NEW PRODUCT
The new Cat® RM500B Rotary Mixer features many technology improvements that increase productivity and deliver superior mix quality on your jobsites. Other RM500B enhancements focus on operator comfort and ease of use. Intuitive, fingertip controls and a climatecontrolled, comfortable cab help keep operators fresh and alert throughout the shift. Rotor options and a robust propel system also improve productivity while enabling superior mix quality.
Operator Comfort and Control A well-appointed cab provides a quiet, uncluttered work environment. Everything is within easy reach and view, enabling the operator to focus on work and maximize productivity. • The RM500B has excellent visibility, with a sliding cab and rotating seat that provide an unimpeded view of the cutting path on either side of the machine. • Standard front and rear remote cameras enhance the view, as does an optional remote camera focused on the mixing chamber’s rear door to help the operator assess mix quality. • The fingertip controls and the control console with LCD touchscreen display make operation easier. • Backlit buttons on control keys provide easy identification.
Power to Perform Cat engines deliver smooth power with fewer emissions. In the United States, Canada and Europe, the RM500B is equipped with a Cat C15 ACERT™ engine—a turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel that ® provides 407 kW (546 hp) of gross power. The engine is designed to C15 ACERT ™ meet US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emissions standards. Every Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Cat engine with ACERT Technology is equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and after-treatment components. In regions without emission standards, the RM500B is powered by a Cat C15 ACERT engine, a turbocharged, 6-cylinder diesel that provides 403 kW (540 hp) of gross power. ACERT Technology utilizes an electronic controller to precisely deliver multiple injections of fuel. They are combined with a refined air management system to generate fewer emissions and optimize fuel combustion, while achieving levels equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA standards.
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Cooling System A robust cooling system provides cool intake air to maximize fuel efficiency and minimize emissions. An on-demand, variable-speed fan draws ambient air from a separate compartment in front of the engine through the cooling package. The exhaust air exits from the front of the machine, maintaining a cool engine compartment.
• Precise hand-wheel steering enables maneuverability.
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