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545C Wheel Skidder
February 15th, 2008
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Company: Caterpillar Inc
New Cat C-Series Wheel Skidders with ACERT Technology offers maximum productivity, reliability and lower owner and operating cost while meeting Tier3 emission standard regulations.
Engine | Units: US | |
Engine Model | Cat® C7 ACERT | Cat® C7 ACERT |
Net Flywheel Power | 219 hp | 163 kW |
Net Power – ISO 9249 | 219 hp | 163 kW |
Net Power – SAE J1349 | 219 hp | 163 kW |
Gross Power – SAE J1995 | 232 hp | 173 kW |
Governed Speed at Rated Power | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Displacement | 439 in3 | 7.2 L |
Bore | 5 in | 127 mm |
Stroke | 5 in | 127 mm |
Torque Rise | 9% at 1400 RPM | 9% at 1400 RPM |
Max Torque @ Rated Speed | 951 N-m at 1400 RPM | 951 N-m at 1400 RPM |
Derating Altitude | 9842 ft | 3000 m |
Air Cleaner | Dry precleaner | Dry precleaner |
Alternator | Serpentine belt driven, brushless | Serpentine belt driven, brushless |
Electrical System | 24V Direct Electric | 24V Direct Electric |
Battery – Quantity | 2 | 2 |
Battery – Volts | 12V | 12V |
Battery – Capacity | 950 CCA | 950 CCA |
Starting System | Direct electric | Direct electric |
Number of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
Engine Make | DITAC EUI: 4 stroke cycle diesel | DITAC EUI: 4 stroke cycle diesel |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase | 155.1 in | 3939 mm |
Length | 316.06 in | 8028 mm |
Overall width | 133.8 in | 3398 mm |
Height | 125.4 in | 3184.4 mm |
Ground Clearance | 21 in | 533 mm |
Boom height – max, standard | 169.4 in | 4302 mm |
Top roller height (cable) | 109 in | 2771 mm |
Axle height | 33.2 in | 843 mm |
Rear axle to pin | 86.7 in | 2203 mm |
Length – overall, grapple, dual | 316 in | 8028 mm |
Length, overall, cable | 295.8 in | 7514 mm |
Decking blade lift height | 54.4 in | 1381 mm |
Decking blade dig depth | 17.9 in | 456 mm |
Height – top of cab | 125.4 in | 3184.4 mm |
Decking blade width | 123.5 in | 3138 mm |
Tread width | 103.2 in | 2622 mm |
Turning radius over tires | 252 in | 6400 mm |
Grapple | ||
Bunching Capacity | 16.6 ft2 | 1.54 m2 |
Thinning Capacity | 19 ft2 | 1.78 m2 |
Sorting Capacity | 14.4 ft2 | 1.34 m2 |
Bunching – Full Open Height | 75 in | 1905 mm |
Bunching – Fully Closed Height | 54 in | 1371 mm |
Bunching – Min. Stem Diameter | 7.2 in | 183 mm |
Bunching – Tip to Tip Height | 83 in | 2108 mm |
Bunching – Tong Opening | 127 in | 3226 mm |
Thinning – Tip to Tip Height | 85 in | 2159 mm |
Thinning – Tong Opening | 135 in | 3429 mm |
Thinning – Full Open Height | 74 in | 1880 mm |
Thinning – Min. Stem Diameter | 9.5 in | 241 mm |
Thinning – Fully Closed Height | 58 in | 1473 mm |
Weights | ||
Est Operating Weight | 42325 lb | 19198 kg |
Service Refill | ||
Fuel Tank | 99.8 gal | 378 L |
Cooling System | 15 gal | 56.7 L |
Differential, Final Drive – Front | 13.7 gal | 52 L |
Differential, Final Drive – Rear | 19.5 gal | 74 L |
Engine Oil | 7.1 gal | 27 L |
Transmission, Torque Converter | 14.2 gal | 54 L |
Mechanical Winch | 6.5 gal | 24.5 L |
Hydraulic System – Tank | 14.3 gal | 54 L |
Hydraulic System – Total | 29.6 gal | 112 L |
Power Train | ||
Travel Speed – Fwd. 1st | 4 mph | 6.4 km/h |
Travel Speed – Fwd. 2nd | 5.6 mph | 9 km/h |
Travel Speed – Fwd. 3rd | 6.8 mph | 10.9 km/h |
Travel Speed – Fwd. 4th | 9.5 mph | 15.3 km/h |
Travel Speed – Fwd. 5th | 17.1 mph | 27.5 km/h |
Travel Speed – Rev. 1st | 3.9 mph | 6.2 km/h |
Travel Speed – Rev. 2nd | 6.5 mph | 10.5 km/h |
Travel Speed – Rev. 3rd | 11.6 mph | 18.6 km/h |
Max Drawbar Pull | 44293 lb | 197 kN |
Torque Converter – Model | C484-E3G IIIAAA | C484-E3G IIIAAA |
Torque Converter – Type | Lock-up clutch | Lock-up clutch |
Transmission | 5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft, powershift | 5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft, powershift |
Steering, frame articulation | +/- 45° | +/- 45° |
Brakes – Service Type | Enclosed wet disc each wheel, full hydraulic | Enclosed wet disc each wheel, full hydraulic |
Brakes – Parking Type | Spring applied, hydraulic released, Electro-hydraulic controlled | Spring applied, hydraulic released, Electro-hydraulic controlled |
Transmission Cooler Type | Plate | Plate |
Hydraulic System | ||
Circuit Type | Closed center, variable flow | Closed center, variable flow |
Pump Type | Axial piston | Axial piston |
Pump Output | 50 gal/min | 190 L/min |
Relief Valve Setting | 3045 psi | 21000 kPa |
Reservoir Tank Capacity | 14.27 gal | 54 L |
Steering Valve | Direct link, non-follow | Direct link, non-follow |
Steering Cylinder – Bore | 3.5 in | 88.9 mm |
Steering Cylinder – Stroke | 17.22 in | 437.5 mm |
Steering Cylinder – Rod Diameter | 2 in | 50.8 mm |
Dozer Valve | Electro-hydraulic | Electro-hydraulic |
Dozer Cylinder – Bore | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
Dozer Cylinder – Stroke | 4 in | 101.6 mm |
Dozer Cylinder – Rod Diameter | 2.25 in | 57.15 mm |
Grapple Valve | 4 or 5 stack, pilot | 4 or 5 stack, pilot |
Arch | ||
Dual Function – Lift highest, retracted | 110.91 in | 2817 mm |
Dual Function – Lift highest, farthest | 85.16 in | 2163 mm |
Dual Function – Lift max reach | 56.81 in | 1443 mm |
Dual Function – Lift lowest, retracted | 39.92 in | 1014 mm |
Dual Function – Lift lowest, farthest | 13.19 in | 335 mm |
Dual Function – Loaded tire radius | 33.19 in | 843 mm |
Dual Function – Reach Highest, Retracted | 65.08 in | 1653 mm |
Dual Function – Reach Lowest, Retracted | 69.88 in | 1775 mm |
Dual Function – Reach Lowest, Farthest | 108.74 in | 2762 mm |
Dual Function – Reach Highest, Farthest | 117.24 in | 2978 mm |
Dual Function – Reach Max | 122.87 in | 3121 mm |
Arch, Dual Function | ||
CR – Lift highest, retracted | 110.91 in | 2817 mm |
CR – Lift highest, farthest | 85.16 in | 2163 mm |
CR – Lift maximum reach | 56.81 in | 1443 mm |
CR – Lift lowest, retracted | 39.92 in | 1014 mm |
CR – Lift lowest, farthest | 13.19 in | 335 mm |
CR – Loaded tire radius | 33.19 in | 843 mm |
CR – Reach highest, retracted | 65.08 in | 1653 mm |
CR – Reach lowest, retracted | 69.88 in | 1775 mm |
CR – Reach lowest, farthest | 108.74 in | 2762 mm |
CR – Reach highest, farthest | 117.24 in | 2978 mm |
CR – Reach maximum | 122.87 in | 3121 mm |
Grapple, CR – Bunching | ||
Grapple capacity | 16.6 ft2 | 1.54 m2 |
Tip to tip height | 83 in | 2108 mm |
Tong opening | 127 in | 3226 mm |
Full open height | 75 in | 1905 mm |
Minimum stem diameter | 7.2 in | 183 mm |
Full closed height | 54 in | 1371 mm |
Grapple, CR – Thinning | ||
Grapple capacity | 19 ft2 | 1.78 m2 |
Tip to tip height | 85 in | 2159 mm |
Tong opening | 135 in | 3429 mm |
Full open height | 74 in | 1880 mm |
Minimum stem diameter | 9.5 in | 241 mm |
Full closed height | 58 in | 1473 mm |
Winch – Grapple Skidder | ||
Max Line Pull – Bare Drum | 39342 lb | 175 kN |
Max Line Speed | 132 ft/min | 40.2 m/min |
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) | 154 ft | 47 m |
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) | 97 ft | 30 m |
Drum capacity 25.4mm (1in) | 91 ft | 28 m |
Drum Diameter | 9 in | 229 mm |
Drum Width | 11 in | 279 mm |
Winch – Cable Skidder | ||
Max Line Pull – Bare Drum | 45850 lb | 204 kN |
Max Line Speed | 360 ft/min | 110 m/min |
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in) | 148 ft | 45 m |
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in) | 105 ft | 32 m |
Drum capacity 25.4mm (1in) | 82 ft | 25 m |
Drum Diameter | 10 in | 254 mm |
Drum Width | 11 in | 279 mm |
MSC Comments | ||
Spec Date | 5/06 | |

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