Page 62 • April 20, 2022 • www.constructionequipmentguide.com • Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders & Attachments Section • Construction Equipment Guide
Caterpillar Expands Cat Command for Loading to D3 Line Caterpillar announced the expansion of Cat Command for Loading to its D3-series skid steer and compact track loader line. Removing the operator from the machine, Command provides joystick-controlled remote operation of the skid steer and compact track loader models to increase safety and productivity when operating in challenging and potentially hazardous environments. Cat Command for Loading for skid steer and compact track loaders will be available in two configurations — lineof-sight operation via a lightweight console and non-line-ofsight operation via a remote Command station. By allowing the user to comfortably control the machine from a safe location, Command maintains high machine productivity in difficult operating environments such as stevedoring, industrial and waste, demolition, and site decommissioning, according to the manufacturer. A dealer-installed field kit makes any Cat D3 skid steer or compact track loader model Command-ready. The line-ofsight system includes indicator lights, wireless receiver, and antennas installed on the cabin roof with the command activation switch mounted behind a lockable door with groundlevel access. The non-line-of-sight system adds front, rear, and side cameras for 360-degree viewing and a microphone for A dealer-installed field kit makes any Cat D3 skid steer or compact track loader model Command-ready. The linesound. Since Command controls are integrated with of-sight system includes indicator lights, wireless receiver, and antennas installed on the cabin roof with the command activation switch machine electronics, users experimounted behind a lockable ence the same control response as Non line-of-sight operating is door with ground-level access. available via a remote station they would operating inside the cab, allowing for productivity to be located off-site. maintained from a distance. tions users in a familiar and comfortable seated position that simuFlexible Remote lates traditional machine control. Configurations — Console One user can connect to multiple Line-of-sight Command for machines from a single station, Loading operation comes complete controlling one machine at a time. with a lightweight, compact control The station also is compatible with console supported by a comfortother Command offerings for Cat able shoulder harness. Machine equipment, such as excavators, controls such as machine dozers and small wheel loaders. startup/shutdown, bucket Station components include rack/dump and lift/lower, rpm, machine joystick and foot pedal horn, creep control, and auxiliary controls for all the company’s hydraulic functionality are easily Command technology capable accessed through the ergonomic machines. A touchscreen mount is Command console control layout. incorporated in the station design Two different line-of-sight confor machine control, while universoles will be available to meet cussal screen mounts are included for tomer need, each providing differcamera displays of the skid steer or ent levels of functionality and concompact track loader. trol with complex hydromechaniAn emergency remote shutdown cal attachments. Operating range switch is located on the Command for both line-of-sight Command station to quickly halt all machine consoles extend up to 1,312 ft. to movements. At the job site, an allow for convenient remote operaoptional remote A-stop (all-stop) tion. switch control is available for site To ensure the user maintains personnel working around nonmachine control at all times, inteline-of-sight Command skid steer grated Cat electronics activate sevor compact track loaders. eral features to stop all machine Projected availability of movements if: the A-stop (all-stop) Command for Loading for Cat D3 switch is pressed; command stop is series skid steer and compact track loaders is third quarter of activated; wireless communication is lost; a severe fault is Customized Command Station detected; or the Command console is tilted more than 45 The non-line-of-sight Command for Loading solution 2022. For more information, visit www.cat.com. degrees from normal operating position. includes a modular, customized Command station that posi-
