The PL72 is part of a full line of purpose-built Cat pipelayers designed for performance, safety and serviceability. Easy transport width, combined with the experienced support of the Cat dealer network, means this key pipe line equipment is available when and where you need it.
Purpose-built from the factory to stand up to tough pipe line work, all supported by experienced Cat pipeline dealers.
Low center of gravity, excellent machine balance and differential steering all help with maneuverability in tight areas and slope capability.
Low effort, ergonomic controls put all pipelayer implement controls and functionality in one hand. Common cab features across pipelayer models contribute to ease of use.
| Engine Model | Cat C9.3 Cat C9.3 |
| Flywheel Power | 212 HP 158 kW |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 212 HP 158 kW |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) | 215 HP 215 HP |
| Emissions | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV or U.S. EPA Tier 3/EU Stage IIIA equivalent |
| Fuel Tank | 109.6 gal (US) 415 l |
| DEF Tank(1) | 4.5 gal (US) 17.1 l |
| Lift Capacity | 90000 lb 40823 kg |
| Operating Weight | 68945 lb 31278 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 59846 lb 27145 kg |
| 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom | 1980 lb 898.1 kg |
| 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom | 2604 lb 1181 kg |
| Track Gauge | 90 in 2286 mm |
| Track on Ground | 10.7 ft 3270 mm |
| Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754) | 8406 in² 5.42 m² |
| Ground Pressure (ISO 16754) | 8.2 psi 56.6 kPa |
| Shoe Width | 30 in 760 mm |
| Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes | 10 ft 3.05 m |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight Extended | 17.65 ft 5.38 m |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight Retracted | 12.04 ft 3.67 m |
| Width - Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed | 11.88 ft 3.62 m |
| Track Gauge | 7.51 ft 2.29 m |
| Length - Track on Ground | 12.17 ft 3.71 m |
| Machine Height - Top of Counterweight | 8.53 ft 2.6 m |
| Height - Machine - Cab and ROPS | 11.25 ft 3.43 m |
| Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom | 22.24 ft 6.78 m |
| Boom Height (at SAE 1.22 m [4 ft] Overhang) 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom | 26.28 ft 8.01 m |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 2.5 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 3.575 metric tonnes. |
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Cat® Inspect allows you to access your equipment data on your mobile device. This easy-to-use app lets you capture inspection data and integrates with your other Cat data systems, so you can keep a close eye on your fleet. More than one million inspections are completed each year, providing convenience and accountability to equipment owners.
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Import telematics data into your own applications for improved fleet management. Our API meets AEMP 2.0 and ISO 15143-3 standards, ideal for mixed fleets.
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