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Cat 561H Pipelayer

Transmission	Engine	Weights
Steering	Dimensions	Equipment
Counterweights	Capacities
Undercarriage		Updated: November 20, 2002

Summary of Features

Cat 3304 Diesel Engine
78 kW/105 HP flywheel power
18 145 kg/40,000 lb. lift capacity
Planetary power shift transmission
Bolt-on sprocket rim segments
Oil cooled steering clutches and brakes

Transmission

Three-speed planetary power shift, remotely mounted from engine.

Speeds with power shift transmission approximate
	Forward Speed		Reverse Speed
Gear	Km/h	MPH	Km/h	MPH
1	3.4	2.1	4.1	2.6
2	6.0	3.7	7.2	4.5
3	10.2	6.4	12.4	7.7

High torque-capacity clutches
Special valve modulates clutch engagement for fast speed and direction changes
Single-stage torque converter connects directly to flywheel

Steering and Braking

Multiple disc clutches and brakes meet SAE J1026 at APR90

Hydraulically released, spring applied
Cooled by pressurized oil
No adjustment required
Each assembly serviceable as a unit
Clutch hand controls
Two brake foot pedals

Counterweights

Provides machine stability

Fully hydraulic, single-lever control
Layout-pivot point design provides good side and ground clearance
New design gives better visibility

Undercarriage

Tubular design resists torsional loads

Sealed and lubridated track surrounds the track pin with lubricant to eliminate internal pin and bushing wear
Lubricant is held in place by sealing arrangement consisting of rigid seal and thrust ring
Additional lubricant is contained in a reservoir drilled into the track pin
Extended undercarriage maintenance intervals
Hydraulic track adjusters and two-piece master link are standard

Track gauge	2000 mm	79 in
Width of standard shoes	510 mm	20 in
Width of operational track shoe	457 mm	18 in
Track length on ground	2619 mm	103 in
Ground contact area with (18 in) shoes	2.39 sq m	3708 sq in
Ground contact area with (20 in) shoes	2.67 sq m	4120 sq in
Number of Rollers (each side)	7
Number of shoes (each side)	44

Caterpillar Engine

Four-stroke cycle, four cylinder 3304 turbocharged diesel engine. Ratings at 2200 RPM*

Gross power	kW	HP
Caterpillar	86.5	116
ISO 3046-2	86.5	116
The following ratings apply at 2200 RPM when tested under the specific standard conditions for the specified standard:
Net power	kW	HP
Caterpillar	78	105
ISO 9249	78	105
EEC 80/1269	78	105


Dimensions
Bore	121 mm	4.75 in
Stroke	152 mm	6.0 in
Displacement	7 litre	425 cu in

* Power rating conditions

Based on standard air conditions of 25C (77F) and 99 kPa(29.32 in) Hg dry barometer
Used 35 degree API gravity fuel having an LHV of 42,780 kJ/kg (18,390 Btu/lb) when used at 30C(86F) [ref. a fuel density of 838.9 g/L (7.001 lb/galUS)]
Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air cleaner, muffler, and alternator
No derating required up to 2300 m (7500 ft) altitude

Dimensions

(A) Height to top of stack	2994 mm (9' 9.85")
(B) Height to top of winch flange	2362 mm (7' 9.01")
(C) Height to top of counterweight frame	2051 mm (6' 8.73")
(D) Shipping width, boom removed and counterweight retracted	3197 mm (10' 5.87")
(E) Width, counterweight extended	4450 mm (14' 7.19")
--- Length	3810 mm (12' 6")

Service refill Capacities

Service refill capacities	Litres	U.S. Gallons
Fuel tank	200	52.7
Crankcase and filter	17.8	4.7
Transmission, bevel gear and steering clutch (includes torque converter or oil clutch)	122	31.7
Final drive (each side)	6	1.5
Cooling system	34	9.0
Hydraulic system (includes tank)	80	21.0
Hydraulic tank	64.5	17.0

Lifting Capacity

Specified Equipment

16 mm (5/8 in) diameter wire rope
18 688 kph (41,200 lb) minimum breaking strength
3 part load line
3 part boom line
2127 kg (4690 lb) counterweights extended
boom 5.49 m (18 ft) standard or 4.57 m (15 ft) optional
total operating weight 15 725 kg (34,600 lb)

A Max. lift capacity per ANSI/SAE J743 MAR92

B Rated load capacity per ANSI/ASME B30.14

C Working range per ANSI/ASME B30.14

Weights

Operating: 15,725 kg (34,600 lb) Includes all shipping weights plus full fuel tank, boom and pulley blocks, and operator

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Pipelaying Equipment

Hydraulic Power (57.7 GPM at 2700 PSI and 2400 RPM pump speed independent of torque converter) (218 L/min at 18,616 kPa/186bar)

	Hook		Boom
Drum diameter	216 mm	8.5 in	245 mm	9.63 in
Flange diameter	398 mm	15.5 in	372 mm	14.63 in
Drum length	254 mm	10 in	254 mm	10 in
Capacity with 16 mm(5/8 in) dia	72.85 m	239 ft	48.77 in	160 ft
Wire rope installed (16 mm (5/8 in) dia.	39.63 m	130 ft	25.91 m	85 ft
	Hook Speed		Boom Line Speed
Line speed	Lo	Hi
Bare drum	34 m/min	71 m/min	44 m/min
	111 ft/min	232 ft/min	144 ft/min
2 part line	17 m/min	35.4 m/min	22 m/min
	55.5 ft/min	116 ft/min	72 ft/min
3 part line	11.3 m/min	23.6 m/min	14.6 m/min
	37 ft/min	77.3 ft/min	48 ft/min
Boom	5.49 m (18 ft) square section standard
Removable counterweight	14 segments @ 152.3 kg (335 lb) each
Total weight extendable	2,132 kg (4,690 lb)

Standard Equipment

Power Train

Multiple-Row Module Radiator
Reversible fan
Air cleaner with precleaner
Muffler
Ether starting aid
Decelerator (PS)
Fuel priming pump

Electrical

50-ampere alternator
Horn
Hour meter
3 lights (2 front, 1 rear)
Back-up alarm

Operator Environment

EMS operator warning system
Temperature gauge group
Seat belt
Vandalism protection

Pipelaying Equipment

Hydraulic drawworks control
Segmented counterweights

Other Standard Equipment

Hinged radiator grill
Crankcase guard
Rigid drawbar
Pull hook
Hydraulic Oil Cooler

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Chrysis Construction Services Inc.
3040 McAnally Road, Victoria, B.C., Canada V8N 1T4
Attn: Geoff Birkbeck
Phone: (250) 477-2142 Fax: (250) 477-2162
email: chrysis@sideboom.com

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