Caterpillar 545 Skidder

Arch

Arch Types 51.3
Dual Function – Lift Highest, Farthest 109 in (278 cm)
Dual Function – Lift Highest, Retracted 15 in (37 cm)
Dual Function – Lift Lowest, Farthest 51 in (130 cm)
Dual Function – Lift Lowest, Retracted 105 in (265 cm)
Dual Function – Lift Maximum Reach 74 in (188 cm)
Dual Function – Reach Highest, Farthest 62 in (158 cm)
Dual Function – Reach Highest, Retracted 107 in (272 cm)
Dual Function – Reach Lowest, Farthest 71 in (179 cm)
Dual Function – Reach Lowest, Retracted 125 in (317 cm)
Dual Function – Reach Maximum 76 in (193 cm)

Dimensions

Blade Width 82 ft (25 m)
Cable Width 148 in (375 cm)
Drum Capacity at Cable Width 45,187 ft (13,773 m)
Drum Diameter 11 in (28 cm)
Grapple Capacity – tongs tip to tip 10 cu ft (3 cu m)
Height – Top of Cab 2 ft (1 m)
Length 13 ft (4 m)
Max Blade Height 16 in (41 cm)
Max Line Pull – bare drum 361 lbs (164 kg)
Max Line Speed 5 ft/min (1 m/min)
Overall Length 11 ft (3 m)
Overall Width 11 ft (3 m)
Wheel Base 100 ft (30 m)

Engine

Air Cleaner 24V
Aspiration 40161.7
Battery – Volts 950 CCA
Battery Capacity Blower
Battery Quantity 12V
Bore 6 in (15 cm)
Derating Altitude 2,200 ft (671 m)
Electrical System 2
Engine Model 225
Fan Speed Enclosed wet disc rpm
Fan Type Direct electric
Governed Speed at Rated Power Dry precleaner rpm
Gross Power 200 hp (149 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 200 hp (149 kw)
Maximum Torque at Rated Speed 1981
Net Flywheel Power 10,663 hp (7,952 kw)
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 200 hp (149 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 198 hp (148 kw)
Net Power – SAE J1349 225 hp (168 kw)
Power Measured @ 638 rpm
Stroke 200 in (508 cm)
Torque Measured @ 99.9 rpm

Grapple

Bunching – Full Open Height 48 in (122 cm)
Bunching – Fully Closed Height 5 in (14 cm)
Bunching – Minimum Stem Diameter 86 in (217 cm)
Bunching – Tip to Tip Height 128 in (325 cm)
Sorting – Tong Opening 17 in (42 cm)
Sorting Capacity 45,200 cu ft (13,777 cu m)

Hydraulic System

Circuit Type direct link, non-follow
Dozer Cylinder – Bore 34 in (87 cm)
Dozer Cylinder – Rod Diameter 3 in (8 cm)
Dozer Cylinder – Stroke 2 in (6 cm)
Dozer Valve 4
Grapple Valve 50
Pump Output 17 gpm (64 lpm)
Pump Type 3045
Relief Valve Pressure 12.6 psi
Relief Valve Setting closed cntr, var flow psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity 11 gal (42 l)
Steering Cylinder – Bore 17 in (43 cm)
Steering Cylinder – Rod Diameter direct linkage in
Steering Cylinder – Stroke 2 in (5 cm)
Steering Valve 3.5

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage Counter-Shaft Powershift
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 8 gal (29 l)
Engine Oil Capacity 14 gal (52 l)
Front Diff Fluid Capacity 20 gal (74 l)
Fuel Capacity 15 gal (56 l)
Operating Voltage 75 amps
Operating Weight 24 lbs (11 kg)
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity 14 gal (54 l)
Steering Angle 30.5 x 32 16 PR
Tire Size 10.3
Transmission Fluid Capacity 33 gal (123 l)

Power Train

Brakes – Parking Type Full Hydraulic Control
Brakes – Service Type Drum
Maximum Drawbar Pull 4 lbs (2 kg)
Steering, Frame Articulation 43762.5
Torque Converter – Model Lower tank radiator
Torque Converter Type 44600
Transmission 17.1
Transmission Cooler Location Rotating housing, single stage
Transmission Cooler Type 5fwd/3rev countershaft, powershift
Travel Speed – Forward 1 6 mph (9 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward 2 7 mph (11 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward 3 10 mph (15 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward 4 4 mph (6 kph)
Travel Speed – Forward 5 C484-E3611 AAA
Travel Speed – Reverse 1 7 mph (10 kph)
Travel Speed – Reverse 2 12 mph (19 kph)
Travel Speed – Reverse 3 Plate mph

Service Refill

Cooling System 32 gal (121 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Front 20 gal (74 l)
Differential – Final Drives – Rear 14 gal (53 l)
Engine Oil 17 gal (64 l)
Fuel Tank 14 gal (52 l)
Hydraulic System – Tank dual/cable gal
Hydraulic System – Total 7 gal (26 l)
Mechanical Winch 15 gal (56 l)
Transmission – Torque Converter 7 gal (25 l)

Transmission

Max Speed – Forward 12 mph (19 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 3
Number of Reverse Gears 17.1
Transmission Type 5

Undercarriage

Ground Contact Area Axial Piston cu in
Length of Track on Ground Cat 3306 DITA ft

Weights

Arch – Cable Skidding 2,630 lbs (1,193 kg)
Decking Blade 2,651 lbs (1,202 kg)
Enclosed ROPS + AC 2,360 lbs (1,070 kg)
Open ROPS axial piston lbs
Tires – 24.5 x 32, 16 PR 5,190 lbs (2,354 kg)
Winch 2,100 lbs (953 kg)

Winch – Grapple Skidder

Drum Capacity – 19.0 mm (3/4 in) 10 ft (3 m)
Drum Capacity – 22.2 mm (7/8 in) 82 ft (25 m)
Drum Diameter 11 in (28 cm)
Drum Width 106 in (269 cm)
Maximum Line Pull – Bare Drum 360 lbs (163 kg)
Maximum Line Speed 148 ft/min (45 m/min)
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