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 | 212.0 HP 158.0 kW |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 | 212.0 HP 158.0 kW |
| Net Power - Rated - ISO 9249/SAE J1349 (DIN) | 215.0 HP 215.0 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) 415.0 l |
| DEF Tank(1) | 4.5 gal (US) 17.1 l |
| Lift Capacity | 90000.0 lb 40823.0 kg |
| Operating Weight | 68945.0 lb 31278.0 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 59846.0 lb 27145.0 kg |
| 6.1 m (20 ft) Boom | 1980.0 lb 898.1 kg |
| 7.3 m (24 ft) Boom | 2604.0 lb 1181.0 kg |
| Track Gauge | 90.0 in 2286.0 mm |
| Track on Ground | 10.7 ft 3270.0 mm |
| Ground Contact Area (ISO 16754) | 8406.0 in² 5.42 m² |
| Ground Pressure (ISO 16754) | 8.2 psi 56.6 kPa |
| Shoe Width | 30.0 in 760.0 mm |
| Width - Tractor - Standard Shoes | 10.0 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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