Cat wheel loaders will now feature a standard HD rear camera with integrated touchscreen, Multiview Vision System, Rear Object Detection, and Collision Warning System with Motion Inhibit.
Caterpillar, Inc.
Payload accuracy
Standard Cat Payload delivers bucket load information with on-the-go weighing to help prevent overloading or underloading. Upgrading to the Advanced Payload system expands automation features and capabilities, including automatic tip-off assist for the final bucket process to help precisely meet target payloads. A new multitask mode within Advanced Payload tracks two loading processes simultaneously, while split mode allows for loading multiple bodies, tracking individual targets, and tabulating grand totals of each load.
Optional Cat Advanced Payload is a system upgrade that offers expanded features and capabilities. Tip-off assist adds automation to the final bucket process. Multitask mode tracks two loading processes simultaneously. Split mode allows for loading multiple bodies while tracking individual targets and grand totals. Add Dispatch for Loading to integrate the loader into the scale house process.
The new technologies added to Cat medium wheel loaders will help operators of all skill levels work more efficiently with less fatigue. These new technologies increase the machine’s capabilities by building on a number of standard and optional features already available, including:
- Auto set tires – helps operators with proper digging technique and improves bucket fill factors
- Autodig – performs a full dig cycle automatically for the operator upon detecting a dig condition
- Programmable kickouts – automates repetitive tilt, lower, and lift functions to reduce operator fatigue
- Machine speed limit – offers customers two limit options to control the loader’s top speed
- Tire pressure monitoring system – helps operators to maintain recommended tire pressure
- Remote flash – enables downloaded software updates to be initiated from the on-board display
- Remote troubleshoot – remotely connects the loader to the dealer’s service department to quickly and efficiently diagnose fault codes
Removing the operator from the machine, the recently announced Command for Loading technology offers remote control of next-generation medium wheel loaders. An ergonomic Command console enables line-of-sight remote control of basic machine functions such as startup/shutdown, bucket rack/dump, and lift/lower. For non-line-of-sight operation, the Command Station can connect to multiple machines and allow the user to operate one machine at a time, either on-site or from miles away.
“Our new optional Collision Warning system with Motion Inhibit includes Object Detection, People Detection and Motion Inhibit as a package to improve safe operation by alerting operators and inhibiting loader motion in the instant a machine transitions from an inactive to an active state,” comments Frank Stadelmann, Caterpillar global product application specialist for medium wheel loaders.
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