Caterpillar 527 Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 527 ➔

Dimensions

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Width	11.02 ft (3.36 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	9.05 ft2
Ground Clearance	3.55 ft (1.08 m)
Height	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	10.83 ft (3.30 m)
Length	17.17 ft (5.23 m)
Max Blade Height	35.83 in (91.01 cm)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	29,200.00 lbs (13,244.91 kg)
Max Line Speed	144.36 ft/min
Overall Length	3.68 ft (1.12 m)
Overall Width	8.93 ft (2.72 m)
Reach Of Grapple At Ground Level	4.98 ft (1.52 m)
Tong Opening At Tips	8.34 ft (2.54 m)
Weight	50,000.00 lbs (22,675.74 kg)
Wheelbase	9.34 ft (2.85 m)
Width	8.92 ft (2.72 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Engine specifications
Displacement	427.20 cu in (7,000.57 cu cm)
Engine Model	3304
Gross Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Net Power	150.00 hp (111.86 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow	29.40 gpm (111.28 lpm)
Pump Type	Load-sensing, variable displacement piston pump
Relief Valve Pressure	3000.9 psi

Operational

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	50 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	6.10 gal (23.09 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	5.90 gal (22.33 l)
Fuel Capacity	67.70 gal (256.24 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	10.60 gal (40.12 l)
Operating Weight	47,134.90 lbs (21,380.06 kg)
Operational Voltage	24 V
Transmission Fluid Capacity	39.10 gal (147.99 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	7.20 mph (11.59 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	3
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Cat three-speed powershift

Undercarriage

Caterpillar 527 Skidder Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area	4944.52 in2
Ground Pressure	8 psi
Length Of Track On Ground	9.34 ft (2.85 m)
Number Of Shoes Per Side	41
Number Of Track Rollers Per Side	7
Width Of Shoes	22.05 in (56.01 cm)

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