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Caterpillar 572R

Series: Caterpillar Crawler Pipe Layer

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The Caterpillar 572R belongs to the Caterpillar Crawler Pipe Layer series. The engine delivers 261.1 hp (179 kW), with a displacement of 10,300.9 cm³. The unladen weight is 29,107 kg. Ground clearance is 417.6 mm. The tank holds 479.2 litres. The gearbox has 3 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. The cooling system holds 77.6 litres. The engine fitted is the 3,306. The Caterpillar Crawler Pipe Layer series covers 6 models. Rated output within it ranges from 232.2 to 399.8 hp; the 572R sits in the lower part of that range with 261.1 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the 72H below it with 232.2 hp and the 583R above it with 333.2 hp. 1091 Caterpillar models across 47 series are on record. The model is listed under Excavators & compaction. 12 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model3,306correct
Power261.1 hp (179 kW)correct
Displacement10,300.9 cm³correct
Coolant capacity77.6 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length4,736.6correct
Width3,660.6correct
Height6,730 mmcorrect
Ground clearance417.6correct
Unladen weight29,107 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Forward gears3correct
Reverse gears3correct

Working data

Fuel tank capacity479.2 lcorrect

More machines with this engine (Caterpillar 3306, 55)

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 6.1 kW/t (179 kW / 29.1 t)

Stronger than 27% of the pipeline equipment in the register — out of 12 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Caterpillar 572R have?

The Caterpillar 572R delivers 261 hp.

How much does the Caterpillar 572R weigh?

The unladen weight is 29,107 kg.

What engine does the Caterpillar 572R have?

10,301 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Caterpillar 572R?

4,737 mm × 3,661 mm × 6,730 mm.

What to check before buying

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  • 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

583R

583T

587T

72H

PL61

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