Pit & Quarry, January 2018
WHEEL LOADERS Caterpillar has jumped into the utility vehicle market with two models operating efficiency and machine uptime Cat Production Measurement CPM brings payload weighing to the cab so operators can deliver accurate loads CPM offers advanced weighing modes which assist with payload accuracy and increase loading cycle speed the company says Caterpillar also introduced three next generation 20 ton size class excavators the 320 GC 320 and 323 The company Tower Rock was the site of a Cat equipment test and press demonstration says they are designed to increase operating efficiency lower fuel and maintenance costs and improve operator comfort compared to previous models It is the first major overhaul of the companys hydraulic excavator line in 25 years and many of the new innovations may soon find their way to Cats larger models Also Caterpillar announced plans to introduce a new tier of repair and replacement parts to support small and medium sized equipment Branded as Yellowmark the parts will offer an alternative for customers looking for reliable value priced The Cat 988K XE offers bucket capacities from 62 to 17 cu yd parts conveniently available from their local Cat dealer Yellowmark parts will encompass and expand on Cats Classic parts line and will be introduced throughout 2018 They will initially include repair and replacement parts while future new parts introductions will include maintenance and wear parts Caterpillar announced plans to enter the utility vehicle market as well with the introduction of the CUV82 and CUV102D models The company has entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement with Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc and will offer UTV models sold through participating Cat dealerships starting in 2018 Featuring a rugged steel cargo bed the new UTVs can handle up to 1000 pounds of material and tools and they offer a 2000 pound towing capacity P Q WABASH MPI Proppant Crush Test Press Compatible with ISO 13503 2 2006 For use with frac sand resin coated sand and ceramic proppant This Genesis Series press meets the critical demands of ISO 13503 2 2006 with unsurpassed cycle repeatability The proportional hydraulic system is capable of applying a constant rate of 138 MPa min 2000 PSI min from 2 ton to 28 ton clamp force within a 25 deviation The operator interface allows easy setup of press control parameters and includes ample recipe storage Visit our website or contact us for more information ISO 9001 2008 Certified www wabashmpi com Tel 260 563 1184 wabashmpi@ acscorporate com 48 PIT QUARRY January 2018 pitandquarry com PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOE MCCARTHY TOP RIGHT CATERPILLAR TOP LEFT BOTTOM LEFT
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