BODY A 8J8594 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g03775068
Illustration 2 g03775070The standard machine shipping specifications are listed below.
Table 1
PL72 Pipelayer
Height of Machine
Height of the machine without the boom (A) 3437 mm (135.3 inch)
Length of Machine
Length of the machine (B) 4778 mm (188.1 inch)
Width of Machine
Width of the machine without the boom (C) 3670 mm (144.5 inch)
Weight of Machine
Approximate operating weight of the standard machine(1) 31278 kg (68956 lb)
Weight of the machine without the boom, the load blocks, and the counterweight sections(2) 27145 kg (59844 lb)
Weight of Counterweights
Counterweight Plate (10 Plates Total: 5 Front, 5 Rear) 389 kg (858 lb) (EACH)
(1) This weight includes shipping weight, a full fuel tank, and an operator.
(2) This weight includes 10 percent fuel.Intended Use
This machine is a Pipelayer that is described in ISO 6165:2001. The machine is intended to perform the following functions: lift, handle, and lay down pipe with a side-mounted boom.Restrictions to Application and Configuration
Maximum approved operating weight is 32205 kg (71000 lb).Maximum lift capacity is 40823 kg (90000 lb).Maximum rated lift capacity is 26671 kg (58800 lb).The maximum towing force of the drawbar is 385 kN (86552 lb).The maximum vertical force of the drawbar is 100 kN (22481 lb).The maximum fore and aft slope is 45 degrees or a 100 percent grade for the proper lubrication of the pipelayer.Parking brake holding capability on a grade is 100 percent grade at maximum approved machine operating weight.Specified Useful Life or Expected Life
The specified useful life, defined as total years of operation, or expected life, defined as total machine hours, of this machine is dependent upon many factors including the machine owner’s desire to rebuild the machine back to factory specifications. Consult your Cat dealer for assistance in calculating overall owning and operating costs required to determine the machine’s specified useful life or expected life. The following items are required to obtain an economical specified useful life or expected life of this machine:
Perform regular preventive maintenance procedures as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Perform machine inspections as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Perform system testing as described in the Operation and Maintenance Manual and correct any problems discovered.
Ensure that machine application conditions comply with Caterpillar’s recommendations.
Ensure that the operating weight does not exceed limits set by manufacturer.
Ensure that all frame cracks are identified, inspected, and repaired to prevent further development.