NEW PRODUCTS // CAT HANDLERS “A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN SWING TORQUE FOR THE MH3026 TO PRODUCE FASTER CYCLE TIMES”
There are now four models in the new Caterpillar range of materials handlers, with operating weights ranging from 22 to almost 40 tonnes.
FASTER AND SMARTER HANDLING As Kyle Molyneux reports, Caterpillar has released more details about its new range of materials handlers and has introduced a further model, the MH3026
he previously announced models in Caterpillar’s new range of materials handlers – 24.5t MH3022, 26.8t MH3024 and 38.5t MH3040 – have been joined by the 29.2t MH3026, which is primarily aimed at scrap metal and other waste applications. The newcomer is powered by an ultra-low emissions Stage 5 Cat engine rated at 171hp (128kW), featuring a new Eco setting for even better fuel economy. It powers a state-of-the-art electro-hydraulic system, which promises to reduce both cycle times and the fuel bill for this 13m-reach handler. Cat claims a significant increase in swing torque for the MH3026 over its old materials handlers, allowing the operator to produce faster cycle times. There is also a new heavy lift mode and hydraulic regeneration circuits on the working equipment This new range is much more than a Stage 5 upgrade, offering a host of improvements for the operator while making life a lot easier for the service technician.
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