- Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 515 ➔
The Caterpillar 515 Skidders / Yarders are a powerful and versatile piece of equipment designed for heavy lifting and transportation tasks in forestry and construction operations. With impressive specifications such as a maximum line pull of 251.9 lbs, a drum capacity of up to 91.9 ft, and an operating weight of 24,500 lbs, the Caterpillar 515 is built to tackle demanding tasks with ease. Equipped with a robust engine producing up to 160 horsepower, efficient hydraulic systems, and advanced transmission features, this Skidder / Yarder offers reliability and performance in various working conditions. Explore the detailed specs of the Caterpillar 515 below to discover the capabilities of this formidable machine.
General Specifications
Arch
| Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted | 99 in (252 cm)
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Dimensions
| Cable Width | 400 in (1,017 cm)
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| Drum Capacity at Cable Width | 68,780 ft (20,964 m)
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| Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip | 10 cu ft (3 cu m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Length | 11 ft (3 m)
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| Max Blade Height | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Max Height of Boom | 7 ft (2 m)
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| Max Line Pull - bare drum | 149 lbs (68 kg)
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| Max Line Speed | 5 ft/min (1 m/min)
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| Overall Length | 9 ft (3 m)
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| Overall Width | 10 ft (3 m)
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| Wheel Base | 49 ft (15 m)
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Engine
| Air Cleaner | 24 V
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| Aspiration | 27998.8
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| Battery - Volts | 700 CCA
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| Battery Capacity | blower
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| Battery Quantity | 12
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| Bore | 6 in (15 cm)
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| Derating Altitude | 2,200 ft (671 m)
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| Displacement | turbocharged cu in
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| Electrical System | 2
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| Engine Model | 152
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| Fan Speed | hydraulic actuated oil-disc
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| Fan Type | direct electric
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| Governed Speed at Rated Power | dry precleaner rpm
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| Gross Power | 140 hp (104 kw)
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| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 160 hp (119 kw)
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| Maximum Torque at Rated Speed | 1942
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| Net Flywheel Power | 7,500 hp (5,593 kw)
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| Net Power | 2,200 hp (1,641 kw)
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| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 140 hp (104 kw)
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| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 158 hp (118 kw)
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| Net Power - SAE J1349 | 159 hp (119 kw)
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| Power Measured @ | 425 rpm
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| Starting System | 691 @ 1400 RPM
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| Stroke | 160 in (406 cm)
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| Torque Measured @ | 48.9 rpm
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Grapple
| Bunching - Capacity | 8 cu ft (2 cu m)
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| Bunching - Tip to Tip Height | 90 in (229 cm)
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| Sorting - Tip to Tip Height | 84 in (213 cm)
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| Sorting - Tong Opening | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Sorting Capacity | 38,700 cu ft (11,796 cu m)
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Hydraulic System
| Circuit Type | direct link non-follow
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| Dozer Cylinder - Bore | 14 in (36 cm)
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| Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter | 3 or 4 stack pilot in (8 cm)
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| Dozer Cylinder - Stroke | 2 in (5 cm)
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| Dozer Valve | 4
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| Grapple Valve | 46.23
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| Pump Flow | 3,000 gpm (11,355 lpm)
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| Pump Output | 13 gpm (49 lpm)
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| Relief Valve Pressure | 10.9 psi
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| Relief Valve Setting | closed-cntr var flow
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| Reservoir Tank Capacity | 10 gal (38 l)
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| Steering Cylinder - Bore | 17 in (43 cm)
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| Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter | direct linkage in
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| Steering Cylinder - Stroke | 2 in (5 cm)
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| Steering Valve | 3
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Operating Specifications
| Axle Oscillation | 85.4 degrees
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 5 gal (19 l)
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| Engine Oil Capacity | 11 gal (42 l)
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| Front Diff Fluid Capacity | 11 gal (42 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (36 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 75 amps
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| Operating Weight | 24 V lbs (11 kg)
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| Rear Diff Fluid Capacity | 14 gal (53 l)
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| Steering Angle | 23.1 - 26 volts |
| Tire Size | 7.1
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 20 gal (75 l)
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Power Train
| Brakes - Parking Type | fully hydraulic control
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| Brakes - Service Type | Drum
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| Maximum Drawbar Pull | 3 lbs (1 kg)
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| Steering, Frame Articulation | 34000
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| Torque Converter - Model | lower tank radiator
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| Torque Converter Type | 28886
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| Transmission Cooler Location | Rotating housing single stage
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| Transmission Cooler Type | countershaft 4 fwd / 3 rev
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| Travel Speed - Forward 1 | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Forward 2 | 8 mph (13 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Forward 3 | 15 mph (23 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Forward 4 | 3 mph (5 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Reverse 1 | 6 mph (9 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Reverse 2 | 10 mph (17 kph)
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| Travel Speed - Reverse 3 | plate mph
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Service Refill
| Cooling System | 20 gal (74 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Front | 11 gal (42 l)
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| Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 14 gal (53 l)
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| Engine Oil | 12 gal (45 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 11 gal (42 l)
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| Hydraulic System - Tank | single function gal
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| Hydraulic System - Total | 4 gal (15 l)
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| Mechanical Winch | 9 gal (34 l)
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| Transmission - Torque Converter | 5 gal (19 l)
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Transmission
| Max Speed - Forward | 12 mph (19 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 3
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 16.9
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| Transmission Type | 4
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Undercarriage
| Ground Contact Area | piston cu in
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| Length of Track on Ground | Cat 3304 DIT Diesel ft
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Weights
| Arch - Cable Skidding | 250 lbs (113 kg)
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| Decking Blade | 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
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| Dozer - Extended Width | 150 lbs (68 kg)
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| Enclosed Cab | 680 lbs (308 kg)
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| Enclosed ROPS + AC | 1,900 lbs (862 kg)
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| Est. Operating Weight | 550 lbs (249 kg)
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| Grapple - Sorting .84 m2 / 9.0 ft2 | 1,435 lbs (651 kg)
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| Open ROPS | axial piston lbs
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| Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR | 1,650 lbs (748 kg)
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| Tires - 30.5L x 32, 16 PR | 1,100 lbs (499 kg)
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| Winch | 801 lbs (363 kg)
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Winch - Grapple Skidder
| Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in) | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Drum Capacity - 22.2 mm (7/8 in) | 92 ft (28 m)
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| Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in) | 15 degrees
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| Drum Diameter | 8 in (20 cm)
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| Drum Width | 160 in (407 cm)
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| Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum | 252 lbs (114 kg)
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| Maximum Line Speed | 215 ft/min (66 m/min)
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