Caterpillar 517 Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 517 ➔

Dimensions

Caterpillar 517 Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	8.99 ft (2.74 m)
Drum Diameter	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.97 ft2
Ground Clearance	2.09 ft (0.64 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	68,780.00 lbs (31,198.12 kg)
Max Line Speed	132.88 ft/min
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	4.08 ft (1.24 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	6.99 ft (2.13 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 517 Skidder Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Model	3304 DIT
Gross Power	1,201.00 hp (895.60 kw)

Operational

Caterpillar 517 Skidder Operational specifications
Fuel Capacity	68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Operating Weight	40,454.90 lbs (18,350.06 kg)

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 517 Skidder Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	5456.02 in2
Length Of Track On Ground	9.55 ft (2.91 m)
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	8
Width Of Shoes	25.99 in (66.01 cm)

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