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      Caterpillar 527 vs. Caterpillar 517 grapple

      5 reasons to buy Caterpillar 527:

      Sizes

      Maximum line speed 44 m/min and 40.5 m/min 8 % more or 3.5 m/min
      Maximum traction force on a rope with empty drum 31389 kN and 305.9 kN 99 % more or 31083.1 kN
      Blade width 3358 mm and 2740 mm 18 % more or 618 mm
      Clearance 1080 mm and 635 mm 41 % more or 445 mm

      Operation

      Fuel Capacity 284 l. and 260 l. 8 % more or 24 l.

      3 reasons to buy Caterpillar 517 grapple:

      Motor

      Full power 895.6 kW and 123.8 kW 86 % more or 771.8 kW

      Carrier

      Rolling bearings number on either side 8 and 7 12 % more or 1
      Contact with ground area 3.5 m2 and 3.2 m2 9 % more or 0.3 m2

      Neutral reasons:

      Sizes

      Roller diameter 254 mm and 254 mm
      Height to cab upper part 3298 mm and 2480 mm

      Operation

      Working weight 17710 kg and 18350 kg

      Motor

      Model 3304 DIT motor and 3304 DIT
      Displacement 7 l. and 7 l.

      Carrier

      Shoes width 560 mm and 660 mm
      Caterpillar track length on ground level 2846 mm and 2910 mm

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      Sizes

      3. Height to cab upper part 3298 mm 3. Height to cab upper part 2480 mm
      5. Clearance 1080 mm 5. Clearance 635 mm

      Carrier

      4. Caterpillar track length on ground level 2846 mm 4. Caterpillar track length on ground level 2910 mm