Built to deliver the required reach for scrap handling and barge loading, Caterpillar’s new MH3295 material handler features a dedicated swing pump for smooth movement and a wide track undercarriage for stability and performance.
To boost productivity, the material handler is equipped with electrohydraulic controls as well as advanced Caterpillar technologies for jobs that demand high performance.
“The new MH3295 material handler is based on the rugged and reliable Cat 395 excavator platform, sharing common service parts, but features a purpose-built design for the demands of large scrapyard and port applications to offer consistent operation,” said Vincent Migeotte, Senior Global Product Consultant for Caterpillar.
“Plus, standard technologies like Swing Assist, Cat Payload and 2D E-fence help operators to work more efficiently and safely. The new design of the MH3295 is about elevating jobsite performance and delivering long-lasting durability and value.”
The new MH3295 features 17.6 metres of reach plus two counterweight configurations to meet jobsite conditions. Its wide 4.8 metre track gauge retracts to a 4.1 metre width to simplify transport. The wide operating track gauge combines with the undercarriage’s 7.2 metre track length to deliver smooth, stable operation at extended reach.
The MH3295 is powered by the 543 hp Cat C18 engine which meets Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards and offers reliable operation up to 3,000 metres above sea level.
Operators can match machine performance to the job at hand using the power, smart and eco power modes to help save fuel. Giving operators control when needed, an advanced electrohydraulic system helps provide the optimum balance of power and efficiency.
SmartBoom technology
SmartBoom technology allows the boom to freely travel up and down without using pump flow, enabling operators to focus on stick and attachment movements. A variety of Cat work tool attachments are available to meet a range of material and density types. Valve priority helps operators direct hydraulic pressure and flow where it is needed.
Cat Payload for the new MH3295 helps operators achieve precise load targets, helping to eliminate overloading of over-the-road trucks and enabling more accurate production tracking.
Real-time weight estimates are displayed in-cab when picking up a material load without swinging.
Standard Swing Assist technology automatically stops upper machine rotation at preset points to help operators hit more repetitive swing targets, reduce fuel consumption and improve cycle times. Quickly established, the operator simply swings to a desired stopping point and sets the target using the in-cab monitor or a preset joystick button. When approaching the predefined limit, the machine automatically decelerates and does not allow the stick to travel beyond the set point.
SmartBoom technology allows the boom to freely travel up and down without using pump flow, enabling operators to focus on stick and attachment movements. A variety of Cat work tool attachments are available to meet a range of material and density types. Valve priority helps operators direct hydraulic pressure and flow where it is needed.
Cat Payload for the new MH3295 helps operators achieve precise load targets, helping to eliminate overloading of over-the-road trucks and enabling more accurate production tracking.
Real-time weight estimates are displayed in-cab when picking up a material load without swinging.
Standard Swing Assist technology automatically stops upper machine rotation at preset points to help operators hit more repetitive swing targets, reduce fuel consumption and improve cycle times. Quickly established, the operator simply swings to a desired stopping point and sets the target using the in-cab monitor or a preset joystick button. When approaching the predefined limit, the machine automatically decelerates and does not allow the stick to travel beyond the set point.
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To leverage wireless data, VisionLink provides actionable insights for the new MH3295 material handler. It allows fleet managers to review equipment data from a desktop or mobile device to help maximize uptime and optimize assets. Dashboards provide machine operating details like hours, location, idle time and fuel utilization, so informed fleet decisions can be made to help lower costs.
Standard remote services technologies help the new material handler operate with maximum uptime and efficiency. Remote Troubleshoot allows Caterpillar dealers to diagnose issues remotely without impacting machine performance, so they are resolved quickly with less downtime.
Remote Flash enables the company to initiate software updates at a time convenient to the production schedule, increasing efficiency.
Premium Plus cab
The material handler’s fixed cab riser provides 360-degree visibility and includes floor windows to help improve visibility when loading material. The new Premium Plus cab design includes small pillars and large windows, plus rearview, left-side and right-side-view cameras to enhance safety while operating. The rear cab door entry design features enclosed stairways and integrated lights to safely access the cab. Wide walkways provide quick and safe access to upper service platform maintenance areas.
Inside the cab, a wide seat adjusts to accommodate operators of all sizes, while easy-to-reach controls are positioned in front of the operator for comfortable machine control. Accommodating operators of all skill levels, the high-resolution, 25-cm touchscreen monitor presents the jobsite dashboard in an intuitive format.
Productivity applications are displayed on the monitor in grid view to easily read on the go, and touchscreen functionality is programmed to ensure continued job performance without any interruptions.
Standard cab avoidance assists with evading contact between the work tool attachment and cab, enhancing safety while operating and improving machine longevity. Automatic climate control provides comfortable operating temperatures throughout the shift, and storage compartments are located beneath and behind the seat, plus overhead and in the consoles to stow plenty of gear.
Images courtesy of Caterpillar Inc.
