Caterpillar 518 Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 518 ➔

Dimensions

Caterpillar 518 Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	7.09 ft (2.16 m)
Cable Width	0.63 in (1.60 cm)
Drum Capacity At Cable Width	249.35 ft (76.00 m)
Drum Diameter	10.04 in (25.50 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip	7.54 ft2
Ground Clearance	1.55 ft (0.47 m)
Height	9.58 ft (2.92 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	9.55 ft (2.91 m)
Length	18.83 ft (5.74 m)
Max Blade Height	49.02 in (124.51 cm)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	26,363.00 lbs (11,956.01 kg)
Max Line Speed	301.84 ft/min
Overall Length	18.77 ft (5.72 m)
Overall Width	8.24 ft (2.51 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	8.59 ft (2.62 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	6.84 ft (2.08 m)
Weight	22,000.00 lbs (9,979.04 kg)
Wheelbase	10.67 ft (3.25 m)
Width	8.75 ft (2.67 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 518 Skidder Engine specifications
Displacement	425.00 cu in (6,964.52 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3304
Gross Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 518 Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	45.50 gpm (172.22 lpm)
Pump Type	piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 518 Skidder Operational specifications
Axle Oscillation	14 degrees
Fuel Capacity	51.00 gal (193.04 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	7.70 gal (29.14 l)
Operating Weight	22,597.40 lbs (10,248.25 kg)
Tire Size	18.4-34 to 28.1-16

Transmission

Caterpillar 518 Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	16.50 mph (26.55 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19.80 mph (31.86 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

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