Caterpillar 515 Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 515 ➔

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.

Arch

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Arch specifications
Arch Types	single function
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted	85.40 in (216.92 cm)
Single Function - Lift Lowest	13.50 in (34.29 cm)
Single Function - Reach Maximum	99.10 in (251.71 cm)
Single Function - Reach Minimum	65.60 in (166.62 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	7.09 ft (2.16 m)
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	400.27 ft (122.00 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.70 ft (0.52 m)
Height	10.09 ft (3.08 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.95 ft (3.03 m)
Length	19.03 ft (5.80 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	68,780.00 lbs (31,192.74 kg)
Max Line Speed	149.28 ft/min
Overall Length	19.03 in (48.34 cm)
Overall Width	8.94 ft (2.72 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	7.03 ft (2.14 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	6.99 ft (2.13 m)
Weight	29,390.00 lbs (13,331.10 kg)
Wheel Base	10.84 ft (3.30 m)
Wheelbase	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Width	8.75 ft (2.67 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	dry, precleaner
Aspiration	turbocharged
Battery - Volts	12
Battery Capacity	700 CCA
Battery Quantity	2
Bore	4.80 in (12.19 cm)
Derating Altitude	7,500.00 ft (2,286.00 m)
Displacement	425.00 cu in (6,964.52 cu cm)
Electrical System	24 V
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304 DIT
Fan Speed	1942 rpm
Fan Type	blower
Governed Speed At Rated Power	2200 rpm
Gross Power	152.00 hp (113.35 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	159.00 hp (118.57 kw)
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed	691 @ 1400 RPM
Net Flywheel Power	140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Net Power	140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249	160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349	158.00 hp (117.82 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Starting System	direct electric
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Grapple

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Grapple specifications
Bunching - Capacity	8 ft2
Bunching - Tong Opening	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening	84.00 in (213.36 cm)
Sorting Capacity	8 ft2

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	45.50 gpm (172.22 lpm)
Pump Type	piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type	closed-cntr, var flow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore	4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter	2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke	14.00 in (35.56 cm)
Dozer Valve	direct linkage
Grapple Valve	3 or 4 stack pilot
Pump Output	46.23 gpm (174.98 lpm)
Pump Type	axial piston
Relief Valve Setting	3045 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	12.90 gal (48.83 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore	3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Steering Valve	direct link, non-follow

Operational

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Axle Oscillation	15 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Fuel Capacity	48.90 gal (185.09 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	19.90 gal (75.32 l)
Operating Weight	27,998.80 lbs (12,697.87 kg)
Operational Voltage	24 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Tire Size	23.1-26
Transmission Fluid Capacity	14.10 gal (53.37 l)

Power Train

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking Type	Drum
Brakes - Service Type	hydraulic actuated, oil-disc
Maximum Drawbar Pull	34,000.00 lbs (15,419.50 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation	fully hydraulic control
Torque Converter - Model	T6-1300
Torque Converter Type	Rotating housing, single stage
Transmission	countershaft, 4 fwd / 3 rev
Transmission Cooler Location	lower tank radiator
Transmission Cooler Type	plate
Travel Speed - Forward 1	3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2	5.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3	8.00 mph (12.87 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4	14.60 mph (23.50 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1	3.30 mph (5.31 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2	5.70 mph (9.17 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3	10.30 mph (16.58 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Service Refill specifications
Cooling System	9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Engine Oil	4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Fuel Tank	49.00 gal (185.47 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	12.00 gal (45.42 l)
Hydraulic System - Total	19.50 gal (73.81 l)
Mechanical Winch	5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter	14.00 gal (52.99 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	16.90 mph (27.20 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Weights specifications
Arch - Cable Skidding	801.00 lbs (363.27 kg)
Decking Blade	250.00 lbs (113.38 kg)
Dozer - Extended Width	550.00 lbs (249.43 kg)
Enclosed Cab	150.00 lbs (68.03 kg)
Enclosed Rops + Ac	2,000.00 lbs (907.03 kg)
Est. Operating Weight	28,886.00 lbs (13,100.23 kg)
Grapple - Bunching 1.04 M2 / 11.2 Ft2	717.00 lbs (325.17 kg)
Grapple - Sorting .84 M2 / 9.0 Ft2	680.00 lbs (308.39 kg)
Open Rops	1,900.00 lbs (861.68 kg)
Operating Weight - Cable	29,390.00 lbs (13,328.80 kg)
Tires - 24.5 X 32, 16 Pr	1,435.00 lbs (650.79 kg)
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr	1,650.00 lbs (748.30 kg)
Winch	1,100.00 lbs (498.87 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Caterpillar 515 Skidder Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)	214.90 ft (65.50 m)
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In)	160.10 ft (48.80 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)	91.90 ft (28.01 m)
Drum Diameter	12.00 in (30.48 cm)
Drum Width	7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	38,700.00 lbs (17,551.02 kg)
Maximum Line Speed	251.9 ft/min