Engine Weights

Engine Model Cat 3126B Operating Weight 16 851 kg 37,150 lb

Gross Power 98 kW 132 hp Shipping Weight 15 921 kg 35,100 lb
Rated Flywheel Power 92 kW 123 hp • Operating Weight: Includes lubricants, coolant, 100% fuel,
Net Power - Caterpillar 92 kW 123 hp hydraulic controls and fluids, backup alarm, seat belt,
Net Power - ISO 9249 92 kW 123 hp 560 mm (22 in) single grouser shoes, drawbar,
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 92 kW 123 hp counterweight, boom and pulley blocks and operator.
Net Power - SAE J1349 92 kW 123 hp • Shipping Weight: Includes lubricants, coolant, 10% fuel,
Net Power - DIN 70020 114 PS hydraulic controls and fluids, backup alarm, seat belt,
Bore 110 mm 4.33 in 560 mm (22 in) single grouser shoes, drawbar, and
counterweight.
Stroke 127 mm 5 in
Displacement 7.2 L 439 in3
• Engine ratings at 2100 rpm. Pipe laying Equipment

• Meets the EPA Tier 2, EU Stage II, and MOC Step 2 exhaust
emission regulations. Lifting Capacity 18 145 kg 40,000 lb
• Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel Hook Winch Drum Diameter 216 mm 8.5 in
when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, Boom Winch Drum Diameter 245 mm 9.63 in
and alternator. Hook Winch Flange Diameter 398 mm 15.5 in
• No derating required up to 4600 m (15,100 ft) altitude, beyond Boom Winch Flange Diameter 372 mm 14.63 in
4600 m (15,100 ft) automatic derating occurs. Hook Winch Drum Length 254 mm 10 in
Boom Winch Drum Length 254 mm 10 in
Hook Winch Capacity - 72.85 m 239 ft
Transmission 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter

Boom Winch Capacity - 49.38 m 162 ft

1 Forward 3.1 kph 1.9 mph 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter
2 Forward 5.4 kph 3.3 mph Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 39.63 m 130 ft
3 Forward 9.1 kph 5.6 mph 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter
1 Reverse 3.8 kph 2.3 mph Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 25.91 m 85 ft
2 Reverse 6.7 kph 4.1 mph 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter
3 Reverse 11.3 kph 6.9 mph Boom Line Speed 46 m/min 151 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Lo) 33 m/min 108 ft/min
Bare Drum Hook Speed (Hi) 69.5 m/min 228 ft/min

Undercarriage 2 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) 16.5 m/min 54 ft/min

2 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) 34.8 m/min 114 ft/min
Number of Shoes - Each Side 44 3 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo) 11 m/min 36 ft/min
Track Rollers - Each Side 8 3 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi) 23.2 m/min 76 ft/min
Track Gauge 2000 mm 79 in Boom Length 5.49 m 18 ft
Track on Ground 2604 mm 103 in Removable Counterweight - 16
Track Shoe Width - Standard 560 mm 22 in Number of Segments
Track Shoe Width - LGP (1) 610 mm 24 in Removable Counterweight - 114 kg 251 lb
Track Shoe Width - LGP (2) 760 mm 30 in 7 each at
Ground Contact Area - 2.93 m2 4,542 in2 Removable Counterweight - 191 kg 421 lb
Standard Shoe 9 each at
Ground Contact Area - LGP (1) Shoe 3.18 m2 4,924 in2 Total weight extendable 2980 kg 6,570 lb

Ground Contact Area - LGP (2) Shoe 3.96 m

2
6,135 in
2
• Hydraulic Power (55.7 gpm @ 2700 psi and 2200 rpm pump
Ground Pressure - 56 kPa 8.1 psi speed independent of torque converter) (211 L/min @
Standard Shoe 18 616 kPa/186 bar)
Ground Pressure - LGP (1) Shoe 52 kPa 7.6 psi
Ground Pressure - LGP (2) Shoe 42 kPa 6.1 psi

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Hydraulic Controls Standards
Type Two-section vane pump • Brakes meet the standard SAE J/ISO 10265 MARCH99.
with pilot operated
control valves. • Optional ROPS (Rollover Protection Structure) offered
by Caterpillar for the machine meets ROP criteria
Output - Maximum 216 L/min 57.1 gal/min
SAE J397 OCT95, SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3164 1995,
Relief Valve Setting - 19 600 kPa 2,850 psi and ISO 3471-11994.
Counterweight
Relief Valve Setting - 18 600 kPa 2,700 psi
Hook and Boom Winch
• Pump output @ 2200 pump rpm (2100 engine rpm) and
maximum pressure.

Service Capacities
Fuel Tank 235 L 62.2 gal
Crankcase (with Filter) 26 L 6.9 gal
Final Drives (each) 6L 1.6 gal
Boom Winch 5.7 L 1.5 gal
Cooling system 48 L 12.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank 37.5 L 9.9 gal

Lifting Capacity

kg x 1000 lb x 1000
40 Specified Equipment
• Diameter wire rope 16 mm 5/8 in
15 • Minimum breaking strength 18 688 kph 41,200 lb
30 • 3 part load line
• 3 part boom line
10 • Counterweight extended 2980 kg 6570 lb
20
• Standard boom 5.49 m 18 ft
• Total operating weight 16 851 kg 37,150 lb
5
10

A Maximum lift capacity per ISO 8813

0 0 B Rated load capacity per ANSI/ASME B30.14
4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Feet
C Working range per ANSI/ASME B30.14

1 2 3 4 5 6 Meters
Load Overhang

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Dimensions
All dimensions are approximate.

1 Track Gauge 2000 mm 79 in 7 Length of Track on Ground 2604 mm 103 in

2 Width of Tractor - 2560 mm 101 in 8 Operating Length (with 3708.5 mm 146 in
Standard Shoes Drawbar)
3 Width of Tractor - 2983.5 mm 117.5 in 9 Height to Top of Stack 3041.4 mm 119 in
Counterweight/Boom Removed 10 Grouser Height 47 mm 1.9 in
4 Width of Tractor - 4463 mm 176 in 11 Ground Clearance (SAE J1234) 432.5 mm 17 in
Counterweight Extended 12 Boom Height - Tip of 6361.7 mm 251 in

5 Machine Height - Tip of 2519 mm 99 in Grouser at SAE 4 ft (1.22 m)

Grouser to Top of Winch Overhang
6 Drawbar Height (Center of 537.5 mm 21 in
Clevis)

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561 Pipelayer specifications