Capital Equipment News September 2018

24 500 kg of operating weight – boasts standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity in the line-up. Productivity in focus Johann Viljoen, sales support manager at Barloworld Equipment, says technology was the cornerstone of the development of the new range. “The machines come with a range of innovative systems that help increase productivity by 45%,” says Viljoen. “The onboard Cat Connect Technology allows operators of all experience levels to dig, load and grade with more efficiency, speed and accuracy. The result is better productivity and lower operational costs.” The Cat 320 and 323 come standard with Cat Grade with 2D system at no extra cost. Offering guidance for depth, slope and hori- zontal distance to grade, the Cat Grade with 2D system helps operators reach desired grade quickly and accurately. The system is ideally suited for residential and commer- cial, utility and general construction. The standard 2D system can be upgraded to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Cat Grade with 3D. “The Cat Grade with 3D – which uses GNSS satellite technology to provide the information necessary to determine precise bucket positioning with centimetre level accuracy – is an optional system for more complex jobs,” explains Viljoen. At the centre of the productivity drive are the four Assist systems that also come stan- dard. Grade Assist automates boom, stick and bucket movements, allowing operators to stay on grade simply and effortlessly with single-lever digging. Boom Assist ensures the machine stays grounded when you dig, lift and rotate under load. “Bucket Assist maintains the angle of the bucket to the ground when stick and/or boom are moved. This makes levelling much easier and consistent,” says Viljoen. Meanwhile, Swing Assist automatically stops swinging motion of the machine at a pre-set point. This sim- plifies the work cycle, with less effort and less fuel consumption. The standard Cat Payload – integrated in the Cat 320 and 323 – delivers precise load targets with on-the-go weighing, which helps prevent truck over/under-loading and maximises efficiency. Automated tracking helps manage production and lower costs. “Cat LINK hardware also comes standard, allowing machine owners to simply link up the software to connect jobsites to the office and provide machine-critical operating information,” says Viljoen. Fuel savings Terence Naidu, head: Construction Sales at Barloworld Equipment, says fuel efficiency

The new Cat 323 – with 24 500 kg of operating weight – boasts standard integrated Cat Connect Technology and the most power and lift capacity in the three-model line-up.

The Cat 320, with 22 000 kg operating weight, raises the bar for efficiency with integrated Cat Connect Technology that advances productivity gains.

from customers. “The construction industry is one of the sectors that still grapples with low produc- tivity. Having listened to our customers, we have developed a range of excavators that comes with a full suite of technologies that used to be on the wish list but are now standard,” says Bottone, adding that the Next Generation Cat excavators combine three compelling characteristics – increased operating efficiency, lower fuel consumption and reduced maintenance costs – which speak directly to the needs of today’s con- struction equipment owners. Sivu Potelwa, GCI product specialist at Barloworld Equipment, says the range is set to transform the construction industry.

She says lower fuel consumption of up to 25% translates into reduced running costs and better cash flow for customers. “With increased efficiency of up to 45%, coupled with 15% reduced maintenance costs, it eans that operators can now move more for less,” says Potelwa. Said to be the 20-t class standard, the Cat 320, with 22 000 kg of operating weight, raises the bar for efficiency with integrated Cat Connect Technology that advances productivity gains. Designed for low- to medium-duty applications, the new Cat 320 GC, with 20 500 kg of operating weight, combines the right balance of productivity features with reduced fuel consumption and maintenance costs. The new Cat 323 – with

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