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Caterpillar 525 Skidder

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 525 ➔

Introducing the Caterpillar 525 Skidders / Yarders - a powerful and versatile machine designed to handle heavy-duty logging operations with ease. With a range of impressive features and specifications, the Caterpillar 525 is equipped to lift, reach, and maneuver through challenging terrains with precision and efficiency. From its impressive lifting capabilities to its advanced hydraulic system and robust powertrain, the Caterpillar 525 is ready to tackle any logging task with reliability and performance. Explore the detailed specs below to discover the full potential of this exceptional skidder/yarder.

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General Specifications

Arch

Arch Types	44.3
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest	106 in (269 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted	15 in (38 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest	44 in (113 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted	107 in (273 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach	72 in (183 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest	49 in (124 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted	105 in (265 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest	59 in (149 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted	107 in (273 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Maximum	74 in (187 cm)
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted	99 in (252 cm)

Dimensions

Drum Capacity at Cable Width	19,800 ft (6,035 m)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	10 cu ft (3 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab	2 ft (1 m)
Length	12 ft (4 m)
Max Blade Height	9 in (23 cm)
Max Height of Boom	8 ft (3 m)
Max Line Pull - bare drum	96 lbs (44 kg)
Max Line Speed	5 ft/min (1 m/min)
Overall Length	10 ft (3 m)
Overall Width	10 ft (3 m)
Wheel Base	68 ft (21 m)

Engine

Air Cleaner	24 V
Aspiration	33510.3
Battery - Volts	93 Amp-hr
Battery Capacity	blower
Battery Quantity	12 V
Bore	6 in (15 cm)
Derating Altitude	2,200 ft (671 m)
Displacement	turbocharged cu in
Electrical System	2
Engine Model	175
Fan Speed	hydraulic actuated oil disc rpm
Fan Type	24 V
Governed Speed at Rated Power	dry dual element rpm
Gross Power	160 hp (119 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	160 hp (119 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	7,500 hp (5,593 kw)
Net Power	2,200 hp (1,641 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	160 hp (119 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	158 hp (118 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	179 hp (133 kw)
Power Measured @	425 rpm
Stroke	160 in (406 cm)
Torque Measured @	70.1 rpm

Grapple

Bunching - Capacity	9 cu ft (3 cu m)
Bunching - Full Open Height	60 in (153 cm)
Bunching - Fully Closed Height	5 in (13 cm)
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter	89 in (226 cm)
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height	120 in (305 cm)
Bunching - Tong Opening	62 in (156 cm)
Sorting - Full Open Height	72 in (183 cm)
Sorting - Fully Closed Height	3 in (8 cm)
Sorting - Minimum Stem Diameter	87 in (220 cm)
Sorting - Tip to Tip Height	100 in (254 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening	13 in (32 cm)
Sorting Capacity	38,200 cu ft (11,644 cu m)

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	direct link non-follow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore	14 in (36 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter	3 or 4 stack pilot in (8 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke	2 in (5 cm)
Dozer Valve	4
Grapple Valve	45.5
Pump Output	13 gpm (49 lpm)
Pump Type	3000
Relief Valve Pressure	11.5 psi
Relief Valve Setting	closed-cntr var flow
Reservoir Tank Capacity	10 gal (39 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore	17 in (43 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	direct linkage in
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	2 in (5 cm)
Steering Valve	3

Operating Specifications

Axle Oscillation	85.4 degrees
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5 gal (19 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	11 gal (42 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	11 gal (42 l)
Fuel Capacity	10 gal (36 l)
Operating Voltage	75 amps
Operating Weight	24 V lbs (11 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	14 gal (53 l)
Steering Angle	23.1 volts
Tire Size	7.1
Transmission Fluid Capacity	20 gal (74 l)

Power Train

Brakes - Parking Type	fully hydraulic control
Brakes - Service Type	mechanical shoe
Maximum Drawbar Pull	4 lbs (2 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation	43500
Torque Converter Type	29891
Transmission Cooler Type	4 fwd/3 rev
Travel Speed - Forward 1	7 mph (10 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 2	9 mph (15 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 3	16 mph (26 kph)
Travel Speed - Forward 4	4 mph (6 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 1	7 mph (10 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 2	12 mph (19 kph)
Travel Speed - Reverse 3	plate mph

Service Refill

Cooling System	18 gal (68 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	11 gal (42 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	14 gal (53 l)
Engine Oil	14 gal (53 l)
Fuel Tank	11 gal (42 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	single/dual/cable gal
Hydraulic System - Total	4 gal (15 l)
Mechanical Winch	9 gal (34 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter	5 gal (19 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	12 mph (19 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	16.9
Transmission Type	4

Undercarriage

Length of Track on Ground

Cat 3304 DIT Diesel ft

Weights

Dozer - Extended Width	100 lbs (45 kg)
Enclosed Cab	1,550 lbs (703 kg)
Est. Operating Weight	630 lbs (286 kg)
Grapple - Sorting .84 m2 / 9.0 ft2	710 lbs (322 kg)
Open ROPS	axial piston lbs
Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR	1,476 lbs (670 kg)
Tires - 30.5L x 32, 16 PR	1,630 lbs (739 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in)	12 ft (4 m)
Drum Capacity - 25.4mm (1 in)	15 degrees
Drum Diameter	8 in (20 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	502 lbs (228 kg)
Maximum Line Speed	199 ft/min (61 m/min)

Caterpillar 525s currently for sale

A 1998 Caterpillar 525 From Brookside Equipment Sales for $19,500.00 USD

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