Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
Introducing the Caterpillar 525B Skidder/Yarder, a versatile and powerful machine designed for handling heavy-duty logging operations. With its impressive lifting and reaching capabilities, the 525B offers unmatched efficiency and productivity in challenging forestry environments. Equipped with a robust hydraulic system and a durable powertrain, this skidder/yarder is engineered to tackle tough tasks with ease. Explore the detailed specifications below to discover the superior performance and reliability that the Caterpillar 525B brings to the forestry industry.
Arch Types | 45.3 |
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest | 106 in (269 cm) |
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted | 107 in (273 cm) |
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest | 44 in (113 cm) |
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted | 105 in (265 cm) |
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest | 49 in (124 cm) |
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted | 107 in (273 cm) |
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest | 59 in (149 cm) |
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted | 110 in (280 cm) |
Dual Function - Reach Maximum | 74 in (187 cm) |
Single Function - Lift Highest, Retracted | 99 in (252 cm) |
Cable Width | 148 in (375 cm) |
Drum Capacity at Cable Width | 39,342 ft (11,991 m) |
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip | 10 cu ft (3 cu m) |
Height | 6 ft (2 m) |
Height - Top of Cab | 2 ft (0 m) |
Length | 12 ft (4 m) |
Max Blade Height | 9 in (23 cm) |
Max Height of Boom | 9 ft (3 m) |
Max Line Pull - bare drum | 340 lbs (154 kg) |
Max Line Speed | 4 ft/min (1 m/min) |
Overall Length | 11 ft (3 m) |
Overall Width | 11 ft (3 m) |
Wheel Base | 83 ft (25 m) |
Wheelbase | 10 ft (3 m) |
Air Cleaner | 24 V |
Aspiration | 35800 |
Battery - Volts | 950 CCA |
Battery Capacity | blower |
Battery Quantity | 12 V |
Bore | 5 in (13 cm) |
Derating Altitude | 2,200 ft (671 m) |
Electrical System | 2 |
Engine Model | 180 |
Fan Speed | hydraulic wet disc rpm |
Fan Type | direct electric |
Governed Speed at Rated Power | dry centrifugal precleaner rpm |
Gross Power | 160 hp (119 kw) |
Maximum Torque at Rated Speed | 1909 |
Net Flywheel Power | 10,663 hp (7,952 kw) |
Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | 160 hp (119 kw) |
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 160 hp (119 kw) |
Net Power - SAE J1349 | 180 hp (134 kw) |
Power Measured @ | 441.8 rpm |
Starting System | 779.1 @ 1400 Nm |
Stroke | 160 in (406 cm) |
Torque Measured @ | 83.2 rpm |
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 | 39,300 cu ft (11,979 cu m) |
Circuit Type | direct link non-follow |
Dozer Cylinder - Bore | 18 in (47 cm) |
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter | 3or4 stack pilot control in (8 cm) |
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke | 2 in (6 cm) |
Dozer Valve | 4 |
Grapple Valve | 50 |
Pump Output | 17 gpm (62 lpm) |
Pump Type | 3045 |
Relief Valve Pressure | 11.6 psi |
Relief Valve Setting | closed cntr load sensing psi |
Reservoir Tank Capacity | 11 gal (40 l) |
Steering Cylinder - Bore | 17 in (43 cm) |
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter | direct linkage control in |
Steering Cylinder - Stroke | 2 in (5 cm) |
Steering Valve | 3 |
Axle Oscillation | 85.4 degrees |
Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 7 gal (27 l) |
Engine Oil Capacity | 14 gal (52 l) |
Front Diff Fluid Capacity | 14 gal (52 l) |
Fuel Capacity | 13 gal (50 l) |
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity | 14 gal (54 l) |
Steering Angle | 30.5 volts |
Tire Size | 8.8 |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 33 gal (123 l) |
Brakes - Parking Type | hydraulic control |
Brakes - Service Type | drum |
Maximum Drawbar Pull | 4 lbs (2 kg) |
Steering, Frame Articulation | 38730 |
Torque Converter Type | 35800 |
Transmission | 17.1 |
Transmission Cooler Location | sngl stg rotating housing |
Transmission Cooler Type | Countershaft 5fwd/3rev |
Travel Speed - Forward 1 | 6 mph (9 kph) |
Travel Speed - Forward 2 | 7 mph (11 kph) |
Travel Speed - Forward 3 | 10 mph (15 kph) |
Travel Speed - Forward 4 | 4 mph (6 kph) |
Travel Speed - Forward 5 | 3308 Lock-up |
Travel Speed - Reverse 1 | 7 mph (10 kph) |
Travel Speed - Reverse 2 | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Travel Speed - Reverse 3 | Plate mph |
Cooling System | 33 gal (123 l) |
Differential - Final Drives - Front | 14 gal (52 l) |
Differential - Final Drives - Rear | 14 gal (54 l) |
Engine Oil | 17 gal (62 l) |
Fuel Tank | 14 gal (52 l) |
Hydraulic System - Total | 7 gal (27 l) |
Mechanical Winch | 13 gal (50 l) |
Transmission - Torque Converter | 7 gal (25 l) |
Max Speed - Forward | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Number of Forward Gears | 3 |
Number of Reverse Gears | 17.1 |
Transmission Type | 5 |
Ground Contact Area | Axial Piston cu in |
Length of Track on Ground | Cat 3126 DITA diesel ft |
Open ROPS | axial piston lbs |
Drum Capacity - 19.0 mm (3/4 in) | 10 ft (3 m) |
Drum Capacity - 22.2 mm (7/8 in) | 82 ft (25 m) |
Drum Diameter | 7 in (17 cm) |
Drum Width | 106 in (269 cm) |
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum | 340 lbs (154 kg) |
Maximum Line Speed | 148 ft/min (45 m/min) |