Specifications
046-08OP-001D  S/N 046050010021 - UP 
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Specifications 
Figure 15: Standard shipping specifications, height and width
VP 72T Pipelayer 
Approximate operating weight of 
the standard machine
1
28894 kg (63700 lb) 
Approximate shipping weight of 
the standard machine
2
28009 kg (61750 lb) 
Weight of the 20 ft boom, the 
boom sheave blocks, and the load 
blocks 
936 kg (2064 lb) 
[24 ft boom add 286 kg (630 lb)]
Height of the machine without 
the boom (A) 
3214 mm (10-feet 6-5/8-inch) 
Length of the machine (B) 
4498 mm (14-feet 9-inch) 
Width of the machine without 
the boom (C) 
3725 mm(12-feet 2 1/16-inch) 
Height of the machine with the 
20 ft boom 
6859 mm (22-feet 6-inch) 
[24 ft boom add 1222 mm (48-1/8 inch)] 
Ground clearance of the machine 
433 mm ( 1-foot 5-inch) 
Table 2: Specifications 
Intended Use 
This machine is a Pipelayer that is described in ISO 6165:2001. The machine is intended to perform the following functions: 
lift, handle, and lay down pipe with a side mounted boom. 
Restrictions to Application and Configuration 
The maximum lift capacity is 40820 kg (90,000 lb). 
The maximum fore and aft slope is 45 degrees or a 100 percent grade for the proper lubrication of the pipelayer components. 
Refer to the tractor operation and maintenance manual for additional restrictions. 
1
 Operating Weight: Includes lubricants, coolant, 100% fuel, hydraulic controls and fluids, backup alarm, seat 
belt, 660 mm (26 in) single grouser shoes, drawbar, counterweight, boom and pulley blocks and cable, and 
operator. 
2
 Shipping Weight: Includes lubricants, coolant, 10% fuel, hydraulic controls and fluids, backup alarm, seat belt, 
660 mm (26 in) single grouser shoes, drawbar, counterweight, and pulley blocks and cable. 
A
C
035-05-05-002A
035-05-05-021A
B










