# 1981 Caterpillar 561D for Sale in Madera, CA

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Call for price
- **Listing ID:** 46169235
- **Year:** 1981
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 561D
- **Category:** Pipelayers
- **Serial number:** 54X00571
- **Stock number:** 8844
- **Location:** Madera, CA

## Description

Hyd Counterweight, 3306 DI, 35k lbs obo, 40k lift

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **ropstype:** None

## About this model

The Caterpillar 561D is a pipelayer designed for pipeline construction and heavy lifting applications. Built on a tracked undercarriage, it is used to handle and position pipe sections in demanding terrain and jobsite conditions. The machine typically features a sideboom lifting arrangement, hydraulic controls, and a diesel powertrain suited to sustained field operation. The 561D is part of Caterpillar's pipelayer lineup developed for utility, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects. Its configuration supports stability, load handling, and maneuverability during pipe installation, making it a recognized model in pipeline equipment fleets and heavy construction operations.

## Photos

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