Capital Equipment News November 2021

EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT

At 197 kW (265 hp) and an operating weight of 29 776 kg, the new D7 dozer replaces the D7R.

Efficiency and productivity to the fore on new Cat launches In today’s operating environment, the significance of premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs cannot be reiterated enough. In its recent launches – the Cat D7 dozer and the Cat 980 and 982 series wheel loaders – Caterpillar brings these parameters to the fore. By Munesu Shoko .

T o run profitable business operations, yellow metal equipment oper- ators need to capitalise on the opportunity to improve their produc- tivity and focus on one of the factors they can control – operational efficiency. With that in mind, the new Cat 980 and 982 series wheel loaders deliver premium performance, increased productivity and lower maintenance costs, while the heavier, more powerful Cat D7 dozer delivers more productivity and efficiency than its predecessor, the D7R. The new Cat D7 dozer has been fully redesigned to deliver up to 10% more dozing efficiency, move up to 11% more material per hour and help get the job done with a broad choice of easy-to-use technology options. A fully automatic 4-speed transmission offers optimal fuel and dozing efficiency, plus ease of operation. At 197 kW (265 hp) and an operating weight of 29 776 kg, the new D7 dozer replaces the D7R. Offering premium performance in the 9 – 11 t wheel loader class, the new Cat 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to 10% more productive and deliver lower maintenance costs of up to 12% when compared to the previous 980M, 980L and 982M models. These new wheel loaders include an expanded technology platform to increase machine performance and improve operating efficiency.

D7 in focus The D7 moves up to 11% more material per hour than the D7R, with more weight and horsepower. Blade capacity is increased by 10%, and a dedicated steering pump provides more continuous push when turning under load for a higher level of productivity. The D7 is driven by a new smooth-shifting fully automatic 4-speed transmission. Operators do not need to shift gears – just choose the desired ground speed and the transmission continuously adjusts for maximum efficiency and power to the ground without added operator input. This helps prevent overheating in hot climates, offers better speed control and provides more power to the ground. The completely redesigned cab raises the standard in comfort and productivity. The integrated Roll Over Protective Structure

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