Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
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.
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) |
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) |
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 |
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) |
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 |
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 - 26 volts |
Tire Size | 7.1 |
Transmission Fluid Capacity | 20 gal (74 l) |
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 |
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) |
Max Speed - Forward | 12 mph (19 kph) |
Number of Forward Gears | 3 |
Number of Reverse Gears | 16.9 |
Transmission Type | 4 |
Length of Track on Ground | Cat 3304 DIT Diesel ft |
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) |
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) |