Daily Demonstrations of Cat 308 CR with Ease of Use Technologies at Plantworx

Introducing the Cat® 6- to 9-tonne mini hydraulic excavators with E-Fence and Indicate Technologies.

Cat® 306 CR, 308 CR and 309 CR mini excavators can be equipped with Ease-of-Use E-Fence which constrains machine motion to within operator preset boundaries and with Ease of Use Indicate that helps operators reach grade faster. These technologies are ideal for working in tight spots and alongside roads as well as digging footings, drainage and septic systems, irrigation, electric utilities, and similar applications. They allow operators of all experience levels to work more efficiently and consistently.

Preset boundaries with E-Fence

Ease of Use E-Fence automatically constrains machine motion to within operator preset boundaries for ceiling, floor, wall and swing. Operators work confidently and efficiently by avoiding structures overhead, underground, in front, or to the left or right of the machine.

Once the E-Fence range limits are established using the machine’s touchscreen monitor, no part of the boom, stick or bucket will pass the predefined limit(s). Setting height limits using E-Fence Ceiling helps operators avoid obstacles such as powerlines, ceilings or tree limbs. Fibre optic cables and underground utilities are protected by the defined depth limits established with E-Fence Floor. Structures in front of the machine are protected by E-Fence Wall and, where the mini excavator is working next to live traffic, walkways or loading trucks, E-Fence Swing is ideal to avoid these areas.

E-Fence helps new operators to work within set boundaries and to minimize job costs from repairs and downtime due to equipment damage and fines from damaging utilities or other structures. For experienced operators, E-Fence allows them to work more efficiently and safely with fewer ground personnel required around the work area.

Faster grades with Indicate

An entry-level grade system, MHE Ease of Use Indicate provides visual and audible indications to bucket position compared to target grade to assist operators in cutting to exact specifications the first time. Regardless of skill level, operators reach target grade faster with improved precision and reduced need for on-the-ground grade checking to create a safer work environment and saving cost overall.

Both MHE Ease of Use E-Fence and Indicate are packaged with Swing Assist and Bucket Assist features at no added cost. Swing Assist, also referred to as return to trench, automatically stops machine swing at one or two set points, ideal for truck loading and trenching applications. It helps operators hit more repetitive swing targets with less effort, reducing fuel use and improving cycle times. Bucket Assist maintains last known bucket angle and keeps the cut accurate in sloping, leveling, fine grading and trenching applications.

Cat 306 CR, 308 CR and 309 CR Next Gen Mini Hydraulic Excavators are shipped from the factory Ease-of-Use-ready to reduce installation time in the field. Ease of Use Indicate and E-Fence can be ordered bundled together or as separate feature packages, installed at the factory or through Finning UK & Ireland as an upgrade kit.

The Cat 308 CR with Ease of Use technologies will be demonstrated daily on the Caterpillar stand C-ND1/ND2 at Plantworx (Times: 10:00 to 10:20, 12:00 to 12:20, 14:00 to 14:20, 16:00 to 16:20).