User manual CATERPILLAR 517 BROCHURE

[. . . ] 517 Track Skidder Power Train The field proven Cat® 3304 DIT Diesel engine, heavy-duty torque converter and three-speed transmission are matched to deliver high horsepower for more drawbar pull, improved skidding performance and ease of operation. [. . . ] A single lever controls grapple and tong hydraulics, reducing operator efforts for improved productivity. Exclusive Auto-Grab hydraulics maintain constant tong gripping pressures to compensate for shifting loads. Operator Station Excellent all-around viewing area, angled seat, and easy-to-reach controls reduce operator fatigue and increase productivity. Cable Skidder The 517 is also offered in a cable configuration to meet application demands in severe slope and mountainous terrain. Major components are made as modules and most can be removed without disturbing or removing others. Customer Support Your Cat dealer offers a wide range of services that can be set up under a customer support agreement when you purchase your equipment. The dealer will help you choose a plan that can cover everything from machine and attachment selection to replacement, to help you get the best return on your investment. March 4, 2008 3:20 PM 517 Track Skidder Specifications Engine Net Flywheel Power Engine Model Gross Power 89. 5 kW 120 hp Cat® 3304 DIT 101 kW 136 hp Weights Operating Weight Operating Weight 18 364 kg 17 343 kg 40, 450 lb 38234. 72 lb Operating Specifications Track on Ground Travel Speed - Fwd. 3rd Steering 2910 mm 114. 57 in 3. 7 km/h 2. 3 mph 6. 6 km/h 4. 1 mph 11. 5 km/h 7. 1 mph 4. 6 km/h 2. 8 mph 8 km/h 5 mph 14. 2 km/h 8. 8 mph Clutch/Brake Transmission Transmission 3-Speed Powershift Fuel Tank Fuel Capacity 260 L 69 gal Dimension Ground Clearance Track guage - center lines Track guage - outside Height - top of cab Length - overall Length - track on ground Height - grouser Height - top of guard Height - top of drum 646 mm 2000 mm 2560 mm 3302 mm 4970 mm 2910 mm 57 mm 987 mm 1557 mm 25. 43 in 78. 74 in 100. 79 in 130 in 195. 67 in 114. 57 in 2. 24 in 38. 86 in 61. 3 in March 4, 2008 3:20 PM 2 3 March 4, 2008 3:20 PM Grapples Choose from a variety of grapple con guration to meet your needs. Sorting Grapple · Used for 305 mm (12 in) or larger diameter trees · Designed to pick-up individual or several stems for quick eyeles Bunching Grapple · Used for 305 mm (12 in) or smaller diameter trees · Designed to gather bundle of stems and maximize grapple loads C A B D Grapple for 517 2. 13 m / 84 in (Sorting) 2. 29 m / 90 in (Bunching) A 1980 mm / 78 in 1920 mm / 75 in B 0. 74 m2 / 8 ft2 0. 74 m2 / 8 ft2 C 1680 mm / 66 in 1640 mm / 64 in D 2130 mm / 84 in 2290 mm / 90 in Arch Configurations Two arch con gurations allow you to e ectively match the 517 to a wide variety of skidding applications. [. . . ] CAT, CATERPILLAR, SAFETY. CAT. COM their respective logos, "Caterpillar Yellow, " and the POWER EDGE trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission. Product ID: 517 AEHQ5971 March 4, 2008 3:20 PM [. . . ]