Wed November 21, 2012
Cat Offers Bare Chassis for Specialty Applications
Caterpillar now offers bare chassis configurations of several Cat off-highway and mining trucks for the increasingly important water truck market. The WTR configurations are available for the Cat 785D mining truck, 777G, 775G and 773G off-highway trucks (Tier IV certified and Tier II equivalent)....
Wed November 21, 2012
Atlas Copco Previews Minetruck MT85
Atlas Copco gave attendees a sneak peek at the world’s largest articulated underground mining truck, the Minetruck MT85, at MINExpo in Las Vegas, Sept. 24 to 26. Ben Thompson, product manager at Atlas Copco’s underground rock excavation division, explained, “This truck is designed to fit the same drift dimensions of 50 to 60 metric ton class trucks with one essential difference: It will haul 85 metric tons [93 tons] which gives a tremendous productivity boost in terms of fewer trucks and more ton/kilometers per hour.” Thompson emphasized that the Minetruck MT85 also is fast and highly maneuverable on ramps and inclines....
Wed November 21, 2012
Doosan DL200, DL220 Wheel Loaders Provide Increased Horsepower, Performance
The upgraded interim Tier IV-compliant (iTIV) DL200 and DL220 offer increased horsepower and performance improvements that enhance its capabilities for moving materials in highway, street and paving projects, as well as building, site development and livestock production applications, according to the manfacturer....
Wed November 21, 2012
RexCon Introduces Mobile 5 Portable Batch Plant
The Mobile 5 batch plant is the newest portable transit mix plant to be introduced by RexCon. Ideal for remote job sites, the Mobile 5 is a single trailer configuration which can easily be set up with a front end loader....
Wed November 21, 2012
Wirtgen Pick Inspection — The Clever and Intelligent Surface Miner
Wirtgen’s 4200 SM WPI surface miner with integrated measurement system detects wear and tear on cutting tools. WPI stands for Wirtgen pick inspection — and essentially consists of eight very quickly measuring sensors integrated in the cutting roller housing....
Wed November 21, 2012
Cat MD6240 Rotary Drill Increases Productivity, Efficiency
With a bit load force of 52,900 lb. (24,000 kg) and the ability to drill to depths of 182 ft. (55.5 m), the Cat MD6240 is ideal for high-production drilling in hard- or soft-rock applications. The rotary drill incorporates heavy-duty structures, rugged Cat components, a comfortable cab, convenient service access and many other features that reduce cycle time, improve productivity and lower ownership costs....
Wed November 21, 2012
Caterpillar Showcases Electric Power Solutions for Mining Industry
As part of its display at MINExpo 2012, Caterpillar Inc. showcased a wide range of electric power solutions for the mining industry. Visitors to the company’s booth saw the recently introduced C175-20 generator set....
Wed November 21, 2012
Cat 7495 Electric Rope Shovel Builds on Proven Design
The Cat 7495 and 7495 HF electric rope shovels have been enhanced with a modern cab and are available with HydraCrowd and the LatchFree dipper system — all designed to boost productivity through easier control and reduced downtime....
Wed November 21, 2012
Caterpillar Hydraulic Shovel Features Hybrid Technology for Superior Fuel Efficiency
Caterpillar has designed, fabricated and constructed the largest hydraulic mining shovel ever built, according to the manufacturer. The Cat 6120B H FS significantly exceeds the size of the Cat 6090 FS to deliver highly productive three- or four-pass loading of ultra-class mining trucks....
Tue November 20, 2012
Cat Water Delivery System Unleashes Additional Savings
Beginning second quarter 2013, Caterpillar will offer a water delivery and control system for the bare chassis configuration of its 777G off-highway truck. An optional attachment, the Cat water delivery system (WDS), when ordered, includes a unique cab configuration with factory-installed controls, programmable dash display and torque converter pump drive....
