# 2013 Caterpillar PL61 for Sale in Casper, WY

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/pipelayers/pl61/id/87598641>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $195,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87598641
- **Year:** 2013
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** PL61
- **Category:** Pipelayers
- **Hours:** 1087
- **Serial number:** WGS00581
- **Location:** Casper, WY

## Description

ANTIFREEZE, -50C (-58F), BOOM, 216", CANOPY, ROPS HEATED, CATERPILLAR PRODUCT LINK 321, Engine, FAN, DEMAND, REVERSING, FRAME, WIDE, LGP, GRILL, RADIATOR, HEAVY DUTY, GUARD, TRACK GUIDING, CTR, HEATER, ENGINE COOLANT, 120V, HYDRAULIC OIL, STANDARD, OIL CHANGE SYSTEM, HIGH SPEED, Online Owner's Manual , TRACK, 30", ES, LGP, HD, WARNING DECALS, ANSI, FOR NACD

## Manufacturer specifications

### Air Conditioning System

- **Air Conditioning:** The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.3 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.859 metric tonnes.

### Boom

- **Max Lift Capacity:** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg)

### Dimensions

- **Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m \[4 ft\] overhang):** 245 in (622.3 cm)
- **Boom Length:** 18 ft (5.49 m)
- **Cat C4.4 ACERT Emissions:** U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV/Korea Tier 4 Final
- **Cat C7.1 ACERT Emissions:** China Nonroad Stage III equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA
- **DEF Tank(1):** 5 gal (18.93 l)
- **Engine Power - 2,000 rpm - SAE J1995:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Fuel Tank:** 69 gal (261.17 l)
- **Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS:** 118 in (299.72 cm)
- **Height - Top of Stack:** 112 in (284.48 cm)
- **Length - Track on Ground:** 104 in (264.16 cm)
- **Machine Height - Tip of Winch:** 101 in (256.54 cm)
- **Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249:** 130 hp (96.94 kw)
- **Net Power - 2,200 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN):** 132 hp (98.43 kw)
- **Net Power - 2,200 rpm - SAE J1349:** 128 hp (95.45 kw)
- **Net Power - Caterpillar:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - EEC 80/1269:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:** 123.4 hp (92.02 kw)
- **Operating Length:** 12.6 ft (3.84 m)
- **Track Gauge:** 6.6 ft (2.01 m)
- **Width - Counterweight Extended:** 187 in (474.98 cm)
- **Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted:** 128 in (325.12 cm)
- **Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed:** 126 in (320.04 cm)
- **Width - Tractor - With 560 mm \[22 in\] Shoes:** 101 in (256.54 cm)
- **Width - Tractor - With 760 mm \[30 in\] Shoes:** 109 in (276.86 cm)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 ACERT
- **Flywheel Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Net Power - ISO 9249:** 125 hp (93.21 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### Hydraulic Controls

- **Hydraulic Controls Type:** piston type variable two section
- **Output - Maximum:** 142 gpm (537.47 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight:** 2500 psi

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 142 gpm (537.47 lpm)
- **Pump type:** piston type variable two section
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 2500 psi

### Lift System

- **Lift Capacity at Tipping Point - ISO 8813:** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg)

### Operating Specifications

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l)
- **Final Drives Fluid Capacity:** 6 gal (22.71 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 77.9 gal (294.85 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 15.3 gal (57.91 l)

### Pipelaying Equipment

- **2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi):** 114 ft/min (34.75 m/min)
- **2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo):** 54 ft/min (16.46 m/min)
- **3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi):** 76 ft/min (23.16 m/min)
- **3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo):** 36 ft/min (10.97 m/min)
- **Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi):** 228 ft/min (69.49 m/min)
- **Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo):** 108 ft/min (32.92 m/min)
- **Boom Line Speed:** 151 ft/min (46.02 m/min)
- **Boom Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter:** 162 ft (49.38 m)
- **Boom Winch Drum Diameter:** 9.7 in (24.64 cm)
- **Boom Winch Drum Length:** 10 in (25.4 cm)
- **Boom Winch Flange Diameter:** 14.7 in (37.34 cm)
- **Boom with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter:** 130 ft (39.62 m)
- **Counterweight Extendible:** 6570 lbs (2980.11 kg)
- **Hook Winch Capacity - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter:** 239 ft (72.85 m)
- **Hook Winch Drum Diameter:** 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- **Hook Winch Drum Length:** 10 in (25.4 cm)
- **Hook Winch Flange Diameter:** 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
- **Hook with Wire Rope Installed - 16 mm (5/8 in) Diameter:** 130 ft (39.62 m)
- **Lift Capacity:** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg)

### Service Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 6.4 gal (24.22 l)
- **Crankcase - With Filter:** 4.4 gal (16.65 l)
- **Final Drive - Each:** 6 gal (22.71 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 77.9 gal (294.85 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 15.3 gal (57.91 l)

### Undercarriage

- **Ground Contact Area:** 4650 cu in (76200.02 cu cm)
- **Ground Contact Area - LGP:** 6200 cu in (101600.02 cu cm)
- **Ground Contact Area - Narrow:** 4650 cu in (76200.02 cu cm)
- **Ground Pressure - LGP:** 6.3 psi
- **Ground Pressure - Narrow:** 8.2 psi
- **Ground Pressure(1) - LGP:** 5.9 psi
- **Ground Pressure(1) - Narrow:** 7.8 psi
- **Number of Shoes - Each Side:** 40
- **Number of Shoes per Side:** 40
- **Number of Shoes/Rollers - Each Side:** 40/8
- **Number of Track Rollers per Side:** 7
- **Shoe Size:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Track Gauge:** 6.6 ft (2.01 m)
- **Track Gauge - LGP:** 79 in (200.66 cm)
- **Track Gauge - Narrow:** 70 in (177.8 cm)
- **Track on Ground:** 104 in (264.16 cm)
- **Track Rollers - Each Side:** 7
- **Track Shoe Width - LGP:** 30 in (76.2 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width - Narrow:** 22 in (55.88 cm)
- **Track Shoe Width - Narrow/LGP:** 560/760 mm (22/30 in)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 37480 lbs (17000.66 kg)
- **Operating Weight - LGP:** 39242 lbs (17799.89 kg)
- **Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes:** 37480 lbs (17000.66 kg)
- **Shipping Weight - LGP:** 37192 lbs (16870.03 kg)
- **Shipping Weight - Narrow Shoes:** 35428 lbs (16069.89 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar PL61 is a pipelayer designed for pipeline construction and heavy lifting applications. It is equipped with a sideboom configuration for handling and placing pipe sections in demanding field conditions. The PL61 is part of Caterpillar's pipelayer lineup, which is used in oil, gas, and utility pipeline projects. Typical features include a reinforced undercarriage, hydraulic controls, and load-handling capability suited to pipeline installation work. The machine is built for stability, maneuverability, and controlled pipe placement on varied terrain. The Caterpillar PL61 is commonly referenced in equipment databases, fleet listings, and construction machinery records.

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