The innovative Next Generation of Cat 926, 930 and 938 Wheel Loaders offer a range of new technologies and features designed to boost productivity by simplifying machine operation. Source: Timberbiz
Adding flexibility by design, the versatile Cat small wheel loaders offer industry-specific configurations to efficiently handle agriculture, waste, forestry, aggregate and snow removal applications. Customized models can be equipped direct from the factory or through aftermarket upgrade kits installed by a Cat dealer.
The Cat exclusive adaptive engine RPM feature automatically adjusts engine speed based on operator input to optimize productivity and minimize fuel burn. Systems are optimized and sized to run at standard lower engine RPM for these next gen small wheel loaders.
The productive and efficient 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.
An industry first, these new wheel loaders feature four customized powertrain operating modes.
- Utility mode: designed for hydromechanical tool use or pick-and-place work with implement power and quick speed, utility vehicle mode delivers fine ground speed control with engine RPM throttle lock.
- Torque mode: saves up to 5% on fuel by “freewheeling” around corners and on downhills.
- Hystat mode: provides engine braking with aggressive deceleration, acceleration and no travel until the throttle is applied.
- Ice mode: for snow-clearing applications, ice mode offers soft directional shifts and extended coast-out for improved control.
New auto wheel torque control lets the machine do the work by automatically controlling torque to the wheel and adjusting rimpull control to reduce tyre spin. Improving traction on difficult terrain, the new loaders feature standard front axle differential lock with optional limited rear slip differential. On the 926 and 930 loaders, the differential lock is simply 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.
Cat Payload comes standard on these new wheel loaders with a 250-hour demo mode to test before subscribing. Payload provides on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets to avoid overloading, underloading or misloading materials.
Simple in-cab pushbutton kickout settings for upper, lower and tilt allow operators to match bucket position to the task, helping to maximize bucket cutting edge life. Conveniently controlled by a joystick button, a new bucket shake feature provides precise metering of materials in batching or spreading applications and cleans the bucket.
Smaller cab pillars, increased window area, heated and electric rearview mirrors with lower parabolic, and standard rearview camera combine to improve operator visibility around the machine.
New options include a multi-view camera delivering a bird’s-eye view around the loader, and rear object detection with visual and audible alarms provides additional alerts to the rear of the machine.
New auto temperature control with defrost button provides consistent operating comfort in a range of ambient temperatures. Auto lighting with daytime running lights conveniently illuminates the machine’s lights when the sun goes down. An optional beacon mounted atop the cab gives a visual alert when the operator isn’t inside the cab or wearing the seatbelt to improve safety.
New for this model series, the command console offers efficient line-of-sight machine operation through the console’s 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. One operator can control multiple machines, one at a time, at different sites from a single command station.
The customizable in-cab display delivers an easy view of operating parameters. Using Operator Profiles, 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 a new force feedback joystick steer control and a low-effort steering wheel to further customize machine configuration.
Additionally, the new loaders offer the option of joystick or single axis levers, and both come with a range of programmable options.
