# 2013 Caterpillar PL61 for Sale in Gillette, WY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $190,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88521352 - **Year:** 2013 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** PL61 - **Category:** Pipelayers - **Hours:** 1620 - **Serial number:** WGS00574 - **Location:** Gillette, 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, CRANKCASE, 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 - **Boom Length:** 18 ft (5.49 m) - **Max Lift Capacity:** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg) ### Dimensions - **Boom Height (At Sae 1.22 M \[4 Ft\] Overhang):** 245 in (622.3 cm) - **Height:** 9.75 ft (2.97 m) - **Height - Top Of Rops: Canopy/Cab:** 118 in (299.72 cm) - **Height Of Machine From Tip Of Grouser To Top Of Stack(1):** 112 in (284.48 cm) - **Length:** 12.4167 ft (3.78 m) - **Length - Track On Ground:** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Machine Height - Tip Of Winch:** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **Note:** (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. - **Operating Length:** 12.59 ft (3.84 m) - **Track Gauge:** 6.59 ft (2.01 m) - **Weight:** 37480 lbs (17000.66 kg) - **Width:** 9.8333 ft (3 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) - **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) - **Displacement:** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2236 - **Engine Model:** C6.6 ACERT - **Engine Model:** Cat C6.6 ACERT - **Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396:** 157 hp (117.08 kw) - **Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm - Iso 14396 (Din):** 159 hp (118.57 kw) - **Engine Power - 2,000 Rpm: Sae J1995:** 160 hp (119.31 kw) - **Flywheel Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw) - **Fuel Tank:** 69 gal (261.17 l) - **Net Power:** 125 hp (93.21 kw) - **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 - Iso 9249:** 125 hp (93.21 kw) - **Net Power - Sae J1349:** 123.4 hp (92.02 kw) - **Note (1):** All nonroad Tier 4 Final, Stage IV and Korea Tier 4 Final diesel engines are required to use only Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) with 15 ppm (mg/kg) of sulfur or less, or up to B20 biodiesel blended with ULSD. B20 should meet ASTM D7467 specification (biodiesel blend stock should meet Cat biodiesel spec, ASTM D6751 or EN 14214). Cat DEO-ULS or oils that meet the Cat ECF-3, API CJ-4, and ACEA E9 specification are required. Consult your OMM for further machine specific fuel recommendations. - **Note (2):** Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) used in Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241. - **Note (3):** (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. - **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm) ### General Specifications - **Adjustable Counterweight - Each Piece (7-piece group) (since 2017):** 149 lbs (67.59 kg) - **Adjustable Counterweights (since 2010):** 149 lbs (67.59 kg) - **Displacement (since 2010):** 403 cu in (6604 cu cm) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Cable Diameter - Boom (since 2010):** 0.62 in (1.57 cm) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Cable Diameter Load (since 2010):** 0.62 in (1.57 cm) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Drum Capacity - Boom (since 2010):** 162 ft (49.38 m) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Drum Capacity Load (since 2010):** 239 ft (72.85 m) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Drum Diameter - Boom (since 2010):** 9.63 in (24.46 cm) - **DRUMS and CABLES - Drum Diameter Load (since 2010):** 8.5 in (21.59 cm) - **Engine Model (since 2010):** C6.6 ACERT - **engine RPM - Hi Raise & Lower . . . . . . . . (since 2012):** 228 ft/min (69.49 m/min) - **engine RPM - Low Raise & Lower. . . . . . . (since 2012):** 108 ft/min (32.92 m/min) - **Flywheel Power (since 2010):** 125 hp (93.21 kw) - **Fuel Tank Refill Capacity (since 2010):** 78 US gal (295 L) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Ground Clearance (since 2010):** 14 in (35.56 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height to Top of Counterweight (since 2012):** 97 in (246.38 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height to Top of Counterweight - or Winch (since 2010):** 97 in (246.38 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height to Top of Stack (since 2010):** 115 in (292.1 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Height with ROPS (boom removed) (since 2010):** 116.5 in (295.91 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Minimum Shipping Width (both side frames removed) (since 2015):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Minimum Shipping Width - (both side frames removed) (since 2010):** 101 in (256.54 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Overall Length (since 2010):** 149 in (378.46 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Shipping Width (since 2017):** 111 in (281.94 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Shipping Width (left frame removed) (since 2010):** 111 in (281.94 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Shipping Width - (left frame removed) (since 2012):** 111 in (281.94 cm) - **GENERAL DIMENSIONS - Width, Weights Retracted (since 2010):** 118 in (299.72 cm) - **Ground Contact Area (with standard shoes) (since 2015):** 4650 sq in (3 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - (with standard shoes) (since 2010):** 4650 sq in (3 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - 610 mm (24") Shoes (since 2010):** 4690 sq in (3.2 sq m) - **Ground Contact Area - 760 mm (30") Shoes (since 2010):** 6200 sq in (4 sq m) - **Length of Track on Ground (since 2010):** 104 in (264.16 cm) - **Lift Capacity at 1.22 m (4'0") Overhang (since 2010):** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg) - **No. of Cylinders (since 2010):** 6 - **Operating Weight (with full fuel tank and operator) (since 2015):** 37480 lbs (17000.66 kg) - **Operating Weight - (with full fuel tank and operator) (since 2010):** 37480 lbs (17000.66 kg) - **Operating Weight 610 mm (24") (since 2010):** 39242 lbs (17799.89 kg) - **Pipelayer Hook Speed - Hi Raise & Lower (since 2010):** 228 ft/min (69.49 m/min) - **Pipelayer Hook Speed - Low Raise & Lower (since 2010):** 108 ft/min (32.92 m/min) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2010):** 2100 rpm - **Shipping Width - Boom Removed (since 2010):** 126 in (320.04 cm) - **Shipping Width - Counterweight Removed (since 2010):** 123 in (312.42 cm) - **Shipping Width - Frame, Brackets, Winches Removed (since 2010):** 109 in (276.86 cm) - **Speeds (at rated RPM) - 1st Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (since 2012):** 2.3 mph (3.7 kph) - **Speeds (at rated RPM) - 2nd Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (since 2012):** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph) - **Speeds (at rated RPM) - 3rd Gear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (since 2012):** 6.2 mph (9.98 kph) - **Speeds (at rated RPM) - Hydrostatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . (since 2012):** 6.2 mph (9.98 kph) - **Standard Boom Length (since 2010):** 216 in (548.64 cm) - **Total Weight Extendable (since 2010):** 2714 lbs (1231.05 kg) - **Track Gauge (since 2010):** 79 in (200.66 cm) - **Travel (since 2012):** Forward Reverse - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 1st Gear - Forward (since 2010):** 1.9 mph (3.06 kph) - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 1st Gear - Reverse (since 2010):** 2.3 mph (3.7 kph) - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 2nd Gear - Forward (since 2010):** 3.3 mph (5.31 kph) - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 2nd Gear - Reverse (since 2010):** 4.1 mph (6.6 kph) - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 3rd Gear - Forward (since 2010):** 6.2 mph (9.98 kph) - **Travel Speed at Rated RPM - 3rd Gear - Reverse (since 2010):** 6.2 mph (9.98 kph) - **Width of Standard Shoe (since 2010):** 22 in (55.88 cm) - **\[Counterweight group\] - Adjustable Counterweight - Each Piece (9-piece group) (since 2017):** 253 lbs (114.8 kg) - **\[LGP Option; 610 mm shoes\] - Track Shoe Width (since 2017):** 24 in (610 mm) - **\[LGP Option; 760 mm shoes\] - Track Shoe Width (since 2017):** 30 in (760 mm) - **\[LGP Option\] - Ground Contact Area - 760 mm (30") Shoes (since 2017):** 6200 sq in (4 sq m) - **\[LGP Option\] - Operating Weight 610 mm (24") (since 2017):** 39242 lbs (17799.89 kg) - **\[LGP Option\] - Shipping Width - Boom Removed (since 2017):** 126 in (320.04 cm) - **\[LGP Option\] - Shipping Width - Counterweight Removed (since 2017):** 123 in (312.42 cm) - **\[LGP Option\] - Shipping Width - Frame, Brackets, Winches Removed (since 2017):** 109 in (276.86 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 Capacity - **Lift Capacity At Tipping Point - Iso 8813:** 40000 lbs (18143.72 kg) ### Operational - **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 - **2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo):** 54 ft/min - **3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi):** 76 ft/min - **3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo):** 36 ft/min - **Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi):** 228 ft/min - **Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo):** 108 ft/min - **Boom Line Speed:** 151 ft/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 in2 - **Ground Contact Area - Lgp:** 6200 in2 - **Ground Contact Area - Narrow:** 4650 in2 - **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 - **Note:** (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. - **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:** 6.59 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) ### Weights - Operating Weight - **Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes:** 40060 lbs (18170.93 kg) - **Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes(1):** 39890 lbs (18093.82 kg) - **Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes:** 41095 lbs (18640.4 kg) - **Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes(1):** 40920 lbs (18561.02 kg) - **Note:** (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. ### Weights - Shipping Weight - **Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes:** 37720 lbs (17109.53 kg) - **Cab, 560 Mm (22 In) Shoes(1):** 37570 lbs (17041.49 kg) - **Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes:** 38780 lbs (17590.33 kg) - **Cab, 760 Mm (30 In) Shoes(1):** 38600 lbs (17508.69 kg) - **Note:** (1) Machines equipped with Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emissions reduction technology. ## About this model The Caterpillar PL61 is a pipelayer designed for lifting, lowering, and positioning pipe in pipeline construction and related heavy civil work. It is part of Caterpillar's pipelayer lineup and is built on a tracked undercarriage for stability and traction on uneven terrain. The PL61 typically features a sideboom arrangement, counterweight system, and operator controls configured for controlled pipe handling. It is used in oil, gas, and utility pipeline projects where precise load placement is required. Specifications can vary by configuration, year, and market, including boom capacity, engine output, operating weight, and undercarriage options. ## Photos ![2013 Caterpillar PL61](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZjExZjY2NjkwN2JiM2UwYmU0ZmZmNmI0MDUxYjdiOSYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmMjA0NTY=) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lODNkZjVkYzJhYzA4ZTk1ODFiYmU2NDE0NWEyYjJlZCYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmMjM2OTQ=) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iOTdlNjI4Y2UyOTk4YTEyYmM5NjkxODc4N2E1YWE0MSYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmNjEzMw==) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNzhjYmUzNTdmYTI4NGM1Zjg1YjgzYzJhZWNiMTIwMyYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmNDMzNDg=) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kYWE3MDhiM2MyZjA0Y2ZmYzA3YmJjODU0YTFlNGY2YiYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmNjE3ODg=) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZDY5ZGU3Y2NiZTIxMDQ5ZjY2OWJmYTVkYTM5ODZjYiYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmMjgw) ![2013 Caterpillar PL61 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMjJkYmQ4Y2FlYmUzODcyODhmNmQ1NjQ2N2VhZjY0NCYkdHh0PVdZT01JTkclMjBNQUNISU5FUlkmNjA0MDY=)