Engineered for demanding work. The 572R Series 2 power and versatility, combined with rugged components, are designed for tough and varied working conditions. This machine offers you the reliability and durability you expect from Cat Pipelayers.

Engine
Engine Model	Cat® 3176C
Flywheel Power	240 hp
Gross Power	258 hp
Net Power - Caterpillar	240.04 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249	240 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	240 hp
Net Power - SAE J1349	238 hp
Net Power - DIN 70020	248 PS
Bore	4.9 in
Stroke	5.5 in
Displacement	629 in3
Gross Power	253 hp
Transmission
Max Forward Speed	6.55 mph
Max Reverse Speed	8.44 mph
1 Forward	2.19 mph
2 Forward	3.79 mph
3 Forward	6.55 mph
1 Reverse	2.82 mph
2 Reverse	4.88 mph
3 Reverse	8.44 mph
Undercarriage
Number of Shoes - Each Side	43
Track Rollers - Each Side	7
Track Gauge	88 in
Track on Ground	125 in
Track Shoe Width - Narrow	26 in
Track Shoe Width - Optional	30 in
Ground Contact Area - Narrow	6500 in2
Ground Contact Area - Optional Shoe	7462 in2
Ground Pressure - Narrow	10.8 psi
Ground Pressure - Optional Shoe	9.41 psi
Weights
Operating Weight - Narrow Shoes	70206 lb
Shipping Weight	68013 lb
Pipelaying Equipment
Lift Capacity	90000 lb
Boom Length	20 ft
Hook Winch Drum Diameter	10 in
Rope Minimum Breaking Strength	58800 lb
Boom Winch Drum Diameter	8.5 in
Hook Winch Flange Diameter	18 in
Boom Winch Flange Diameter	16 in
Hook Winch Drum Length	11 in
Boom Winch Drum Length	10 in
Diameter - Wire Rope	0.75 in
Hook Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter	263 ft
Boom Winch Capacity - 19 mm (3/4 in) Diameter	170 ft
Hook w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in)	165 ft
Boom w/ Wire Rope Installed - 19 mm (3/4 in)	132 ft
Boom Line Speed	241 ft/min
4 Part Line Hook Speed (Lo)	36 ft/min
4 Part Line Hook Speed (Hi)	75 ft/min
Removable Counterweight - Number of Segments	9
Removable Counterweight - 2 Each At	815 lb
Removable Counterweight - 7 Each At	1055 lb
Removable Counterweight - 9 Segments, Total O	9015 lb
Total Weight Extendable	11184 lb
Hydraulic Controls
Type	Pressure compensating piston-type pump.
Output - Maximum	74.2 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Counterweight	2500 psi
Relief Valve Setting - Hook and Boom Winch	4786 psi
Service Capacities
Fuel Tank	126.5 gal
Crankcase (with Filter)	8.2 gal
Transmission, Bevel Gear, and Steering Clutch	48.3 gal
Final Drives (each)	3.4 gal
Cooling System	20.4 gal
Hydraulic Tank	14.3 gal
Recoil Spring Compartments (each)	15 gal
Standards
Standards	Standards
Dimensions
Track Gauge	88 in
Width of Tractor - Standard Shoes	114 in
Width of Tractor - Boom Removed	144 in
Width of Tractor - Counterweight/Boom Removed	144.05 in
Width of Tractor - Counterweight Extended	206 in
Machine Height - Tip of Grouser to Top of Win	114 in
Drawbar Height (Center of Clevis)	24.9 in
Length of Track on Ground	125 in
Operating Length (with Drawbar)	186 in
Height to Top of Stack	133 in
Grouser Height	2.8 in
Ground Clearance (SAE J1234)	16.4 in
Boom Height - Tip of Grouser at SAE 4 ft (1.2	265 in

ELECTRICAL

Alarm, back-up

Alternator, 70-amp

Converter, 10-amp/12-volt

Diagnostic connector (starting and charging)

Horn, forward warning

Hour meter

Lights, 2 forward, 2 rear

Starting receptacle, 24-volt direct

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Armrests, adjustable

Brake pedal

Decelerator pedal and switch

Engine air cleaner service indicator

Engine RPM display/gear display

Foot pegs for slope work

FTC control for Clutch and Brake steering

Monitoring System, Electronic (EMS III)

coolant temperature, power train oil, hydraulic and fuel gauge, tachometer, odometer, gear indicator diagnostic functions

Power points, two 12-volt

Pre-start coolant level monitoring system

Product Link ready

Seat, vinyl suspension

Seat belt, retractable 76 mm (3 in)

Storage and literature compartment

Transmission shift points selection

Travel speed and gear limiter, electronic

PIPELAYER

Block and hook

Boom, 6.10 m (20 ft)

Counterweight, extendible segmented 4089 kg (9,015 lb)

Hydraulics, pipelayer system

UNDERCARRIAGE

Adjuster, hydraulic track

Carrier rollers

Heavy-duty sealed and lubricated tracks

Lifetime lubricated idlers and track rollers

Master link, two-piece

Sprockets, segmented

Track frame, 7 rollers

Track with single grouser track shoes

43-section, 660 mm (26 in)

POWER TRAIN

3176C EUI Caterpillar diesel engine with:

Advanced Modular Cooling System (AMOCS)

Brake system, service, parking and emergency

Coolant, extended life

Drains, ecology (engine oil, coolant, hydraulic oil,

Fan, blower

Final drives, 3-planet double reduction planetary

Fuel priming pump

Fuel/Water separator

Muffler

Precleaner with strata tube dust ejector

Prescreener

Starting aide, ether

Shifting, auto-shift (2F/2R, 2F/1R, 1F/2R)

Shifting, auto-kickdown (auto downshift)

Shifting, controlled throttle

Steering system, FTC Clutch and Brake

Torque divider

Transmission, power shift,

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Altitude operation capability,

2286 meter (7,500 ft) without derating

Bumper, Front with towing device

Diagnostic pressure taps, centralized ecology drains

Extended service intervals (500 hours)

Guards:

Center track-guiding

Crankcase, normal service

End track-guide

Hinged bottom

Instrument panel

Radiator, hinged

Rear

Hood, perforated

Implement oil filter

Keyed lockable enclosures

Load sensing hydraulics

Radiator doors, louvered, hinged

Rigid drawbar

implement fluids

Transmission remote pressure taps

Vandalism protection

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 70-amp brushless 13 kg (29 lb)

Alternator, 100-amp brushless 14 kg (31 lb)

Converter, 20-amp, 12-volt 1 kg (2 lb)

GUARDS

Crankcase, extreme service 80 kg (176 lb)

Radiator, heavy-duty, hinged grill 48 kg (106 lb)

Rear, heavy-duty 71 kg (157 lb)

Track Guiding

Moderate Service 85 kg (187 lb)

Heavy-duty 107 kg (236 lb)

Track roller, full 405 kg (893 lb)

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Armrest, adjustable electric 55 kg (121 lb)

Pedals, dual brake 0 kg (0 lb)

ROPS, Rollover protection system 477 kg (985 lb)

PIPELAYER

Boom, 7.3 m (24 ft) 1183 kg (2,608 lb)

Boom, omission 6.1 m (20 ft) 906 kg (1,997 lb)

Hook, latched 3 kg (7 lb)

POWERTRAIN

Cooling, high ambient 3 kg (7 lb)

Drains, ecology (transmission, torque converter) 4 kg (9 lb)

Fan, reversible 0 kg (0 lb)

Fast fuel system 3 kg (7 lb)

Grid, radiator core sand blast 17 kg (38 lb)

Oil change system 9 kg (20 lb)

UNDERCARRIAGE

Track Groups

760 mm (30 in) MS HD, Clipped 457 kg (1005 lb)

STARTING AIDS

Batteries, heavy-duty 15 kg (33 lb)

Heater, engine coolant 3 kg (7 lb)

ELECTRICAL

Alternator, 70-amp brushless 13 kg (29 lb)

Alternator, 100-amp brushless 14 kg (31 lb)

Converter, 20-amp, 12-volt 1 kg (2 lb)

GUARDS

Crankcase, extreme service 80 kg (176 lb)

Radiator, heavy-duty, hinged grill 48 kg (106 lb)

Rear, heavy-duty 71 kg (157 lb)

Track Guiding

Moderate Service 85 kg (187 lb)

Heavy-duty 107 kg (236 lb)

Track roller, full 405 kg (893 lb)

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Armrest, adjustable electric 55 kg (121 lb)

Pedals, dual brake 0 kg (0 lb)

ROPS, Rollover protection system 477 kg (985 lb)

PIPELAYER

Boom, 7.3 m (24 ft) 1183 kg (2,608 lb)

Boom, omission 6.1 m (20 ft) 906 kg (1,997 lb)

Hook, latched 3 kg (7 lb)

POWERTRAIN

Cooling, high ambient 3 kg (7 lb)

Drains, ecology (transmission, torque converter) 4 kg (9 lb)

Fan, reversible 0 kg (0 lb)

Fast fuel system 3 kg (7 lb)

Grid, radiator core sand blast 17 kg (38 lb)

Oil change system 9 kg (20 lb)

UNDERCARRIAGE

Track Groups

760 mm (30 in) MS HD, Clipped 457 kg (1005 lb)

STARTING AIDS

Batteries, heavy-duty 15 kg (33 lb)

Heater, engine coolant 3 kg (7 lb)