KATO is making its mark on the rotating crawler carrier category with its newest release: the IC110R.
Crawler carriers have worked the same way for decades: load, crawl to the spot, dump the material, crawl back, repeat. However, the IC110R changes that process. A full 360-degree upper-body rotation means the operator can receive material, swing, and place it with precision — all while never moving the undercarriage. This system eliminates crawling back and forth and removes the need for three-point turns on crowded sites.
Fewer repositioning cycles mean faster cycle times and more material moved per hour. Increased carrying capacity means fewer total trips. And because the tracks stay planted while the upper body does the work, the IC110R isn’t ripping up finished surfaces, tearing through turf, or leaving ruts that somebody has to come back and fix. The job site looks the same when you leave as when you got there.
KATO’s new rotating crawler carrier features a 24,250-pound payload.
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Move more material with fewer total machine movements
KATO entered the rotating carrier space with the IC70R. The IC110R builds on its success with more capacity and capability, with hardware built for the jobs where contractors need to move more material without sacrificing the rotation advantage.
As rotating carriers gain traction across North America, the IC110R gives contractors a machine that’s purpose-built around productivity and precision — not just payload.
The rotating crawler carrier has enough power to tackle steep grades up to 20 degrees.
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Key features of the KATO rotating crawler carrier:
- 360-degree rotating upper structure — Dump precisely where you need to without repositioning the undercarriage. Less turning means less ground disturbance on soft, wet, or sensitive terrain.
- 24,250-pound payload — Serious hauling capacity to keep your job site moving.
- 257 HP Cummins B6.7 engine — The power to tackle steep grades up to 20 degrees.
- Low ground pressure — Just 5.12 PSI empty / 8.54 PSI loaded. Get across mud, wetlands, and delicate surfaces without damage.
- Boat-shaped scoop end vessel — 8 cubic yard capacity with a 60-degree max dump angle.
- Travel speed up to 7.3 MPH — Move material fast across the jobsite.
- Built for tough jobs — Pipelines, slope work, wet construction sites, forestry, and environmentally sensitive projects.
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