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Caterpillar 525B

Series: Caterpillar Skidder

Source: https://catused.cat.com/en/forestry-equipment/skidder/cat-52

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The 525B from Caterpillar is part of the Caterpillar Skidder series. The engine delivers 182.5 hp (119.3 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,239.8 cm³. The unladen weight is 16,238.6 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,535.7 mm. Ground clearance is 463.3 mm. The tank holds 314.9 litres. The gearbox has 5 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The hydraulic tank holds 123 litres. The cooling system holds 50 litres. The oil fill is 27.3 litres. The engine fitted is the Cat 3126 DITA diesel. Tyre size: 30,5 x 32. The Caterpillar Skidder series covers 20 models. Rated output within it ranges from 96.3 to 1,217.7 hp; the 525B sits at the bottom of that range with 182.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 525 below it with 177.4 hp and the 525C Grapple above it with 198.7 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Forestry equipment. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelCat 3126 DITA dieselcorrect
Power182.5 hp (119.3 kW)correct
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,239.8 cm³correct
Coolant capacity50 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity27.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length6,489.2correct
Width3,386.3correct
Wheelbase3,535.7correct
Ground clearance463.3correct
Unladen weight16,238.6 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears5correct
Reverse gears3correct
Tyre size30.5 x 32correct

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity123 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity314.9 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,233.9correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 7.3 kW/t (119 kW / 16.2 t)

Stronger than 31% of the forestry equipment in the register — out of 111 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 525B have?

The Caterpillar 525B delivers 182 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 525B weigh?

The unladen weight is 16,239 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 525B have?

6 cylinders, 7,240 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Caterpillar 525B?

6,489 mm × 3,386 mm.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

508 Cable

508 Grapple

515

517 Grapple

518

518 Cable

518 Grapple

525

525C Grapple

527

527 Grapple

528

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