The brand new heavy-duty Cat 980 GC wheel loader provides low gas consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and efficiency collection buckets.
“We’ve constructed the brand new 980 GC on an extended legacy of excessive efficiency and extremely dependable wheel loaders with confirmed parts and built-in Cat machine programs. The loader’s easy person interface, intuitive controls and glorious visibility make for snug and environment friendly operation, even with much less skilled operators. New options to this mannequin, like our Engine Idle Administration System (EIMS), minimise idle RPM and gas consumption to assist ship low proudly owning and working prices,” says Frank Stadelmann, world product software specialist, Caterpillar.
Including to the total line of Cat medium wheel loader decisions, the brand new 980 GC is powered by the Cat C13 engine. The engine’s Cat Clear Emissions Module works within the background with out impacting manufacturing. The EIMS, Auto Engine Idle Shutdown, variable velocity fan and cargo sensing hydraulics mix to supply low gas consumption and sound ranges on the machine.
In keeping with Caterpillar, its field-proven computerized planetary powershift transmission delivers excessive reliability and lengthy service life. 4 ahead/reverse speeds attain a most 39.8 km/h (24.7 mph) velocity to shortly transfer concerning the web site, and the Clutch Strain Management (ECPC) shifting system supplies easy, environment friendly gear adjustments in all working circumstances.
Out there experience management improves working smoothness over tough terrain whereas guaranteeing materials retention and rising effectivity, the optionally available restricted slip differential axle additionally will increase traction in poor underfoot circumstances.
With a bucket capability vary of 4.3-5.8 m3, easy-to-load Cat Efficiency Sequence buckets use a system-based method to stability bucket form with the machine’s elevate and tilt capability, weight and linkage. The bucket design improves materials retention and reduces dig time with construct choices that embrace basic function, flat ground, heavy responsibility rock, coal and lightweight materials.
The Cat Z-bar loader linkage with forged crossmember and tilt-lever supplies sturdy digging effectivity and excessive breakout forces for superior manufacturing capabilities.
Load-sensing hydraulics produce move and stress for the implement solely when wanted, bettering machine productiveness and leading to low gas consumption.
The brand new 980 GC will be outfitted with the Cat Fusion fast coupler and controls, and mixed with optionally available third-function hydraulics, the coupler permits use of all kinds of labor instruments.
Cat VisionLink, commonplace for the brand new 980 GC, permits fleet managers to trace vital loader working parameters like machine location, hours, gas utilization, diagnostic codes and idle time to enhance productiveness and decrease working prices.
Additionally optionally accessible, Cat Payload weighs materials whereas transferring to the truck and lifting for on-the-go weighing (not authorized for commerce), so the operator can load to precise specification, load extra vans and keep away from over- or under-loading.
The Cat Payload for Commerce choice for Cat Superior Payload permits you to combine the size information straight into what you are promoting processes. It’s kind accredited by the Worldwide Group of Authorized Metrology, whereas retaining all of the options of the usual model of Cat Superior Payload.
Offering a snug working setting all through the shift, the 980 GC’s spacious cab design options simple, intuitive controls and glorious visibility. The whole person interface is designed as an intuitive system, permitting the operator to observe machine well being. Pilot-operated hydraulic controls ship low-effort, snug operation and embrace a distant transmission kick-down change for working consolation.
Preserving security in thoughts, ladders are commonplace on each machine sides, offering quick access to the cab from the left-hand facet and to service factors from the right-hand facet.
Prolonged home windows with huge, flat, and distortion-free entrance windshield mixed with rearview mirrors with spot mirrors provide clear visibility to the jobsite. A rearview digital camera is commonplace, and a windshield guard choice is obtainable.
Air-con with louvered vents permits the operator to direct airflow for optimum cooling, whereas the consolation material mechanical suspension seat options adjustable armrests, headrest and a number of variations for superior consolation.
The brand new loader options handy service factors, one-piece tilting hood with swing-out radiator, and sight gauges for fast and environment friendly day by day upkeep. Arduous-to-reach pins have distant, conveniently grouped grease fittings for straightforward preventative lubrication. An optionally available Cat Autolube System boasts easy, one-button management and contains fault flash operate to alert the operator to points.
Photos courtesy of Caterpillar
