Caterpillar - System Selection Guide
Caterpillar - System Selection Guide
The answers will suggest certain hauling systems, chosen for their ability to deliver the productivity and profitability you need. Other questions lead to other answers, including how you can access the hauling systems you need how to place the material you are movinghow to make better use of your current fleetand how to access the equipment you need through purchase, leasing and renting. Discuss your projectsand your business goalswith your Cat dealer. Youll get the right system for the jobequipment that increases productivity and reduces risk. But most of all, youll get the answers you need to make better business decisions.
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Hard or soft? Smooth haul road or greasy, unimproved surface? The answers to these and other similar questions help ensure you get a hauling system thats optimized for the travel conditions on your worksite. The right system helps maximize job efficiency.
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Your fleet must be properly sized for the amount of material you need to move on the project. Also, to achieve daily production goals, you want to have the equipment within your fleet properly sized and matched to site conditions.
All Cat hauling systems are designed and built for endurance. But they are also designed for optimal performance over specific haul lengths. The selection of the proper hauling system for the project improves your production and lowers your cost per load.
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The machines within your hauling system must match each others capabilities, as well as the demands of the worksite. For maximum production and efficiency, we recommend that loading tools and hauling tools match to achieve optimal hauling system performance. As a general rule, a hydraulic excavator should load the defined hauler in four to six passes. Wheel loaders should load the matched hauler in three to five passes.
Ultimately, every job is a race against time. But its a race you can win, time and time again, when your hauling system is well matched to the job. Each system delivers a specific top travel speed at a defined capacity.
300 400 hp (224 298 kW) 400 500 hp (298 373 kW) 400 500 hp (298 373 kW) 500 600 hp (373 447 kW) 400 500 hp (298 373 kW) 500 600 hp (373 447 kW) 400 500 hp (298 373 kW) 500 600 hp (373 447 kW)
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No doubt about itnumerous methods to move material exist. Having multiple hauling systems on a single project gives you even more ways to combine them into a productive fleet. Lets take a look at individual machine capabilities.
Articulated Trucks
Steep grades, rough terrain and non-existent haul roads call for a hauling unit that can adapt to almost any condition. A Cat articulated truck delivers productivity in the most inhospitable environments. Preferred solution for: Projects with tight loading areas and/or vertical cuts Working in adverse underfoot conditions, including soft cut and fill areas Traversing sites with poor or no established haul roads Managing routes with steep grades (inclines and declines) Handling extended haul distances between cut and fill areas
Track-Type Tractors
The best way to get the job done is to keep moving. Cat track-type tractors deliver the traction and flotation needed in the worst underfoot conditions. Preferred solution for: Limited haul distances in slot-dozing applications Large job sites or long-term projects Hard, dense and abrasive materials All-season operation in adverse weather conditions Working with a single-engine wheel tractor-scraper
Towed Scrapers
Site preparation is just that: preparation for the next job. Highly maneuverable Cat towed scrapers keep you loading on the go so everyone on the job site can meet their deadlines. Preferred solution for: Working in soft/poor underfoot conditions Movement of sand and dirt (no rocks or non-compressible material) Multiple applications such as residential construction, commercial construction, road building and landfill cell construction Traveling along flat haul roads and surfaces Applications requiring shallow cuts or light material stripping
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Long hauls and heavy loads call for Cat rigid-frame trucks that are pass-matched to loading tools to improve cycle times and maximize productivity. Preferred solution for: Traveling at high speed along well-maintained haul roads to loading and dump areas Hauling a broad range of material types using different liner packages Load times of two minutes or less for optimal production with a pass-matched wheel loader or hydraulic excavator Managing long haul distances and varying grades Large, multi-year projects, continuous running projects with high volumes of material
Wheel Tractor-Scrapers
Single or tandem engine, tandem engine push-pull, open bowl, elevator, auger. With so many configurations available, if your hauling system calls for a Cat wheel tractor-scraper, youll be able to specify a great match to your site and application. Preferred solution for: Completing large projects within tight deadlines, including road construction, airports, dams, and large-scale residential and commercial development Moving high volumes of material under short time constraints Executing short to long loaded hauls from load to dump areas Traveling at high speed along well-developed haul roads Meeting project needs for high horsepower-to-weight ratios Moving a variety of material types, including some rock
Your hauling system must match your business goals. It must support the work youre doing today and allow you to adapt as opportunities change.
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Selection: What do I need to efficiently get the job done? Operations and Project Management: How can I achieve more productivity and efficiency? Repair and Maintenance Management: How can I develop capabilities that will lower my risk to obtain optimum life, availability and utilization? Business Management: How do I get data to manage my business that will enable proactive fleet management decisions? Rebuild/Resale/Disposal: What is the most cost-effective lifecycle plan for my assets? Caterpillar and Cat dealers can help you answer the questions that arise throughout the equipment lifecycle. We deliver productivity solutions in the way that makes the most business sense for you, whether you lease, rent or buy the pieces of your hauling system. Financing, insurance, maintenance plans? Talk to us. Need help with productivity studies or operator training? Count on us. It takes more than a machine to move material profitably. It takes a partner dedicated to the success of your business.
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Caterpillar and Cat dealers are committed to delivering clear, concise and consistent recommendations on hauling system selection. Working with customers around the globe helps us understand different challenges and customer solutions on a regional basis. When you receive a Fleet Production and Cost Analysis from us, you get a recommendation customized to your specific application needs and further refined by the characteristics of your worksite. Our goal is to help you manage your production costs through the acquisition of the optimum hauling system for your needs. We want you to have the information to select the proper hauling system based on facts and experience relevant to your operations.
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