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AGGREGATE HANDLER BOOSTS WHEEL LOADER PRODUCTION IN REHANDLING APPLICATIONS Caterpillar’s new 990K Aggregate Handler is designed to handle greater payloads in aggregates yard applications (not quarry face or other shot rock applications). It is built on the proven features of the 990K Wheel Loader, but with as much as a 25 percent payload increase, and complements the smaller 986K and 988K Aggregate Handlers. Additional counterweight maintains stability for the machine, which has a payload of 22 tons (20 tonnes) and a full turn static tipping load of 96,426 pounds (43 738 kg). In standard lift configuration, it has a dump clearance of 13.5 feet (4108 mm) and in high lift configuration, it is 15 feet (4569 mm).
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LRT SCISSOR SERIES SMOOTHER AND QUIETER TO OPERATE WITH SIMPLIFIED CALIBRATIONS
CUSHMAN 4X4 SERIES HAULERS
The Cat C27 engine powers the loader and delivers net power of 699 hp (521 kW). The Cat exclusive, field-proven impeller clutch torque converter uses a lock-up clutch, providing direct drive to boost fuel economy, trim cycle times, and reduce heat – especially in load-and-carry applications. The operator station features the Cat Vital Information Management System, VIMS 3G, which provides customizable operator profiles, a cycle timer and an integral Payload Control System, which provides on-the-go payload weighing. Cat Vision rearview camera system and in-cab display show the operator the area behind the loader.
The four-wheel-drive Cushman Hauler 4x4 series has been built to handle tough jobs from rental facilities to construction sites and municipal parks with a 2,000-pound towing capacity, 1,500-pound payload and 1,000-pound cargo box. The Hauler 4x4 is available as a three-person vehicle, and the Hauler 4x4 Crew accommodates up to six people. Both models are available in either a whisper-quiet 50-hp gas engine, or a robust 25hp diesel engine. Electronic power steering is standard on Crew models, and available as an option on three-passenger models. Standard features include rollover protection system and a locking rear differential. A wide selection of options and accessories are available.
HAVER & BOECKER
F-CLASS PORTABLE PLANT FOR FASTER SETUP AND LONGER WEAR LIFE
The upgraded LRT series of rough-terrain scissors offers refined platform control joystick operation for smoother and more precise machine repositioning. In addition, control system upgrades provide the system with feedback to improve drive control proportionality. Left and right steer functions now receive renewed digital inputs to ensure a higher level of functionality and improved response for the operator. Levelling jack performance has been improved to deliver more accuracy and quicker levelling speeds. In addition to their ability to support larger loads, the LRT series scissor lifts offer excellent gradeability and maneuverability while traversing rough terrain. These types of scissors typically offer two to three times the capacity and three to five times the platform space of boom lifts. 10
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The Tyler F-Class portable plant includes several new technologies to improve setup time and extend equipment longevity in quarry and mining operations. It features a new custom-built chassis equipped with six hydraulic run-on jacks that quickly level the plant, eliminating the need for cribbing. The run-on jacks also ensure the chassis stays level during operation, which minimizes equipment wear. Setup takes less than 30 minutes and take down is even faster, less than 20 minutes to lower the unit so it can move to the next location. The plant offers as many as three screen decks and is ideal for screening that requires consistent, load independent performance at constant g-force. With the right media choice, the F-Class virtually eliminates blinding, pegging and material contamination. The F-Class portable plant can be customized to include a crusher, conveyors or other components. The machine is ideal for tough applications, such as scalping and classifying ores, minerals, stones, sand and gravel.
DOOSAN PORTABLE POWER
MOBILE GENERATOR The new G400WCU-T4F mobile generator is the most powerful model in the Doosan line, with a prime power rating of 402 kVA (322 kW), powered by a Tier 4 Final Cummins QSG12, 513-hp diesel engine. The lightweight package and compact footprint allows for easier transport and requires less space on the jobsite. Equipped with a 505-gallon fuel tank, the G400 delivers 20 hours of runtime at 100 percent load. The largest onboard fuel tank on the market,
according to the company, is paired with two diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tanks to ensure DEF supply matches the available fuel supply. It is designed with the CoolBox Plus enclosure that features a variable speed cooling fan to ensure precision package cooling, improving performance in extreme ambient temperatures, fuel economy and lower noise levels. The model is equipped with a link board panel for multi-voltage config-
uration. Operators can select among 480V-3Ø; 240V-3Ø; 208V-3Ø and 120/240V-1Ø. Generator versatility is further enhanced with a dual-frequency switch, which allows operators to power 50 hertz applications with the flick of a switch.