Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois, recently released the Cat F Series Wheeled Excavators (M314F, M316F, M318F, M320F and M322F) and Wheel Material Handlers (MH3022 and MH3024). The company has further refined these product lines’ design for the 2017 model year to provide increased fuel efficiency, versatility and operator safety and convenience.
The wheeled excavators use the Cat C4.4 Acert (M314F and M316F) and C7.1 Acert (other models) engines. These engines are designed with high torque and fast response to load changes, while meeting current emission standards. Emissions technology includes the Cat NOx-reduction system, selective catalytic reduction system, diesel oxidation catalyst and high-pressure/common-rail fuel. The Cat Clean Emission Module also includes a Diesel Particulate Filter for all models, excluding the M314F and M316F, which do not require it to meet the emission standards.
New for these machines is a system that adjusts engine speed to match speed demands during travels. The system provides the exact level of power required for varying roading situations.
An optional Tiltrotator-ready package is now available for all models, but the material handlers, and provides a factory-installed, on-board platform for a Rototilt tiltrotator. All modifications required to the cab, electrical and software systems are incorporated in the package. The system requires no additional monitor; all necessary settings and parameters are integrated directly into the machine monitor. Included with this package are the new advanced joysticks.
An added standard feature is extended flexibility for work-tool-function assignment, on the left foot pedal and joysticks. The system is designed to allow more freedom to choose which work tool function will be assigned to which control.
The new trailer-ready package provides another factory-installed solution including all the necessary electrical and hydraulic systems, so that you now just need to hitch your trailer and go. Also standard is the new permanent auxiliary-flow feature that simplifies control of work tools requiring constant rotation, such as mowers and mulchers.
New quick-coupler controls now are operated from a switch, not from the monitor, in order to comply with the new ISO 13031 standard.
The ability to limit travel speed in reverse mode is also a new feature, allowing the machine owner to set a safe speed when the machine is swinging and moving in reverse. In addition, a modified swing lock now functions independently from the implement-lockout system.
A new split-screen monitor for the side-view and rear-view camera displays allows both images to be seen at a glance by the operator. Also, an added LED light for the side-view camera allows improved visibility from the front right-hand side to the rear of the machine.
The wheeled excavators use the Cat C4.4 Acert (M314F and M316F) and C7.1 Acert (other models) engines. These engines are designed with high torque and fast response to load changes, while meeting current emission standards. Emissions technology includes the Cat NOx-reduction system, selective catalytic reduction system, diesel oxidation catalyst and high-pressure/common-rail fuel. The Cat Clean Emission Module also includes a Diesel Particulate Filter for all models, excluding the M314F and M316F, which do not require it to meet the emission standards.
New for these machines is a system that adjusts engine speed to match speed demands during travels. The system provides the exact level of power required for varying roading situations.
An optional Tiltrotator-ready package is now available for all models, but the material handlers, and provides a factory-installed, on-board platform for a Rototilt tiltrotator. All modifications required to the cab, electrical and software systems are incorporated in the package. The system requires no additional monitor; all necessary settings and parameters are integrated directly into the machine monitor. Included with this package are the new advanced joysticks.
An added standard feature is extended flexibility for work-tool-function assignment, on the left foot pedal and joysticks. The system is designed to allow more freedom to choose which work tool function will be assigned to which control.
The new trailer-ready package provides another factory-installed solution including all the necessary electrical and hydraulic systems, so that you now just need to hitch your trailer and go. Also standard is the new permanent auxiliary-flow feature that simplifies control of work tools requiring constant rotation, such as mowers and mulchers.
New quick-coupler controls now are operated from a switch, not from the monitor, in order to comply with the new ISO 13031 standard.
The ability to limit travel speed in reverse mode is also a new feature, allowing the machine owner to set a safe speed when the machine is swinging and moving in reverse. In addition, a modified swing lock now functions independently from the implement-lockout system.
A new split-screen monitor for the side-view and rear-view camera displays allows both images to be seen at a glance by the operator. Also, an added LED light for the side-view camera allows improved visibility from the front right-hand side to the rear of the machine.
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