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Caterpillar 545 Skidder

Category: Skidders / Yarders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 545 ➔

Introducing the powerful Caterpillar 545, a robust Skidders / Yarder designed to tackle the toughest terrain with ease. With its impressive specifications and capabilities, this machine is a force to be reckoned with in the logging and forestry industries. From its dual-function arch and grapple features to its hydraulic system and powertrain specifications, the Caterpillar 545 is built to maximize efficiency and productivity on the job. Get ready to elevate your operations with the innovative technology and superior performance of the Caterpillar 545 Skidders / Yarder.

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General Specifications

Arch

Arch Types	51.3
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Farthest	109 in (278 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Highest, Retracted	15 in (37 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Farthest	51 in (130 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Lowest, Retracted	105 in (265 cm)
Dual Function - Lift Maximum Reach	74 in (188 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest	62 in (158 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted	107 in (272 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest	71 in (179 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted	125 in (317 cm)
Dual Function - Reach Maximum	76 in (193 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Width	82 ft (25 m)
Cable Width	148 in (375 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width	45,187 ft (13,773 m)
Drum Diameter	11 in (28 cm)
Grapple Capacity - tongs tip to tip	10 cu ft (3 cu m)
Height - Top of Cab	2 ft (1 m)
Length	13 ft (4 m)
Max Blade Height	16 in (41 cm)
Max Line Pull - bare drum	361 lbs (164 kg)
Max Line Speed	5 ft/min (1 m/min)
Overall Length	11 ft (3 m)
Overall Width	11 ft (3 m)
Wheel Base	100 ft (30 m)

Engine

Air Cleaner	24V
Aspiration	40161.7
Battery - Volts	950 CCA
Battery Capacity	Blower
Battery Quantity	12V
Bore	6 in (15 cm)
Derating Altitude	2,200 ft (671 m)
Electrical System	2
Engine Model	225
Fan Speed	Enclosed wet disc rpm
Fan Type	Direct electric
Governed Speed at Rated Power	Dry precleaner rpm
Gross Power	200 hp (149 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	200 hp (149 kw)
Maximum Torque at Rated Speed	1981
Net Flywheel Power	10,663 hp (7,952 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	200 hp (149 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249	198 hp (148 kw)
Net Power - SAE J1349	225 hp (168 kw)
Power Measured @	638 rpm
Stroke	200 in (508 cm)
Torque Measured @	99.9 rpm

Grapple

Bunching - Full Open Height	48 in (122 cm)
Bunching - Fully Closed Height	5 in (14 cm)
Bunching - Minimum Stem Diameter	86 in (217 cm)
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height	128 in (325 cm)
Sorting - Tong Opening	17 in (42 cm)
Sorting Capacity	45,200 cu ft (13,777 cu m)

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type	direct link non-follow
Dozer Cylinder - Bore	34 in (87 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter	3 or 4 stack pilot in (8 cm)
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke	2 in (6 cm)
Dozer Valve	4
Grapple Valve	50
Pump Output	17 gpm (64 lpm)
Pump Type	3045
Relief Valve Pressure	12.6 psi
Relief Valve Setting	closed cntr var flow psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	11 gal (42 l)
Steering Cylinder - Bore	17 in (43 cm)
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	direct linkage in
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	2 in (5 cm)
Steering Valve	3.5

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	Counter-Shaft Powershift
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	8 gal (29 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	14 gal (52 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity	20 gal (74 l)
Fuel Capacity	15 gal (56 l)
Operating Voltage	75 amps
Operating Weight	24 V lbs (11 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity	14 gal (54 l)
Steering Angle	30.5 x 32 16 PR
Tire Size	10.3
Transmission Fluid Capacity	33 gal (123 l)

Power Train

Brakes - Parking Type	Full Hydraulic Control
Brakes - Service Type	Drum
Maximum Drawbar Pull	4 lbs (2 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation	43762.5
Torque Converter - Model	Lower tank radiator
Torque Converter Type	44600
Transmission	17.1
Transmission Cooler Location	Rotating housing single stage
Transmission Cooler Type	5fwd/3rev countershaft powershift
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	C484-E3611 AAA
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	32 gal (121 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	20 gal (74 l)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	14 gal (53 l)
Engine Oil	17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank	14 gal (52 l)
Hydraulic System - Tank	dual/cable gal
Hydraulic System - Total	7 gal (26 l)
Mechanical Winch	15 gal (56 l)
Transmission - Torque Converter	7 gal (25 l)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	12 mph (19 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	17.1
Transmission Type	5

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area	Axial Piston cu in
Length of Track on Ground	Cat 3306 DITA ft

Weights

Arch - Cable Skidding	2,630 lbs (1,193 kg)
Decking Blade	2,651 lbs (1,202 kg)
Enclosed ROPS + AC	2,360 lbs (1,070 kg)
Open ROPS	axial piston lbs
Tires - 24.5 x 32, 16 PR	5,190 lbs (2,354 kg)
Winch	2,100 lbs (953 kg)

Winch - Grapple Skidder

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	11 in (28 cm)
Drum Width	106 in (269 cm)
Maximum Line Pull - Bare Drum	360 lbs (163 kg)
Maximum Line Speed	148 ft/min (45 m/min)

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