward Gears3
Number of Reverse Gears16.9
Transmission Type4

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Areapiston cu in
Length of Track on GroundCat 3304 DIT Diesel ft

Weights

Arch - Cable Skidding250.00 lbs (113.40 kg)
Decking Blade2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg)
Dozer - Extended Width150.00 lbs (68.04 kg)
Enclosed Cab680.00 lbs (308.44 kg)
Enclosed ROPS + AC1,900.00 lbs (861.83 kg)
Est. Operating Weight550.00 lbs (249.48 kg)
Grapple - Sorting .84 m2 / 9.0 ft21,435.00 lbs (650.91 kg)
Open ROPSaxial piston lbs
Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR1,650.00 lbs (748.43 kg)
Tires - 30.5L x 32, 16 PR1,100.00 lbs (498.95 kg)
Winch801.00 lbs (363.33 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in)12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Drum Capacity - 22.2 mm (7/8 in)91.90 ft (28.01 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)15 degrees
Drum Diameter7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Drum Width160.10 in (406.65 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum251.90 lbs (114.26 kg)
Maximum Line Speed214.90 ft/min (65.50 m/min)
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