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Caterpillar 545C Skidder Specs

Arch

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Arch specifications
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest 85.20 in (216.41 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted 111.00 in (281.94 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest 13.20 in (33.53 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted 40.00 in (101.60 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach 56.90 in (144.53 cm)
Dual Function - Loaded Tire Radius 33.20 in (84.33 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest 117.30 in (297.94 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted 65.10 in (165.35 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest 108.80 in (276.35 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted 69.90 in (177.55 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Maximum 122.90 in (312.17 cm)

Arch, Dual Function

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Arch, Dual Function specifications
Cr - Lift Highest, Farthest 85.20 in (216.41 cm)
Cr - Lift Highest, Retracted 111.00 in (281.94 cm)
Cr - Lift Lowest, Farthest 13.20 in (33.53 cm)
Cr - Lift Lowest, Retracted 40.00 in (101.60 cm)
Cr - Lift Maximum Reach 56.90 in (144.53 cm)
Cr - Loaded Tire Radius 33.20 in (84.33 cm)
Cr - Reach Highest, Farthest 117.30 in (297.94 cm)
Cr - Reach Highest, Retracted 65.10 in (165.35 cm)
Cr - Reach Lowest, Farthest 108.80 in (276.35 cm)
Cr - Reach Lowest, Retracted 69.90 in (177.55 cm)
Cr - Reach Maximum 122.90 in (312.17 cm)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Dimensions specifications
Axle Height 33.21 in (84.35 cm)
Blade Width 10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Boom Height - Maximum - Standard 169.40 in (430.28 cm)
Cable Width 0.75 in (1.90 cm)
Decking Blade Dig Depth 17.90 in (45.47 cm)
Decking Blade Lift Height 54.40 in (138.18 cm)
Decking Blade Width 123.50 in (313.69 cm)
Drum Capacity At Cable Width 154.00 ft (46.94 m)
Drum Diameter 0.75 in (1.90 cm)
Grapple Capacity - Tongs Tip To Tip 16.58 ft2
Ground Clearance 1.75 ft (0.53 m)
Height 10.45 ft (3.19 m)
Height - Top Of Cab 10.45 ft (3.19 m)
Height To Top Of Cab 10.45 ft (3.19 m)
Length 26.34 ft (8.03 m)
Length - Overall, Cable 295.80 in (751.33 cm)
Length - Overall, Grapple, Dual 316.00 in (802.64 cm)
Max Blade Height 54.38 in (138.13 cm)
Max Height Of Boom 14.12 ft (4.30 m)
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum 39,342.00 lbs (17,842.18 kg)
Max Line Speed 132 ft/min
Overall Length 26.34 ft (8.03 m)
Overall Width 11.15 ft (3.40 m)
Rear Axle - Pin 86.70 in (220.22 cm)
Tong Opening At Tips 10.59 in (26.90 cm)
Top Roller Height - Cable 109.00 in (276.86 cm)
Tread Width 103.20 in (262.13 cm)
Turning Radius - Over Tires 21.00 ft (6.40 m)
Weight 42,325.00 lbs (19,198.32 kg)
Wheel Base 12.93 ft (3.94 m)
Wheelbase 12.93 ft (3.94 m)
Width 11.17 ft (3.40 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Engine specifications
Air Cleaner Dry precleaner
Battery - Volts 12V
Battery Capacity 950 CCA
Battery Quantity 2
Bore 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Derating Altitude 7,900.00 ft (2,407.92 m)
Displacement 439.00 cu in (7,193.94 cu cm)
Electrical System 24V Direct Electric
Engine Make DITAC EUI: 4 stroke cycle diesel
Engine Model Cat C7 ACERT
Governed Speed At Rated Power 1800 rpm
Gross Power 232.00 hp (173.01 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995 232.00 hp (173.01 kw)
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed 951 N-m at 1400 RPM
Net Flywheel Power 219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Net Power 219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Net Power - Sae J1349 219.00 hp (163.31 kw)
Number Of Cylinders 6
Peak Torque 701.50 lbs ft (951.09 nm)
Power Measured @ 1800 rpm
Starting System Direct electric
Stroke 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Torque Measured @ 1400 rpm

Grapple

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Grapple specifications
Bunching - Capacity 16.6 ft2
Bunching - Full Open Height 75.00 in (190.50 cm)
Bunching - Fully Closed Height 54.00 in (137.16 cm)
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
Bunching - Tip To Tip Height 83.00 in (210.82 cm)
Bunching - Tong Opening 127.00 in (322.58 cm)
Sorting Capacity 14.4 ft2
Thinning - Capacity 19 ft2
Thinning - Full Open Height 74.00 in (187.96 cm)
Thinning - Fully Closed Height 58.00 in (147.32 cm)
Thinning - Minimum Stem Diameter 9.50 in (24.13 cm)
Thinning - Tip To Tip Height 85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Thinning - Tong Opening 135.00 in (342.90 cm)

Grapple, Cr - Bunching

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Grapple, Cr - Bunching specifications
Full Closed Height 54.00 in (137.16 cm)
Full Open Height 75.00 in (190.50 cm)
Grapple Capacity 16.6 ft2
Minimum Stem Diameter 7.20 in (18.29 cm)
Tip To Tip Height 83.00 in (210.82 cm)
Tong Ppening 127.00 in (322.58 cm)

Grapple, Cr - Thinning

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Grapple, Cr - Thinning specifications
Full Closed Height 58.00 in (147.32 cm)
Full Open Height 74.00 in (187.96 cm)
Grapple Capacity 19 ft2
Minimum Stem Diameter 9.50 in (24.13 cm)
Tip To Tip Height 85.00 in (215.90 cm)
Tong Ppening 135.00 in (342.90 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow 50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type Piston pump, variable displacement
Relief Valve Pressure 3045 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Circuit Type Closed center, variable flow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter 2.30 in (5.84 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke 4.00 in (10.16 cm)
Dozer Valve Electro-hydraulic
Grapple Valve 4 or 5 stack, pilot
Pump Output 50.00 gpm (189.25 lpm)
Pump Type Axial piston
Relief Valve Setting 3045 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity 14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore 3.50 in (8.89 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter 2.00 in (5.08 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Stroke 17.30 in (43.94 cm)
Steering Valve Direct link, non-follow

Msc Comments

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Msc Comments specifications
Spec Date 5/06

Operational

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage 80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity 13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Fuel Capacity 99.80 gal (377.74 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 29.60 gal (112.04 l)
Operating Weight 42,325.00 lbs (19,195.01 kg)
Operational Voltage 24 V
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity 19.50 gal (73.81 l)
Steering Angle 45 degrees
Tire Size 30.5x 32 16PR
Transmission Fluid Capacity 14.20 gal (53.75 l)

Power Train

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking Type Spring applied, hydraulic released, Electro-hydraulic controlled
Brakes - Service Type Enclosed wet disc each wheel, full hydraulic
Steering, Frame Articulation +/- 45 degrees
Torque Converter Type Lock-up clutch
Transmission 5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft, powershift
Transmission Cooler Type Plate
Travel Speed - Forward 1 4.00 mph (6.44 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2 5.60 mph (9.01 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3 6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4 9.50 mph (15.29 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 5 17.10 mph (27.52 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1 3.90 mph (6.28 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2 6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3 11.60 mph (18.67 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Service Refill specifications
Cooling System 15.00 gal (56.78 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front 13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear 19.50 gal (73.81 l)
Engine Oil 7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Fuel Tank 99.80 gal (377.74 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank 14.30 gal (54.13 l)
Hydraulic System - Total 29.60 gal (112.04 l)
Mechanical Winch 6.50 gal (24.60 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter 14.20 gal (53.75 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward 17.10 mph (27.52 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse 11.60 mph (18.67 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears 5
Number Of Reverse Gears 3
Transmission Type Countershaft powershift

Weights

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Weights specifications
Est. Operating Weight 42,325.00 lbs (19,195.01 kg)

Winch - Cable Skidder

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Winch - Cable Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In) 148 ft2
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In) 105 ft2
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In) 82.00 ft (24.99 m)
Drum Diameter 10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Drum Width 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum 45,850.00 lbs (20,793.65 kg)
Maximum Line Speed 360 ft/min

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Caterpillar 545C Skidder Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In) 154.00 ft (46.94 m)
Drum Capacity - 22.2 Mm (7/8 In) 97.00 ft (29.57 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In) 91.00 ft (27.74 m)
Drum Diameter 9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Drum Width 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum 39,342.00 lbs (17,842.18 kg)
Maximum Line Speed 132 ft/min
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