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545C Wheel Skidder

Engine
Net Flywheel Power	163 kW / 219 hp
Engine Model	Cat® C7 ACERT™
Net Power - ISO 9249	163 kW / 219 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	163 kW / 219 hp
Gross Power - SAE J1995	173 kW / 232 hp
Governed Speed at Rated Power	1800 RPM / 1800 RPM
Displacement	7.2 L / 439 in³
Bore	127 mm / 5 in
Stroke	127 mm / 5 in
Torque Rise	9% at 1400 RPM
Max Torque @ Rated Speed	951 N-m at 1400 RPM
Derating Altitude	2400 m / 7900 ft
Air Cleaner	Dry precleaner
Alternator	Serpentine belt driven, brushless
Electrical System	24V Direct Electric
Battery - Quantity	2
Battery - Volts	12V
Battery - Capacity	950 CCA
Starting System	Direct electric
Number of Cylinders	6
Engine Make	DITAC EUI: 4 stroke cycle diesel

Power Train
Travel Speed - Fwd. 1st	6.4 km/h / 4 mph
Travel Speed - Fwd. 2nd	9 km/h / 5.6 mph
Travel Speed - Fwd. 3rd	10.9 km/h / 6.8 mph
Travel Speed - Fwd. 4th	15.3 km/h / 9.5 mph
Travel Speed - Fwd. 5th	27.5 km/h / 17.1 mph
Travel Speed - Rev. 1st	6.2 km/h / 3.9 mph
Travel Speed - Rev. 2nd	10.5 km/h / 6.5 mph
Travel Speed - Rev. 3rd	18.6 km/h / 11.6 mph
Torque Converter - Type	Lock-up clutch
Transmission	5 fwd / 3 rev countershaft, powershift
Steering, frame articulation	+/- 45°
Brakes - Service Type	Enclosed wet disc each wheel, full hydraulic
Brakes - Parking Type	Spring applied, hydraulic released, Electro-hydraulic controlled
Transmission Cooler Type	Plate

Hydraulic System
Circuit Type	Closed center, variable flow
Pump Type	Axial piston
Pump Output	190 L/min / 50 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting	21000 kPa / 3045 psi
Reservoir Tank Capacity	54 L / 14.27 gal
Steering Valve	Direct link, non-follow
Steering Cylinder - Bore	88.9 mm / 3.5 in
Steering Cylinder - Stroke	437.5 mm / 17.22 in
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter	50.8 mm / 2 in
Dozer Valve	Electro-hydraulic
Dozer Cylinder - Bore	101.6 mm / 4 in
Dozer Cylinder - Stroke	101.6 mm / 4 in
Dozer Cylinder - Rod Diameter	57.15 mm / 2.25 in
Grapple Valve	4 or 5 stack, pilot

Grapple
Bunching Capacity	1.54 m² / 16.6 ft2
Thinning Capacity	1.78 m² / 19 ft2
Sorting Capacity	1.34 m² / 14.4 ft2
Bunching - Full Open Height	1905 mm / 75 in
Bunching - Fully Closed Height	1371 mm / 54 in
Bunching - Min. Stem Diameter	183 mm / 7.2 in
Bunching - Tip to Tip Height	2108 mm / 83 in
Bunching - Tong Opening	3226 mm / 127 in
Thinning - Tip to Tip Height	2159 mm / 85 in
Thinning - Tong Opening	3429 mm / 135 in
Thinning - Full Open Height	1880 mm / 74 in
Thinning - Min. Stem Diameter	241 mm / 9.5 in
Thinning - Fully Closed Height	1473 mm / 58 in

Grapple, CR - Bunching
Grapple capacity	1.54 m² / 16.6 ft2
Tip to tip height	2108 mm / 83 in
Tong opening	3226 mm / 127 in
Full open height	1905 mm / 75 in
Minimum stem diameter	183 mm / 7.2 in
Full closed height	1371 mm / 54 in

Grapple, CR - Thinning
Grapple capacity	1.78 m² / 19 ft2
Tip to tip height	2159 mm / 85 in
Tong opening	3429 mm / 135 in
Full open height	1880 mm / 74 in
Minimum stem diameter	241 mm / 9.5 in
Full closed height	1473 mm / 58 in

Arch
Dual Function - Lift highest, retracted	2817 mm / 110.91 in
Dual Function - Lift highest, farthest	2163 mm / 85.16 in
Dual Function - Lift max reach	1443 mm / 56.81 in
Dual Function - Lift lowest, retracted	1014 mm / 39.92 in
Dual Function - Lift lowest, farthest	335 mm / 13.19 in
Dual Function - Loaded tire radius	843 mm / 33.19 in
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Retracted	1653 mm / 65.08 in
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Retracted	1775 mm / 69.88 in
Dual Function - Reach Lowest, Farthest	2762 mm / 108.74 in
Dual Function - Reach Highest, Farthest	2978 mm / 117.24 in
Dual Function - Reach Max	3121 mm / 122.87 in

Arch, Dual Function
CR - Lift highest, retracted	2817 mm / 110.91 in
CR - Lift highest, farthest	2163 mm / 85.16 in
CR - Lift maximum reach	1443 mm / 56.81 in
CR - Lift lowest, retracted	1014 mm / 39.92 in
CR - Lift lowest, farthest	335 mm / 13.19 in
CR - Loaded tire radius	843 mm / 33.19 in
CR - Reach highest, retracted	1653 mm / 65.08 in
CR - Reach lowest, retracted	1775 mm / 69.88 in
CR - Reach lowest, farthest	2762 mm / 108.74 in
CR - Reach highest, farthest	2978 mm / 117.24 in
CR - Reach maximum	3121 mm / 122.87 in

Winch - Grapple Skidder
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	175 kN / 39342 lb
Max Line Speed	40.2 m/min / 132 ft/min
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in)	47 m / 154 ft
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in)	30 m / 97 ft
Drum capacity 25.4mm (1in)	28 m / 91 ft
Drum Diameter	229 mm / 9 in
Drum Width	279 mm / 11 in

Winch - Cable Skidder
Max Line Pull - Bare Drum	204 kN / 45850 lb
Max Line Speed	110 m/min / 360 ft/min
Drum Capacity 19.0mm (3/4in)	45 m / 148 ft
Drum Capacity 22.2mm (7/8in)	32 m / 105 ft
Drum capacity 25.4mm (1in)	25 m / 82 ft
Drum Diameter	254 mm / 10 in
Drum Width	279 mm / 11 in

Service Refill
Fuel Tank	378 L / 99.8 gal
Cooling System	56.7 L / 15 gal
Differential, Final Drive - Front	52 L / 13.7 gal
Differential, Final Drive - Rear	74 L / 19.5 gal
Engine Oil	27 L / 7.1 gal
Transmission, Torque Converter	54 L / 14.2 gal
Mechanical Winch	24.5 L / 6.5 gal
Hydraulic System - Tank	54 L / 14.3 gal
Hydraulic System - Total	112 L / 29.6 gal

Dimensions
Wheelbase	3939 mm / 155.1 in
Length	8028 mm / 316.06 in
Overall width	3397 mm / 133.7 in
Height	3184.4 mm / 125.4 in
Ground Clearance	533 mm / 21 in
Boom height - max, standard	4302 mm / 169.4 in
Top roller height (cable)	2771 mm / 109 in
Axle height	843 mm / 33.2 in
Rear axle to pin	2203 mm / 86.7 in
Length - overall, grapple, dual	8028 mm / 316 in
Length, overall, cable	7514 mm / 295.8 in
Decking blade lift height	1381 mm / 54.4 in
Decking blade dig depth	456 mm / 17.9 in
Height - top of cab	3184.4 mm / 125.4 in
Decking blade width	3138 mm / 123.5 in
Tread width	2622 mm / 103.2 in
Turning radius over tires	6400 mm / 252 in

Weights
Est Operating Weight	19198 kg / 42325 lb