Construction World August 2016

COVER STORY

CLOCKWISE: The dozer function is pilot controlled from inside the cab to provide smooth, proportional operation. A dozer float function allows ground levelling for landscaping and finish grade applications as well as efficient job site cleaning. Lourens du Preez, plant operations manager at Canterbury Plant Hire, says his customers are impressed with the ability of the compact Cat 307E to perform heavy work in tight urban spaces. Fuel efficiency is one of the features that keeps Canterbury Plant Hire customers coming back to the Cat 307E. The Cat 307E combines industry leading lift capacity with outstanding stability. INSET: Hugo van der Walt, Building Construction Products’ product manager for Southern Africa at Barloworld Equipment. – standard on all mini hydraulic excavator models, and air conditioning. Maximum travel speed can be selected by an easily accessible foot switch on the cab floor allowing precise control by balancing travel speed with the torque needed for turning and travelling on inclines. Hydraulic lines are provided for various Cat work tool attachments such as hammers and augers. The 307E has 450 mm triple grouser steel tracks for stability when lifting over the side and in demolition and heavy duty applica- tions. Each track is driven by an independent two-speed motor. Cat mini hydraulic excavators deliver the same quality as the biggest Cat machines and the 307E, like the others in the range, has durable steel body panels all around to resist impact damage and prolong life and resale value. Stability is a major factor in a lighter machine expected to perform heavy work and the conventional tail swing design with an extended counterweight provides this while maximising lifting at the same time.

“Fuel efficiency for us and our customers is one of the best features.”

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The Cat 307E matches industry leading lift capability with exceptional stability. Maintenance and support The counterweight is positioned low at the back, making space for two big side doors that provide easy access to all maintenance points from ground level. Daily checks and regular service points including fuel and hydraulic oil fill are easily reached via these and the large steel rear door. The main hydraulic valve and lines are accessed through a removable floor plate

and side panels. Convenient ‘one side main- tenance’ has been purposely engineered for maintenance of the Cat C2.6 engine. Barloworld Equipment offers customers investing in the Cat mini hydraulic excavator range the same sales and after sales support as any other Cat machine. An additional customer support package available for owners of the Cat 307E and its mini hydraulic excavator siblings is Equipment Protection Plan (EPP), offered at various age and hour coverage levels depending on customer requirements. Flexible financing packages are also offered.

CONSTRUCTION WORLD AUGUST 2016