CAT has launched the new MH3050 material handler, featuring an ‘advanced’ electro hydraulic system.
The model is powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, capable of operating on up to B20 biodiesel. Meeting EU Stage V emissions standards, the engine’s after treatment system is said to lower operating costs and maximise uptime. There is a choice of Power, Smart and Economy modes.
Cat added that boom and stick offerings combine to provide up to 18m of reach, allowing operators to move more material without repositioning the machine. Allowing the boom to travel up and down without using pump flow, standard SmartBoom allows operators to focus on stick and grapple control.
A range of attachments are available, while an optional 25 kW generator is available ex-factory for magnet applications.
Standard technologies include E-fence, which prevents the machine from moving outside operator defined envelopes. Cab Avoidance stops any potential contact between the attachment and cab. Cat Payload helps achieve precise load targets.
Cat revealed that large tempered glass windows with small pillars enhance visibility and safety. Standard right-side and rearview cameras, with the option to upgrade to 360-degree vision, display video feed on the touchscreen monitor.
Thick, laminated, high-impact and impact-resistant windshields and roof windows meet EN356, P8B and P5A standards. The machine also boasts 1800-lumen LED lights on the chassis, boom, and stick.
The cab features joystick steering to eliminate the steering column and improve forward visibility, leg room and ease of entry. All controls are positioned in front of the operator to avoid unnecessary movements.
A 254mm high-resolution touchscreen monitor with jog-dial is used to navigate intuitive operator controls. The machine automatically recalls joystick settings based on the operator ID.
Standard Product Link captures data such as location, hours, fuel usage, productivity, idle time, maintenance alerts and fault codes, which can be remotely accessed and tracked.
Described as lasting 50% longer than previous designs, Cat said the new hydraulic oil filter improves filtration and increases change intervals to 3,000 operating hours. New anti-drain valves keep the hydraulic oil clean during filter replacement.
Operators can track filter life and maintenance intervals on the in-cab monitor. A cooling fan features a standard automatic reverse function to keep the cores clean.
