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Caterpillar

545

Skidder

Operating Weight
24 lb
Max Speed - Forward
11.6 mph
Gross Power
200.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight24 lb
Transmission Fluid Capacity32.5 gal
Steering Angle—
Operating Voltage—
Alternator Supplied Amperage—
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity7.7 gal
Tire Size10.3
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity14.3 gal
Engine Oil Capacity13.8 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity19.6 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model225
Power Measured @638 rpm
Gross Power200.0 hp
Aspiration40161.7
Torque Measured @100 rpm
Stroke200 in
Bore6 in
Air cleaner24V
Gross Power - SAE J1995200.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249198.0 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349225.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269200.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power10,663.2 hp
Derating Altitude26,400 in
Electrical System2
Fan SpeedEnclosed wet disc rpm
Battery CapacityBlower
Battery Quantity12 V
Fan TypeDirect electric
Governed Speed at Rated PowerDry precleaner rpm
Battery - Volts950 CCA
Maximum Torque at Rated Speed1,981

Weights

Weights specifications
Open ROPSaxial piston lbs (0.00 kg)
Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR5,190 lb
Arch - Cable Skidding2,630 lb
Decking Blade2,651 lb
Enclosed ROPS + AC2,360 lb
Winch2,100 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Relief Valve Pressure13 psi
Pump Type3045
Relief Valve Setting—
Circuit Typedirect link non-follow
Pump Output17.0 gal/min
Dozer Cylinder - Bore34 in
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter3 in
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke2 in
Dozer Valve4
Grapple Valve50
Reservoir Tank Capacity11.1 gal
Steering Cylinder - Bore17 in
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameterdirect linkage in (0.00 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Stroke2 in
Steering Valve4

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Height - Top of Cab24 in
Overall Length134 in
Overall Width133 in
Wheel Base1,198 in
Drum Diameter11 in
Length151 in
Drum Capacity at Cable Width542,240 in
Max Line Pull - bare drum361 lb
Cable Width148 in
Max Blade Height16 in
Blade Width988 in
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip3.99 yd³
Max Line Speed0.1 mph

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward11.6 mph
Number of Reverse Gears17
Transmission Type5
Number of Forward Gears3

Undercarriage

Undercarriage specifications
Ground Contact Area—
Length of Track on Ground—

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Brakes - Parking TypeFull Hydraulic Control
Brakes - Service TypeDrum
Maximum Drawbar Pull4 lb
Steering, Frame Articulation43,763
Torque Converter Type44,600
Transmission Cooler Type5fwd/3rev countershaft powershift
Travel Speed - Forward 15.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 26.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 39.5 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 43.9 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 16.5 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 211.6 mph
Travel Speed - Reverse 3Plate mph (0.00 kph)
Transmission Cooler LocationRotating housing single stage
Transmission17.1
Torque Converter - ModelLower tank radiator
Travel Speed - Forward 5C484-E3611 AAA

Service Refill

Service Refill specifications
Fuel Tank13.7 gal
Cooling System32.0 gal
Engine Oil17.0 gal
Hydraulic System - Total7.0 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front19.6 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear14.0 gal
Mechanical Winch14.8 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter6.6 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank—

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Winch - Grapple Skidder specifications
Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in)120 in
Drum Diameter11 in
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum360 lb
Maximum Line Speed1.7 mph
Drum Capacity - 22.2 mm (7/8 in)984 in
Drum Width106 in

Arch

Arch specifications
Arch Types51
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest109 in
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted15 in
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest51 in
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted105 in
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach74 in
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest62 in
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted107 in
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest71 in
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted125 in
Dual Function - Reach Maximum76 in

Grapple

Grapple specifications
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height128 in
Sorting - Tong Opening17 in
Sorting Capacity18,019.80 yd³
Bunching - Full Open Height48 in
Bunching - Fully Closed Height5 in
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter86 in

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