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Caterpillar

517

Skidder

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Caterpillar 517 Skidder
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Specifications

18 data points

Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Tire Size9

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model1201
Power Measured @427 rpm
Aspiration40454.9
Torque Measured @69 rpm

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab25 in
Overall Width98 in
Drum Capacity at Cable Width825,360 in
Max Line Pull - bare drum133 lb
Max Blade Height8 in
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip3.99 yd³
Height of Grapple from Ground84 in
Max Height of Boom49 in
Reach of Grapple at Ground Level115 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Reverse26.0 mph

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Number of Track Rollers per Side5,456
Length of Track on Ground39,648 in
Width of Shoes8 in

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