Wheel loader suitable for various applications
Caterpillar’s 980 GC wheel loader offers low fuel consumption, load-sensing hydraulics, intuitive controls and Performance Series buckets. The 980 GC, the latest addition to Cat’s line of medium wheel loaders, is powered by a Cat C13 engine. It can reach a maximum speed of 24.7 mph, and available ride control improves operating smoothness over rough terrain. With a bucket capacity range of 5.75 to 7.5 cu. yd., Cat says its Performance Series buckets balance bucket shape with the machine’s lift and tilt capacity, weight and linkage. The bucket design improves material retention and reduces dig time with build options that include general purpose, flat floor, heavy-duty rock, coal and light material to meet any application.
Digital tool provides support capabilities across offerings
John Deere launched Operations Center PRO Service to enhance how equipment owners use, maintain, diagnose, repair and protect their equipment. The online tool delivers new support capabilities for both connected and non-connected machines across John Deere’s agriculture, turf, construction and forestry equipment portfolio, according to the company. Operations Center PRO Service is based on foundational capabilities that are available upon purchasing John Deere equipment through the Operations Center Service Overview and Equipment Mobile app. These offerings include operator’s manuals, active and stored diagnostic trouble codes, secure software updates, JDLink information and warranty information. The new Operations Center PRO Service delivers digital repair content filtered by year and model number, providing users with additional relevant machine information to help troubleshoot, diagnose and repair their equipment.
Manufacturer adds autonomous hauling tech to loaders
Komatsu and Pronto partnered to deploy Pronto’s autonomous haulage technologies to quarry operations in the North American market. The partnership centers on the launch of Komatsu Smart Quarry Autonomous, powered by Pronto, a system that integrates Pronto’s autonomy technologies into quarry-sized haul trucks and ties into Komatsu’s Smart Quarry solutions. The new OEM-agnostic solution will allow quarry operators to retrofit existing Komatsu vehicles or purchase new trucks equipped with Pronto’s self-driving system, enabling 24/7 operation with minimal human intervention, according to Komatsu. The result is a step-change in operations: promoting safety by removing drivers from the immediate quarry environment, facilitating consistent cycle times with better fuel efficiency and providing data-driven insights via the Smart Quarry platform designed to optimize the overall operation of quarries.
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