The brand new heavy-duty Cat 980 GC wheel loader affords low gasoline consumption with an on-demand fan, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and efficiency sequence buckets.
“We’ve constructed the brand new 980 GC on an extended legacy of excessive efficiency and extremely dependable wheel loaders with confirmed elements and built-in Cat machine methods. The loader’s easy consumer interface, intuitive controls and wonderful visibility make for comfy 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 gasoline consumption to assist ship low proudly owning and working prices,” says Frank Stadelmann, world product software specialist, Caterpillar.
Including to the complete line of Cat medium wheel loader selections, 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 gasoline consumption and sound ranges on the machine.
In accordance 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 in regards to the web site, and the Clutch Strain Management (ECPC) shifting system gives easy, environment friendly gear adjustments in all working situations.
Obtainable journey management improves working smoothness over tough terrain whereas making certain materials retention and rising effectivity, the elective restricted slip differential axle additionally will increase traction in poor underfoot situations.
With a bucket capability vary of 4.3-5.8 m3, easy-to-load Cat Efficiency Collection buckets use a system-based method to stability bucket form with the machine’s raise 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 obligation rock, coal and lightweight materials.
The Cat Z-bar loader linkage with forged crossmember and tilt-lever gives robust digging effectivity and excessive breakout forces for superior manufacturing capabilities.
Load-sensing hydraulics produce circulate and stress for the implement solely when wanted, bettering machine productiveness and leading to low gasoline consumption.
The brand new 980 GC will be outfitted with the Cat Fusion fast coupler and controls, and mixed with elective third-function hydraulics, the coupler permits use of all kinds of labor instruments.
Cat VisionLink, customary for the brand new 980 GC, permits fleet managers to trace vital loader working parameters like machine location, hours, gasoline utilization, diagnostic codes and idle time to enhance productiveness and decrease working prices.
Additionally optionally accessible, Cat Payload weighs materials whereas shifting 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 possibility for Cat Superior Payload lets you combine the size information immediately into your corporation processes. It’s sort authorized 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 atmosphere all through the shift, the 980 GC’s spacious cab design options straightforward, intuitive controls and wonderful visibility. The entire consumer interface is designed as an intuitive system, permitting the operator to observe machine well being. Pilot-operated hydraulic controls ship low-effort, comfy operation and embrace a distant transmission kick-down swap for working consolation.
Retaining security in thoughts, ladders are customary on each machine sides, offering quick access to the cab from the left-hand aspect and to service factors from the right-hand aspect.
Prolonged home windows with broad, flat, and distortion-free entrance windshield mixed with rearview mirrors with spot mirrors provide clear visibility to the jobsite. A rearview digital camera is customary, and a windshield guard possibility is obtainable.
Air-con with louvered vents permits the operator to direct airflow for optimum cooling, whereas the consolation fabric 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 each day upkeep. Arduous-to-reach pins have distant, conveniently grouped grease fittings for simple preventative lubrication. An elective Cat Autolube System boasts easy, one-button management and consists of fault flash operate to alert the operator to points.
Pictures courtesy of Caterpillar
