CATERPILLAR has unveiled the new D10 dozer, featuring a stator clutch torque converter and load-sensing hydraulics.
The new design is said to be up to 6% more efficient than the Cat D10T2. The manufacturer added that its combination of ‘improved technology, longer component life, extended oil changes and increased serviceability’ reduces maintenance and repair costs by up to 8%.
The model is powered by the Cat C27 engine, which offers aftertreatment solutions to meet EU Stage V standards. The C27 switches power settings based on travel direction to offer more power in reverse.
The dozer’s new torque converter design with stator clutch automatically frees up the stator when torque multiplication is not required, improving drivetrain efficiency for reduced fuel consumption. During high-load and retarding conditions, the stator clutch locks without the need for operator input.
The cab boasts a new multi-colour touchscreen display and a range of onboard technologies. Standard with dual-tilt and Automated Blade Assist (ABA), the machine is designed to reduce operator workload by automating blade movement to preset load, carry and spread positions.
The dozer is also customisable to site conditions with multiple optional technologies designed to increase productivity and efficiency, including AutoCarry (which provides automatic blade control during the carry segment); Cat Grade Control 3D (which positions the blade’s cutting edge for consistent grades); and Automatic Ripper Control (to minimise track slip by automatically monitoring and adjusting engine speed and ripper shank depth).
