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NEWPRODUCTS LATEST INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS
CASE G Series Upgrades Boost
Performance, Connectivity,
Intelligence, Uptime
bucket weight, pass counts, accumulated/running
weight, job data and more, for high-volume loading
and production environments.
Other advances in the G Series involve remote
capabilities, such as diagnostics, updating software
and clearing codes, can signifi cantly improve
machine uptime.
CASE accomplishes this through the new SiteCASE
Construction Equipment introduced comprehensive
enhancements to its entire line of G
Series wheel loaders to improve performance and
productivity, increase uptime, and empower the
operator with greater control and understanding of
the machine and its work.
An all-new touchscreen display provides
tablet-like access to all critical machine settings
and operational data - simplifying performance
and allowing operators to adapt more quickly to
real-time conditions.
This includes new, adjustable electro-hydraulic
controls that allow the operator to independently
set lift and tilt responsiveness to match operator
preference and loading situations. Each function
can be set separately to smooth, moderate, or
aggressive within the new touchscreen monitor.
A hallmark of the new CASE G Series enhancements
are three new color-coded, confi gurable
buttons on the right armrest that allow the operator
to interact with pre-programmed machine settings
or functions - such as the all-new payload screen,
rearview camera, diff erential lock or declutch, and
strobe activation - to further simplify operation.
A new Smart power mode delivers high performance
and an enhanced operating experience
through improved communication between the
engine and transmission, based on workload. This
also helps achieve smoother shifting, reduced tire
wear and up to 10-percent fuel savings, compared
to the other, " Max, " mode.
Operators can also take advantage of new
electro-hydraulic parallel lift functionality (Z-bar
and XR models) across all boom confi gurations that
assists in improving material retention and loading
operations, by automatically maintaining the angle
and position of the bucket or forks. Activating Ride
Control in this mode further minimizes the risk of
the material shifting while loading or transporting.
The all-new payload system is fully integrated
into the loader's primary display, and provides
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Caterpillar introduced new wheel loader models
with an expanded technology platform to
increase machine performance and improve
operating effi ciency.
Off ering premium performance in the 10- to
12-ton (9- to 11-tonne) wheel loader class, the
new 980 and 982 medium wheel loaders are up to
10-percent more productive, with lower maintenance
costs up to 20 percent, when compared to
the previous 980M and 982M powershift models.
Extended fl uid and fi lter change intervals on the
Cat 980 and 982 reduce maintenance costs up to 20
percent and by up to 25% percent on the XE models.
All maintenance intervals are now scheduled in
1000-hour increments, eliminating service downConnect
Module, along with the new SiteManager
App (iOS and Android), which connects the owner's
phone or device to the machine, to enable remote
analysis. Certifi ed CASE technicians then diagnose
the health of each connected machine and determine
whether the issue can be addressed remotely
(such as clearing codes or updating software) or
requires a trip to the machine.
Optimizing tire life and fuel consumption, the
all-new Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
features individual sensors that mount to the valve
stem of each tire, along with a receiver module that
communicates each tire's pressure onto the display
and alerts when it is outside of a set range.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
CASE Construction Equipment,
(262) 636-6011, casece.com
New Cat Wheel Loaders
Deliver Increase Productivity,
Lower Maintenance Costs
time every 500 hours. All models off er convenient
access to hydraulic & electrical service centers and
grouped lube points for fast and easy servicing.
New to this class of medium wheel loaders, the
Cat 980 XE and 982 XE models feature a Caterpillar
designed and manufactured continuous variable
transmission (CVT) that delivers increased fuel
effi ciencies of up to 35 percent, and lower maintenance
costs up to 25 percent, compared to the
previous models.
Standard Cat Payload with Assist on all 980 and
982 series loaders provides an accurate weighing of
bucket payloads, so operators can load to target the
fi rst time every time. This new technology includes
low-lift-weigh and manual tip-off functions.
These models also introduce the standard Application-Profi
les, in which the press of one button
sets multiple machine parameters to optimize
settings for the application at hand. Customized
profi les can be created to fi t customer-specifi c
cases. Selectable on-screen Job Aids, along with a
streamlined new controls layout, promotes ease of
operation to help all operators be more productive.
Remote services technologies on the new Cat
medium wheel loaders can save service trips to
the jobsite and ensure the machine operates at
peak performance. Remote Troubleshoot connects
the machine to the dealer's service department
over-the-air to quickly diagnose fault codes without
on-machine cable connection.
Remote Flash ensures the wheel loaders are
operating with the most up-to-date software while
working around the production schedule. Update
fi les are pushed to the machine in the background
and installation can be initiated from the Cat Remote
Services Web Portal by the customer in a safe
manner, reducing impact on production schedules.
The loaders' new dashboard and high-resolution
touchscreen display provide intuitive
and user-friendly loader control for enhanced
performance. A seat-mounted electrohydraulic
joystick steering system delivers precise control,
with minimal arm movements to increase comfort
and loading accuracy.
Another new feature is a push-to-start system
that requires a valid Operator-ID to crank the
engine. Operator ID works with a passcode input on
the display or with the optional Cat Bluetooth key. It
can act as a machine security system with programmable
operating restriction.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Caterpillar, (309) 675-1000, cat.com
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