Capital Equipment News March 2019

EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT – DOZERS

Technology offerings on the D6/D6 XE are led by an updated, factory integrated Cat GRADE with 3D system.

maintenance tasks. Easy access to grouped service points and regular maintenance items, plus a new ladder at the back of the machine, help reduce time spent on routine maintenance and inspection. The D6 XE features a next-generation electric drive system that offers high performance along with added durability. Simplified diagnostics and the serviceability advantages of a high drive dozer help reduce service and maintenance costs. The D6 XE’s electric drive powertrain has 90% fewer moving parts than the conventional powershift transmission. Fewer moving parts mean a simpler system and reduced maintenance costs for customers. Fewer filters and service points, along with longer service intervals, save customers time and money on routine maintenance. A standard reversing fan extends time between core clean-outs and advanced cab filtration, meaning less dust for reduced system wear and tear. Undercarriage updates are designed to save money and maximise service life. A new Heavy Duty Extended Life undercarriage features Positive Pin Retention pins and link improvements for up to 20% more seal life in high impact conditions. Common structures for Heavy Duty and SystemOne undercarriage enable changes from one to the other. A new Cat C9.3B diesel engine has a redesigned fuel system that provides greater durability and more accurate fuel delivery. Elimination of the NOx Reduction System and a simplified single engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) help increase reliability. With the Next Gen Cat D6 dozer, customers can now increase overall jobsite productivity by up to 50% with a choice of Cat Connect GRADE technologies.

without the need for a rear implement or counterweight. A wide gauge LGP VPAT design, with 915 mm centred shoes, puts more track on the ground to achieve 0,73 kPa (5 psi) ground pressure. “Wider VPAT blade and class-leading range of motion improve performance, especially in trenching and backfilling applications. A new optional finish grading undercarriage has 10 bottom rollers for smoother grades at higher speeds, even in difficult surfaces like sand and gravel,” explains Villard. customers can now increase overall jobsite productivity by up to 50% with a choice of Cat Connect GRADE technologies. “Technologies range from standard Slope Indicate to full factory- integrated GPS, all supported locally by Barloworld Equipment,” says Swanepoel. Technology offerings on the D6/D6 XE are led by an updated, factory integrated Cat GRADE with 3D system. The new 254- mm touch screen offers a more intuitive operator interface that works like a smart phone, making it easy for operators to pick up quickly. The system uses advanced Inertial Measuring Units (IMU), which provide greater speed and accuracy without position sensing cylinders. Smaller antennas are integrated into the cab roof for even better protection. AutoCarry is included in Grade with 3D to automate blade lift to maintain desired blade load, improving load consistency and reducing track slip. Additional GRADE technology choices include: Technology choices With the Next Gen Cat D6 dozer,

• Standard Cat Slope Indicate, showing the machine cross-slope and fore/aft orientation on the primary monitor for quick and easy reference. • Cat GRADE with Slope Assist provides basic blade positioning assistance without the need for added hardware or a GPS signal. • Factory Attachment Ready Option (ARO) provides optimal mounting locations, brackets and hardware, and simplifies installation of an aftermarket grade control system. The new D6/D6 XE makes it easier to install any brand of grade control system, with specific mounting locations for grade control components. The position of the main display and grade control display can be swapped so operators can choose their preferred location. • Cat LINK telematics technology helps take the complexity out of managing job sites – by gathering data generated by equipment, materials and people – and serving it up in customisable formats. • Product Link ® collects data automatically and accurately from equipment assets – any type and any brand – which can be viewed online through web and mobile applications. • VisionLink ® , enabling access to information anywhere and anytime through a Barloworld Equipment enabled customised subscription with either cellular or satellite reporting. Reduced service and maintenance The new D6/D6 XE is designed specifically to reduce service and maintenance costs by up to 12%, with updated components, longer service intervals and fewer scheduled

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