Caterpillar has launched eight new subsequent technology Cat skid steer loader (SSL) and compact observe loader (CTL) fashions.
4 new Cat SSLs – the Cat 250, 260, 270, and 270 XE – mark the introduction of the subsequent technology design to the SSL line.
In the meantime, the brand new Cat 275, 275 XE, 285 and 285 XE mark the enlargement of the subsequent technology design for the CTL line, becoming a member of the 255 and 265 introduced in late 2023.
The biggest CTLs ever produced by Caterpillar, the brand new Cat 285 and 285 XE compete in a brand new class dimension with better elevate peak and elevate and tilt breakout forces.
Sustaining the DNA of what made the Cat D3 collection a frontrunner, the subsequent technology SSL and CTL fashions are a ground-up redesign that improves on the options that made the earlier collection common.
Excessive efficiency is the usual for these subsequent technology machines, elevating Caterpillar’s loader popularity by means of upgrades in engine energy and torque, elevate and tilt breakout forces, stability, operator consolation, and expertise.
The brand new SSL and CTL fashions keep it up Caterpillar’s new machine nomenclature with the elimination of the collection letter designation. All subsequent technology Cat SSLs at the moment are recognized by an ending mannequin variety of 0, whereas all CTLs have a mannequin quantity ending in 5. Simplifying nomenclature, the center quantity represents machine dimension with a bigger quantity designating a bigger machine.
“We’re excited to launch the subsequent technology design for our skid steer loader line and develop the efficiency capabilities to extra compact observe loader fashions,” says Trevor Chase, senior product guide and new product introduction lead for Caterpillar. “Their elevated energy, elevate peak, breakout forces, rated working capability (ROC) and a number of high-flow auxiliary hydraulic system choices give prospects a versatile, high-performance machine to get the job achieved.”
All subsequent technology Cat SSL and CTL fashions function a redesigned engine compartment that locations the engine and cooling package deal decrease into the body for improved stability, giving the operator confidence in dealing with heavy masses all through all elements of the work cycles.
Assembly U.S. EPA Tier 4 Closing/EU Stage V emissions requirements, the 4 new CTL fashions are powered by the Cat C3.6TA engine, whereas the 250 and 260 SSLs are powered by the Cat C2.8T and the 270 and 270 XE by the Cat 3.6TA. These new engines keep horsepower throughout a wider RPM vary in comparison with the earlier engines powering the D3 collection and boast vital torque will increase – 13% for the 250 and 260, 35% for the 270, and 50% for the 275 and 285 – for improved working efficiency.
With a vertical elevate design, these new subsequent technology machines function vital will increase in elevate peak, breakout forces and ROC to raise loader flexibility and efficiency.
- The Cat 250 encompasses a elevate peak of 124 in (3150 mm), 3 in (76.2 mm) greater than the 242D3, a 36% improve in tilt and 26% improve in elevate breakout forces, and 21% improve in ROC.
- Providing a most elevate peak of 132 in (3353 mm), the 260 has 7 in (193 mm) extra elevate peak than the 262D3 and 27% improve in tilt and 24% improve in elevate breakout forces, and a 17% improve in ROC.
- With 6.4 in (162 mm) extra elevate peak than the 272D3, the 270 and 270 XE ship a most elevate peak of 133.5 in (3391 mm) plus 11% and 5% will increase in tilt and elevate breakout forces, respectively.
- The 275 and 275 XE CTLs have a elevate peak of 134.4 in (3415 mm), 8 in (203.2 mm) greater than the 299D3, plus a 37% improve in tilt breakout pressure and 19% improve in ROC.
- Increasing the Cat SSL and CTL line into the largest dimension class, the 285 and the 285 XE ship a elevate peak of 146 in (3708 mm) and tilt breakout pressure of 13,920 lbs (6314 kg). The 285 has an ROC of 4,719 lbs (2141 kg) with counterweight whereas the 285 XE has an ROC of 4,816 lbs (2185 kg) with counterweight.
Their new closed-centre auxiliary hydraulic system permits these machines to function all Cat Sensible Attachments with the usual hydraulics offered. Commonplace hydraulic system strain will increase 5% to three,500 psi (24130 kPa) within the subsequent technology fashions. Cat 250, 260, 270 and 275 machines outfitted with customary hydraulic circulate are shipped from the manufacturing facility outfitted as “Excessive Move prepared.”
Excessive Move performance is activated merely by way of a brand new software program enabled attachment (SEA), allowing on-machine or distant activation of elevated hydraulic circulate to 30 gal/min (113 l/min) for the 250, 260, and 270 fashions and 34 gal/min (129 l/min) for the 275 at customary hydraulic system strain.
Additionally accessible, the Excessive Move XPS manufacturing facility possibility will increase auxiliary hydraulic system strain to 4,061 psi (28000 kPa) for the 250, 260, 270, 275 and 285 subsequent technology fashions. Together with this, hydraulic circulate is elevated to 30 gal/min (113 l/min) on the 250, whereas circulate will increase to 34 gal/min (129 l/min) for the 260, 270, 275 and 285 fashions.
Equipping the 250 with the Excessive Move XPS possibility offers prospects auxiliary hydraulic efficiency not accessible earlier than in a mid-size chassis SSL. Outfitted for max hydraulic functionality, the Excessive Move possibility for 270 XE, 275 XE and 285 XE loaders will increase auxiliary hydraulic system strain to 4,496 psi (31000 kPa) and hydraulic circulate to 40 gal/min (150 l/min).
The 4 subsequent technology CTL fashions function a brand new E-bar (equalizer bar) undercarriage that gives elevated stability for grading and dealing with heavier masses. The E-bar undercarriage harnesses Caterpillar’s heritage and management with observe sort tractors to supply a hybrid undercarriage answer.
It delivers the advantages of a rigid-style undercarriage design when lifting heavy masses or utilizing heavy attachments like mulchers and dozer and grader blades, whereas concurrently offering the advantages of an oscillating undercarriage when encountering uneven terrain or obstacles.
All subsequent technology Cat SSLs and CTLs function a bigger cab design with 22% extra general quantity and 26% further foot house. With a 2.75-in (70-mm) improve in inside width, the brand new cab expands footwell-to-ceiling peak by 1.8 in (46 mm) and permits for an extra 1.5 in (40 mm) of hip room and 1.1 in (28 mm) extra width between the joysticks to enhance operator consolation.
Subsequent technology loaders are outfitted with both a 5-in (127-mm) customary LCD monitor or an 8-in (203-mm) superior touchscreen monitor, relying on the chosen expertise package deal. Just like the superior show on the D3 collection, the usual monitor options Bluetooth connectivity and helps performance for rearview digital camera feed, creep, job clock, upkeep reminders and 32 languages.
The superior touchscreen monitor supplies a better degree of management over customary monitor performance, provides superior radio management, and helps aspect cameras and 32 language decisions. The brand new superior joysticks allow built-in management of the superior touchscreen monitor, so all machine operate management and changes might be made with out the operator eradicating their arms from the controls.
A spread of recent mechanical and air-ride suspension seat choices can be found for these subsequent technology machines, together with a high-comfort seat that’s each ventilated and heated. New auto temperature management plus vent outlet positioning above the operator assist the brand new HVAC system to rapidly cool the cab’s inside.
Getting into and exiting subsequent technology loaders is way simpler because of their low entry factors. The operator can now open the cab door with out the elevate arms being totally lowered to the body stops. A simplified two-step door removing course of permits operators to rapidly take away it with out instruments. The machines’ decrease engine mounting, 59% bigger rear window and larger prime window offering 15% elevated viewable space mix to enhance operator visibility.
These new SSLs and CTLs provide the subsequent degree of integrating machine and expertise. Each customary and superior displays present the power to run Cat Sensible Attachments, such because the dozer and grader blades and backhoe. Attachment operation is built-in into the joysticks, and the machine mechanically acknowledges the kind of attachment and the required joystick sample for controlling it.
