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Caterpillar 525 Skidder Specs

Introducing the Caterpillar 525 Skidders / Yarders - a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle heavy-duty logging operations with ease. With a range of impressive features and specifications, the Caterpillar 525 is equipped to lift, reach, and maneuver through challenging terrains with precision and efficiency. From its impressive lifting capabilities to its advanced hydraulic system and robust powertrain, the Caterpillar 525 is ready to tackle any logging task with reliability and performance. Explore the detailed specs below to discover the full potential of this exceptional skidder/yarder.


Arch

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Arch specifications
Arch Types 44.3
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest 106.10 in (269.49 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted 14.90 in (37.85 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest 44.30 in (112.52 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted 107.30 in (272.54 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach 72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest 48.90 in (124.21 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted 104.50 in (265.43 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest 58.70 in (149.10 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted 107.30 in (272.54 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Maximum 73.80 in (187.45 cm)
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted 99.10 in (251.71 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Dimensions specifications
Drum Capacity at Cable Width 19,800.00 ft (6,035.04 m)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip 10.00 cu ft (3.05 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab 1.80 ft (0.55 m)
Length 11.50 ft (3.51 m)
Max Blade Height 9.10 in (23.11 cm)
Max Height of Boom 8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum 96.00 lbs (43.54 kg)
Max Line Speed 4.80 ft/min (1.46 m/min)
Overall Length 10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Overall Width 10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Wheel Base 68.00 ft (20.73 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Engine specifications
Air Cleaner 24 V
Aspiration 33510.3
Battery - Volts 93 Amp-hr
Battery Capacity blower
Battery Quantity 12 V
Bore 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
Derating Altitude 2,200.00 ft (670.56 m)
Displacement turbocharged cu in (0.00 cu cm)
Electrical System 2
Engine Model 175
Fan Speed hydraulic actuated oil disc rpm
Fan Type 24 V
Governed Speed at Rated Power dry dual element rpm
Gross Power 160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995 160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 7,500.00 hp (5,592.84 kw)
Net Power 2,200.00 hp (1,640.57 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 160.00 hp (119.31 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 158.00 hp (117.82 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349 179.00 hp (133.48 kw)
Power Measured @ 425 rpm
Stroke 160.00 in (406.40 cm)
Torque Measured @ 70.1 rpm

Grapple

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Grapple specifications
Bunching - Capacity 9.00 cu ft (2.74 cu m)
Bunching - Full Open Height 60.40 in (153.42 cm)
Bunching - Fully Closed Height 5.30 in (13.46 cm)
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter 89.10 in (226.31 cm)
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height 120.00 in (304.80 cm)
Bunching - Tong Opening 61.50 in (156.21 cm)
Sorting - Full Open Height 72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Sorting - Fully Closed Height 3.00 in (7.62 cm)
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter 86.50 in (219.71 cm)
Sorting - Tip to Tip Height 100.00 in (254.00 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening 12.50 in (31.75 cm)
Sorting Capacity 38,200.00 cu ft (11,643.50 cu m)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type direct link non-follow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore 14.00 in (35.56 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter 3 or 4 stack pilot in (7.62 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke 2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Dozer Valve 4
Grapple Valve 45.5
Pump Output 12.90 gpm (48.83 lpm)
Pump Type 3000
Relief Valve Pressure 11.5 psi
Relief Valve Setting closed-cntr var flow
Reservoir Tank Capacity 10.20 gal (38.61 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore 17.00 in (43.18 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter direct linkage in (0.00 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Stroke 1.80 in (4.57 cm)
Steering Valve 3

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Operating Specifications specifications
Axle Oscillation 85.4 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 5.10 gal (19.30 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity 11.10 gal (42.01 l)
Fuel Capacity 9.60 gal (36.34 l)
Operating Voltage 75 amps
Operating Weight 24 V lbs (10.89 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity 14.10 gal (53.37 l)
Steering Angle 23.1 - 26 volts
Tire Size 7.1
Transmission Fluid Capacity 19.60 gal (74.19 l)

Power Train

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking Type fully hydraulic control
Brakes - Service Type mechanical shoe
Maximum Drawbar Pull 3.90 lbs (1.77 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation 43500
Torque Converter Type 29891
Transmission Cooler Type 4 fwd/3 rev
Travel Speed - Forward 1 6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2 9.20 mph (14.81 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3 16.00 mph (25.75 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4 3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1 6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2 11.80 mph (18.99 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3 plate mph (0.00 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Service Refill specifications
Cooling System 18.00 gal (68.13 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Engine Oil 14.00 gal (52.99 l)
Fuel Tank 11.00 gal (41.64 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank single/dual/cable gal (0.00 l)
Hydraulic System - Total 4.00 gal (15.14 l)
Mechanical Winch 9.00 gal (34.07 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter 5.10 gal (19.30 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward 12.00 mph (19.31 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 3
Number of Reverse Gears 16.9
Transmission Type 4

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Undercarriage specifications
Length of Track on Ground Cat 3304 DIT Diesel ft (0.00 m)

Weights

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Weights specifications
Dozer - Extended Width 100.00 lbs (45.36 kg)
Enclosed Cab 1,550.00 lbs (703.07 kg)
Est. Operating Weight 630.00 lbs (285.76 kg)
Grapple - Sorting .84 m2 / 9.0 ft2 710.00 lbs (322.05 kg)
Open ROPS axial piston lbs (0.00 kg)
Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR 1,476.00 lbs (669.50 kg)
Tires - 30.5L x 32, 16 PR 1,630.00 lbs (739.36 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Caterpillar 525 Skidder Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in) 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in) 15 degrees
Drum Diameter 7.90 in (20.07 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum 502.00 lbs (227.70 kg)
Maximum Line Speed 199.00 ft/min (60.66 m/min)
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