PL72 Pipelayer
Cat Pipelayers have been the standard of the pipeline industry for decades. A worldwide network of Cat dealers, in tune with the special high production needs of pipeliners, supports these durable and dependable machines. Cat Pipelayers are purpose-built to meet the unique demands of pipeline customers. And like every Cat machine, Pipelayers are designed for long life, serviceability and rebuild capability to help keep owning and operating costs low. The PL72 answers customer needs for increased lift capacity, enhanced slope capability, ease of operation, performance and transportability.
Engine
Engine Model
Flywheel Power
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349
Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN)
Emissions
Fuel Tank
DEF Tank(1)
Note (1)
Note (2)
Note (3)
Weights
Lift Capacity
Operating Weight
Shipping Weight
Components
6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
Undercarriage
Track Gauge
Track on Ground
Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754)
Ground Pressure (ISO 16754)
Shoe Width
Dimensions (Approximate)
Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended
Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted
Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed
Track Gauge
Length - Track on Ground
Machine Height - Top of Counterweight
Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom
Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom
Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning
Standard Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Power Train
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- Cat C9.3 diesel engine: Electronic Unit Injection (EUI) Aftertreatment Meets Tier 4 Final/ Stage V or Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent emission standards, depending on region of sale.
- Aftercooler, air-to-air (ATAAC)
- High performance single plane cooling system
- Coolant, extended life with protection to -37 C (-34F)
- 24V electric start
- Zero speed hydraulic fan, reversing and hydraulically driven, electronically controlled
- Filter, air with electronic service indicator
- Final drives: Four double reduction planetary
- Fuel priming pump, electric
- Parking brake, electronic
- Precleaner, strata-tube dust ejector
- Prescreener
- Starting aid, ether
- Torque divider
- Transmission, electronically controlled 3-speed Powershift
- Wastegate turbocharger
- Water separator
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- Operator Environment
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- Rear Vision Camera
- Armrest, adjustable
- Deactivation switch, hydraulic controls
- Advisor operator interface: Electronic monitoring system, Diagnostic service information, Operator preferences
- ROPS
- Decelerator pedal
- Dual brake pedal
- Seat belt, retractable
- Load Moment Indicator (LMI)
- Heater and ventilation
- Differential steering control, with touch shift
- Storage compartment
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Block and hook with latch
- Counterweights, extendible segmented
- Winches, hydraulic actuated and electronically controlled
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- Electrical
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- Alarm, backup
- Batteries, four maintenance free heavy duty
- Converter, 12V, 10 amp with one outlet
- Horn, forward warning
- Lights, two front, two rear
- Starting receptacle
- Machine disconnect switch
- Machine diagnostic connector
- Boom and counterweight limit switch
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- Undercarriage
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- Carrier roller
- Track roller frames
- Hydraulic track adjusters
- Master links, two piece
- Non-suspended undercarriage
- Rollers and idlers, lifetime lubricated
- Sprocket rim segments, replaceable
- Track guiding guards
- Medium service grouser 760 mm (30 in) Sealed and lubricated track (48 section)
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- Other Standard Equipment
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- Bumper, front with towing device
- Drawbar, heavy duty
- Ecology drains: Engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil, torque converter, fuel tank, power train case and transmission
- Enclosures, perforated engine
- Hood, perforated
- Bottom guards, hinged
- Guard, hinged radiator
- Hydraulics, independent steering and work tool pumps
- Hydraulic system, electronically activated for hook, boom and counterweight control
- Oil cooler, hydraulic
- Product Link ready
- S-O-S sampling ports
- Steering, electronically controlled power differential
- Vandalism protection for fluid compartments
Optional Equipment:
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- Note
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- Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.
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- Operator Environment
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- Cab with air conditioning, heat and 150 amp alternator
- OROPS with heat and 150 amp alternator
- Cloth air seat
- Deluxe seat
- Vinyl seat
- Heated seat
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- Undercarriage
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- Arctic rollers
- Standard rollers
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- Technology Products
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- Product Link
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- Pipelaying Equipment
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- Boom and cables 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Boom and cables 7.3 m (24 ft)
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- Other Optional Equipment
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- CE Certification
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