The new 834K builds on the strengths of its predecessors with a completely new cab, drive train refinement, new monitoring and diagnostic features, new safety features and structural enhancements.
Improvements in infrastructure are critical for companies like Caterpillar, says the company, since they can have a supply chain that supports trade and U.S. exports.
The Dynamic Hoist Brake is designed to stop the dipper from dropping during an uncontrolled event such as a power drop or an emergency stop. The new brake is designed to perform and survive a full speed dynamic brake event with a fully loaded dipper and, as a result, to minimize the risk of an uncontrolled dipper drop.
Caterpillar and Fortescue Metals Group have moved forward with the delivery, installation and support of a complete Cat® MineStar™ System at Fortescue’s Solomon iron ore mine in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
At the upcoming Bluefield Coal Show, Caterpillar and regional Cat® dealers are presenting the extensive line of Cat underground coal mining and utility machines as well as the customer support capabilities that are critical to safe and productive mining.
In the coming months, Cat Dealers will be brought onboard as the exclusive distribution channel to the mining industry for the Seeing Machines technology.
