Caterpillar has introduced a few of its plans for bauma Munich. The corporate will show new gear, providers and applied sciences on the present, which takes place from April 7-13. Caterpillar’s theme for the present shall be “The Subsequent 100 Years,” which is able to spotlight how know-how is advancing in building heavy gear.
The corporate stated its bauma Munich exhibit will embody greater than 9,000 m2, and can function 48 machines, together with 17 new introductions or upgrades. These embrace enhancements to the battery electrical line-up, expansions to the Subsequent Era line-up, and additions to the demolition, waste dealing with and recycling portfolios.
The Cat Efficiency Centre will exhibit a spread of options for jobsites, in addition to the most recent 301.9 Mini Hydraulic Excavator and 906 Compact Wheel Loader from the battery electrical product choices, each can be found via choose Cat vendor rental fleets. The latest updates to the 320 and 950 GC prototypes can even be showcased, together with related charging choices and providers. Attendees can expertise an electrified jobsite simulation, displaying knowledge insights and vitality flows.
Caterpillar staff will show developments to VisionLink, an built-in Cat answer for gear administration, operations administration and security administration. The expanded Cat Detect Portfolio, together with individuals detection, seatbelt monitoring, Driver Security System (DSS) and collision mitigation, will show how applied sciences can enhance security and efficiency.
Cat Grade choices shall be introduced, together with Cat Grade with 3D and Cat Payload for Excavators. Cat Command know-how will allow distant machine operation from a protected distance, with an indication of machines working remotely from websites throughout Europe together with on the Caterpillar Demonstration and Studying Centre in Malaga, Spain.
Becoming a member of the compact gear providing are three lately launched Subsequent Era Compact Monitor Loaders providing upgrades in engine energy and torque, elevate and tilt breakout forces, stability, operator consolation and know-how.
The brand new D8 dozer shall be featured, primarily based on the Subsequent Era platform. It features a new high-end operator station that’s widespread with the D5-D7 platforms and comes with a 15-degree angled seat for enhanced consolation. Moreover, it introduces a full suite of Help options and is Cat Grade 3D prepared ex-factory, with the choice to improve to Cat Command Distant Management.
Making its first look at bauma is the 140 AWD Subsequent Era Motor Grader. Nonetheless in prototype stage, this 20-tonne working weight prototype machine consolidates two current platforms into a typical subsequent technology platform for motor graders, offering prospects extra selections of options, applied sciences and configurations.
The launch of the brand new MH3032 additional expands the Materials Handler line-up. Ideally suited to serve the scrap section with a close to 15 m attain and as much as 1 m3 grapple, this machine is supplied with ease-of-use options, together with 2D E-fence with Cab Avoidance, Cat Payload and Swing Help for improved security, manufacturing and effectivity.
Additional introductions to the demolition, waste dealing with and recycling portfolios embrace the brand new 330 UHD Extremely Excessive Demolition Hydraulic Excavator. Customary options embrace the Stability Monitoring System with gentle and sound indicators within the cab on the ultra-high entrance, Cat Payload and Cat Grade Management with 2D for the retrofit entrance components. Additionally becoming a member of the lineup is the introduction of the Variable Angle Increase possibility on the 340 VAB designed for demanding demolition websites.
Caterpillar plans to show two M323 Subsequent Era Wheeled Excavator machines, configured particularly for the railroad business. The brand new M323 railroad excavator from Caterpillar affords hydrostatic, friction or hybrid transmission choices, offering most versatility for purchasers. It options each lengthy and brief radius choices addressing particular utility wants, whereas sustaining constant lifting capacities throughout each configurations.
A brand new prototype Cat 775 Off-Freeway Truck and the reintroduced 395 Entrance Shovel shall be on show. The 775 transitions to the Subsequent Era platform with elevated truck physique quantity. The 395 Entrance Shovel incorporates a Cat C18B engine, improved sturdiness and prolonged service intervals.
As a part of Caterpillar’s Companies Dedication, out there with a Buyer Worth Settlement, the firm is providing next-day upkeep and second-day widespread restore components. If components aren’t out there as promised, prices could also be offset by reimbursing prospects for the worth of the late half as much as a certain quantity (relying on the nation/vendor). Moreover, this system affords a second-day technician response time to repair unplanned repairs.
The Cat Licensed Rebuild Packages and Cat Licensed Used merchandise will spotlight how end-of-life machines might be restored to like-new situation by expert vendor technicians, who may also present help past the usual machine guarantee with Gear Safety Plans. In accordance with Cat, these choices can cut back the price of shopping for new gear whereas additionally being a sustainable alternative by lowering waste and consumption of uncooked supplies.
A spread of Caterpillar Industrial Engines which are suitable with renewable fuels equivalent to 100% hydrotreated vegetable oils (HVO) shall be on show in Corridor A4, stand 336, together with the brand new C13D and a brand new excessive energy C3.6 delivering 106 kW (142 hp). The stand options the primary displaying of a collection electrical drivetrain, a part of a rising electrification ecosystem of options from Caterpillar; a hydrogen engine testing exhibit highlighting the continued fuels growth work and a remanufactured C7.1. The C13D, C9.3B and C2.8 engines can even be featured in corridor B6.
Offering dependable onsite energy, our vary of EUV licensed cell XQP generator units have been particularly designed to resist the tough situations throughout many building websites. The XQP115 genset, additionally suitable with HVO, shall be on show outdoors corridor B6.
The XES60 cell battery vitality storage answer (BESS) shall be on show inside corridor B6 throughout the energy hub space. The XES BESS merchandise have plug and play set up and help onsite battery electrical machine charging. It may be used with a mix of grid connection, generator units utilizing a wide range of liquid and gaseous fuels, and renewable vitality sources, equivalent to photo voltaic, to retailer surplus vitality and dispatch from these reserves as wanted. With automated monitoring of load ranges, it could simply mix energy sources and saved vitality as needed rising jobsite vitality effectivity, leading to decreased fossil gasoline utilization and related GHG emissions.
For extra data on the Caterpillar bauma expertise, go to: cat.com/bauma.
“We’re excited to be returning to bauma this April,” stated Tony Fassino, group president, building industries, Caterpillar. “Different energy sources, lowered carbon choices, and built-in applied sciences are the long run, and Caterpillar is able to ship this in collaboration with our world vendor community.”
