# 1980 Caterpillar 561D for Sale in Grande Prairie, Ab

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/pipelayers/561d/id/89383658>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89383658
- **Year:** 1980
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 561D
- **Category:** Pipelayers
- **Hours:** 1168
- **Serial number:** 54X487
- **Location:** Grande Prairie, Ab
- **Auction starts:** 2026-10-14

## Description

Located in Lane 3 Spot 16, 3 Lever Boom Control, Engine Coolant Heater, Positive Air Shutoff, 20 in Single Grouser Track Shoes, 20 ft Side Boom, Hydraulic Hoists, Hydraulic Extendable Counterweight, Equipment-From-MasTec-Purnell-Canada-Inc Equipment From MasTec Purnell Canada Inc, - The closing time of lots 67 to 70 are tied together. If a bid is received, a time-extension will be applied to all lots

## 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, position, and lower pipe sections in demanding jobsite conditions. The 561D is part of Caterpillar's pipelayer lineup and is typically equipped with a sideboom lifting arrangement, counterweight system, and operator controls suited to controlled pipe placement. It is used in oil, gas, and utility pipeline projects where stability, traction, and lifting capacity are required. The Caterpillar 561D remains recognized as a specialized machine for pipeline installation and related material handling tasks.

## Photos

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