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Ship a Caterpillar 545 skidder: specs verified, rate in 60 seconds

The Caterpillar 545 measures 22 ft 2 in long, 9 ft 9 in wide and 10 ft 3 in high at 40,161 lbs (6.76 m × 2.97 m × 3.12 m, 18,217 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

How this skidder ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

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Machine dimensions

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L 22 ft 2 in · 6.76 mW 9 ft 9 in · 2.97 mH 10 ft 3 in · 3.12 mAtt. 10 ft 3 inWt 40,161 lbs · 18,217 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 10 ft 3 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Caterpillar 545 need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 3 in tall the machine sits at 11 ft 9 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 3 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Caterpillar 545 need oversize permits?

Yes. 10 ft 3 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Caterpillar 545 be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Caterpillar 545 for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Caterpillar 545?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Engine Make: 2236
Engine Model: 3306 DITA Engine
Gross Power: 225 hp
Net Power: 200 hp
Displacement: 638 cu in
Bore: 4.8 in
Stroke: 6 in
Net Power - Iso 9249: 200 hp

Operational

Operating Weight: 40161.7 lb
Fuel Capacity: 99.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 14.8 gal
Engine Oil Capacity: 7.7 gal
Front Diff Fluid Capacity: 13.8 gal
Rear Diff Fluid Capacity: 19.6 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity: 14.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 32.5 gal

Power Train

Brakes - Service Type: Enclosed wet disc
Brakes - Parking Type: Drum
Steering, Frame Articulation: Full Hydraulic Control
Maximum Drawbar Pull: 43762.5 lb
Travel Speed - Forward 1: 4 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 2: 5.6 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 3: 6.8 mph
Travel Speed - Forward 4: 9.5 mph

Transmission

Transmission Type: Counter-Shaft Powershift
Number Of Forward Gears: 5
Number Of Reverse Gears: 3
Max Speed - Forward: 17.1 mph
Max Speed - Reverse: 11.6 mph

Weights

Est. Operating Weight: 44600 lb
Tires - 30.5l X 32, 16 Pr: 5190 lb
Arch - Cable Skidding: 2100 lb
Decking Blade: 2630 lb
Enclosed Rops + Ac: 2651 lb
Open Rops: 2360 lb
Frame - Cable Fenders: 4822 lb
Frame - No Fenders: 2855 lb

Hydraulic System

Pump Type: axial piston
Relief Valve Setting: 3045 psi
Circuit Type: closed cntr, var flow
Steering Valve: direct link, non-follow
Steering Cylinder - Bore: 3.5 in
Steering Cylinder - Stroke: 16.9 in
Steering Cylinder - Rod Diameter: 2 in
Dozer Valve: direct linkage

Hydraulic

Pump Type: Axial Piston

Service Refill

Fuel Tank: 99.8 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Front: 13.7 gal
Differential - Final Drives - Rear: 19.6 gal
Transmission - Torque Converter: 14 gal
Mechanical Winch: 6.6 gal
Cooling System: 14.8 gal
Hydraulic System - Total: 32 gal
Engine Oil: 7 gal

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Specifications are provided for transport planning purposes only and reflect standard base configurations as published by equipment manufacturers and industry sources. Actual dimensions and weights vary by configuration, options, attachments, and condition. LoadLoom does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of published specifications. Confirming final dimensions and weight is the responsibility of the shipper; misdeclared dimensions may result in adjusted pricing, delays, or refused pickup. Legal load limits, permit requirements, and escort rules vary by state and province and are subject to change; permit and escort estimates are informational until confirmed at booking. Coverage is subject to declared value and the terms of the LoadLoom booking contract. Images and schematics are illustrative and may not depict the exact model or configuration listed. See PriceLock terms and the LoadLoom Terms and Conditions. Report an incorrect spec.