Pipeline contractors continue to look to Caterpillar products to ensure maximum productivity and machine reliability on their projects. Caterpillar’s reputation for durability and industry-leading technology in the areas of environmental compliance, safety and ease of operation are what the industry relies on.
PLM’ s global team of pipeline equipment experts works closely with the contractor communities around the world to forecast equipment needs and identify project challenges. Increasingly PLM is consulted on machine availability for major pipeline projects being planned.
The PLM Equipment Fleet regularly totals approximately 1,000 units including new, on-order and rental fleet pipelayers, track-type tractors, excavators, and miscellaneous units (graders, welding and tack rigs, etc.) equipped as needed for the pipeline contractor - i.e. tractors with angle blades and winches, excavators with extended sticks).
Following are specs for the commonly used machine sizing employed on mainline pipeline construction projects. For additional model sizes, visit Caterpillar’s complete equipment product line.
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Pipelayers | |||
| Model | Engine Model | Flywheel Power | ||
 PL83 and PL87 Pipelayer |
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| PL61 Pipelayer |
Cat® C6.6 ACERT™ | 125 hp (93 kW) | ||
| 572R Series 2 Pipelayer |
Cat® 3176C™ | 240 hp (179 kW) | ||
| 583T Pipelayer |
Cat® C15 ACERT™ | 310 hp (231 kW) | ||
| 587 R Pipelayer |
Cat® 3406C DITA™ | 351 hp (262 kW) | ||
| 587T Pipelayer |
Cat® C15 ACERT™ | 366 hp (273 kW) | ||
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Track-Type Tractors | |||
| Model | Engine Model | Flywheel Power | ||
| D6N Track-Type Tractor |
Cat® C6.6 ACERT™ | 150 hp (111.8 kW) | ||
| D6T Track-Type Tractor |
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ | 205 hp (153 kW) | ||
| D7E Track-Type Tractor |
Cat® C9.3 ACERT™ | 235 hp (175 kW) | ||
| D8T Track-Type Tractor |
Cat® C15 ACERT™ | 310 hp (231 kW) | ||
| D9T Track-Type Tractor |
Cat® C18 ACERT™ | 410 hp (306 kW) | ||
| 953D Welding Tractor |
Cat® C6.6 ACERT™ | 148 hp (110 kW) | ||
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Hydraulic Excavators | |||
| Model | Engine Model | Flywheel Power | ||
| 320D L Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® C6.4 ACERT™ | 148 hp (110 kW) | ||
| 329E Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® 7.1 ACERT™ | 232 hp (173 kW) | ||
| 336D L Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® C9 ACERT™ | 268 hp (200 kW) | ||
| 336E L Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® C9.3 (ATAAC) | 291 hp (217 kW) | ||
| 345D L Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® C13 ACERT™ | 380 hp (283 kW) | ||
| 349E Hydraulic Excavator |
Cat® C13 ACERT™ | 396 hp (295 kW) | ||
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Motor Graders | |||
| Model | Engine Model | Base Power Net |
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| 14M Motor Grader |
Cat® C11 ACERT™ VHP |
259 hp (193 kW) | ||
| 16M Motor Grader |
Cat® C13 ACERT™ VHP |
297 hp (221 kW) | ||
Custom Machine Solutions
In addition to a complete line of Caterpillar pipelayers, track-type tractors, excavators, PLM is exclusive distributor of Vanguard Continuously Powered Welding tractors, Wet Decks (hydraulic conversion kits for Caterpillar pipelayers) and Combo tractors (pipelayer attachments on D5 and D6 Caterpillar tractors).
For more information and quotes, see the Contact section of this site for a complete list of Account Managers covering your area of operation.
| Aftermarket Pipeline Solutions | ||||
 Welding Modules |
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| Continuously Powered Welding. | ||||
| Combo Tractors |
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| The Vanguard pipelayer system includes winches, boom, mode control, Iockout cylinders and attachment frames. |
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| Wetdeck Hydraulic Conversions |
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| An outstanding choice for productivity and versatility. | ||||
| VP72G Pipelayer (English) |
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| VP72G Pipelayer (Chinese) |
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| An outstanding choice for productivity and versatility. | ||||
| VP61N Pipelayer |
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| 40,000 lb lift capacity built on the D5N Track-Type Tractor | ||||
| Vanguard Equipment Operation & Maintenance Manuals |
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| Pipe Handling – DECKHAND by LaValley Industries |
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| Load Monitoring – Pipelayer System by Cranesmart |
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| Custom Training – EK Pass |
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PLM works closely with the worldwide network of local Caterpillar Dealers to ensure maximum utilization of locally available traditional equipment, local Caterpillar parts and service expertise and local logistical expertise for your project in any location. With over 3000 dealer outlets around the world, Caterpillar support is unprecedented.
