Caterpillar 545D Skidder Specs

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 545D ➔

Brakes

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Brakes specifications
Service	Enclosed wet single disc
Transmission Cooler Type	Spring applied, hydraulically released

Dimensions

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Dimensions specifications
Blade Dig Depth*	20.80 in (52.83 cm)
Blade Lift Height*	56.10 in (142.49 cm)
Blade Width - Standard	105.40 in (267.72 cm)
Blade Width - Wide	123.50 in (313.69 cm)
Ground Clearance*	21.70 in (55.12 cm)
Ground Level To Axle Centerline*	33.21 in (84.35 cm)
Ground Level To Top Arch/Boom* - Cable	109.60 in (278.38 cm)
Ground Level To Top Arch/Boom* - Dual Function	177.80 in (451.61 cm)
Height	11.08 ft (3.38 m)
Height - Top Of Cab*	133.31 in (338.61 cm)
Length	29.00 ft (8.84 m)
Overall Length - Cable	298.61 in (758.47 cm)
Overall Length - Dual Function	347.50 in (882.65 cm)
Overall Width - 30.5l-32	133.31 in (338.61 cm)
Overall Width - 30.5l-32 2x Ring	126.60 in (321.56 cm)
Overall Width - 30.5l-32 Noaw	126.60 in (321.56 cm)
Overall Width - 35.5l-32	145.81 in (370.36 cm)
Overall Width - 35.5l-32 Noaw	139.10 in (353.31 cm)
Weight	48,260.00 lbs (21,886.62 kg)
Weight - Cable	42,665.00 lbs (19,352.54 kg)
Weight - Dual Function	46,717.00 lbs (21,190.50 kg)
Wheel Base	12.93 ft (3.94 m)
Width	12.17 ft (3.71 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Engine specifications
Battery - Volts	12V
Battery Capacity	950 CCA
Battery Quantity	2
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Derating Altitude	9,843.00 ft (3,000.15 m)
Displacement	428.00 cu in (7,013.68 cu cm)
Electrical System	24V
Engine Model	Cat C7.1 ACERT
Gross Power	250.00 hp (186.43 kw)
Maximum Torque At Rated Speed	922 N-m at 1,400 RPM
Number Of Cylinders	6
Stroke	5.40 in (13.72 cm)

Grapple Dimensions

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Grapple Dimensions 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	35.00 in (88.90 cm)
Tong Ppening	135.00 in (342.90 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic System Type	Load sense, closed center
Pump Output	58.00 gpm (219.53 lpm)
Pump Type	Variable displacement piston pump

Lift Chart

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Lift Chart specifications
Ground Level To Axle Centerline* - Dual Function	33.20 in (84.33 cm)
Lift Height, Furthest - Dual Function	86.60 in (219.96 cm)
Lift Height, Retracted - Dual Function	118.30 in (300.48 cm)
Lift Lowest, Furthest - Dual Function	14.90 in (37.85 cm)
Lift Lowest, Retracted - Dual Function	44.30 in (112.52 cm)
Reach - Highest, Furthest - Dual Function	118.40 in (300.74 cm)
Reach - Highest, Retracted - Dual Function	64.00 in (162.56 cm)
Reach - Lowest, Furthest - Dual Function	112.70 in (286.26 cm)
Reach - Lowest, Retracted - Dual Function	74.10 in (188.21 cm)

Power Train

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Power Train specifications
Transmission	Countershaft Powershift
Transmission Cooler Type	Water to Oil
Travel Speed - Forward 1	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2	4.70 mph (7.56 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4	8.80 mph (14.16 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 5	11.80 mph (18.99 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 6	12.40 mph (19.96 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1	3.50 mph (5.63 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2	6.50 mph (10.46 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3	11.80 mph (18.99 kph)

Service Refill

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Service Refill specifications
Cooling System	15.10 gal (57.15 l)
Def Tank	5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	13.70 gal (51.85 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Tank	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Total	32.50 gal (123.01 l)
Engine Oil	7.10 gal (26.87 l)
Fuel Tank	99.80 gal (377.74 l)
Parking Brake	0.20 gal (0.76 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter	14.30 gal (54.13 l)

Winch - Logging Winch

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Winch - Logging Winch specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)	195.00 ft (59.44 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 In)	85.00 ft (25.91 m)
Drum Diameter	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Drum Width	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	40,016.00 lbs ft (54,253.69 nm)
Maximum Line Speed	280 ft/min
Winch - Logging Winch Type	Hydraulically driven

Winch - Retrival Winch

Caterpillar 545D Skidder Winch - Retrival Winch specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 Mm (3/4 In)	195.00 ft (59.44 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4 Mm (1 In)	85.00 ft (25.91 m)
Drum Diameter	9.00 in (22.86 cm)
Drum Width	10.00 in (25.40 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	40,016.00 lbs ft (54,253.69 nm)
Maximum Line Speed	134 ft/min
Winch - Retrival Winch Type	Hydraulically driven

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