{"id":15206,"date":"2023-04-09T02:36:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T09:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cats-new-small-wheel-loaders-feature-industry-first-drivetrain-tech\/"},"modified":"2023-04-09T02:36:17","modified_gmt":"2023-04-09T09:36:17","slug":"cats-new-small-wheel-loaders-feature-industry-first-drivetrain-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cats-new-small-wheel-loaders-feature-industry-first-drivetrain-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat&#8217;s new small wheel loaders feature industry first drivetrain tech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/files\/membership-default-internal\/\" class=\"memberhide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/01\/20220718_175041000_iOS.jpg\" alt=\"-\"><\/a><br\/><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div wp_automatic_readability=\"83.626283367556\">\n<div class=\"td-featured-image-rec\">\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2023\/04\/cat_963.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Caterpillar has equipped its next generation of 926, 930 and 938 small wheel loaders with a range of new technologies.<\/p>\n<p>The exclusive adaptive engine RPM feature automatically adjusts engine speed based on operator input to improve productivity and reduce fuel burn.<\/p>\n<p>The 1,200 to 1,500-RPM working range makes the loaders more fuel efficient, while larger pumps run at slower speeds for less wear and longer service life.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto; color: #111111; margin: 27px 0px 17px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 30px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">New drivetrain technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>As an industry first development, the new wheel loaders feature four customized powertrain operating modes, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0px; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Titillium Web'; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px; margin-left: 21px;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Utility mode:<\/strong>\u00a0designed for hydromechanical tool use or pick-and-place work, utility vehicle mode delivers fine ground speed control with engine RPM throttle lock.<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Titillium Web'; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px; margin-left: 21px;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Torque mode:<\/strong>\u00a0saves up to 5 per cent on fuel by freewheeling around corners and while travelling downhill.<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Titillium Web'; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px; margin-left: 21px;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Hystat mode:<\/strong>\u00a0provides engine braking with aggressive deceleration, acceleration and no travel until the throttle is applied.<\/li>\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: 'Titillium Web'; font-size: 17px; line-height: 24px; margin-left: 21px;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Ice mode:<\/strong>\u00a0for snow-clearing applications, ice mode offers soft directional shifts and extended coast-out for improved control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Caterpillar\u2019s new auto wheel torque control allows the machine to automatically controlling torque to the wheel and adjusting rimpull control to reduce tire spin.<\/p>\n<p>To improve traction on difficult terrain, the new loaders feature standard front axle differential lock with optional limited rear slip differential.<\/p>\n<p>On the 926 and 930 loaders, the differential lock is controlled on-the-go by the operator with the joystick. The new 938 loader comes standard with automatic differential lock, as well as manual control.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto; color: #111111; margin: 27px 0px 17px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 30px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Cat Command<\/strong>\u00a0for wheel loaders<\/h3>\n<p>The next gen small wheel loaders expand\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; background-color: transparent; color: #f5a503; text-decoration-line: none; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; line-height: 24px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cat.com\/en_US\/products\/new\/technology\/command.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cat Command\u00a0<\/a>for Loading to the global market. Advancing safety and productivity, Command for Loading offers remote control of the loader to remove the operator from hazardous conditions.<\/p>\n<p>New for this model series, the command console offers efficient line-of-sight machine operation through the console\u2019s ergonomic control layout of loader functions. The command station positions the operator in a virtual cab with familiar controls and machine displays for remote, non-line-of-sight loader control. Elevating efficiency and productivity, one operator can control multiple machines at different sites from a single command station.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Roboto; color: #111111; margin: 27px 0px 17px; font-size: 22px; line-height: 30px; background-color: #ffffff;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Efficient operation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The customizable in-cab display delivers an easy view of operating parameters. Up to 50 different operating profiles can be set through the display, which the loader can recall when an operator starts the machine. The next gen loaders now come with two steering option \u2013 new force feedback joystick steer control and a low-effort steering wheel \u2013 to further customize machine configuration.<\/p>\n<p>The new joystick steering allows the loaders to travel at speeds of up to 40 km per hour, thanks to the force feedback feature that stiffens at higher speeds and softens as speed decreases.<\/p>\n<p><!---- Article PDF link download -----><\/p>\n<p><!---- End Article PDF link download -----><br \/>\n<!--- White Paper--><br \/>\n<!-- End Whitepaper -->\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5143531171910809\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- News - Bottom -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5143531171910809\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8320848692\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldconstructiontoday.com\/news\/cats-new-small-wheel-loaders-feature-industry-first-drivetrain-tech\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">This article was originally posted at Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caterpillar has equipped its next generation of 926, 930 and 938 small wheel loaders with a range of new technologies. &#8230; <a title=\"Cat&#8217;s new small wheel loaders feature industry first drivetrain tech\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/cats-new-small-wheel-loaders-feature-industry-first-drivetrain-tech\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Cat&#8217;s new small wheel loaders feature industry first drivetrain tech\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[461],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15206","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-world-construction-today","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15206","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15206"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15206\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15206"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15206"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/essential.construction\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15206"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}