Caterpillar has release details of its forthcoming MH3295 material handler, promising that its electrohydraulic controls plus advanced Caterpillar technologies will help boost productivity on jobs that demand high performance.
The Cat MH3295 will have a dedicated swing pump for smooth, coordinated movement and a wide track undercarriage for optimum stability and performance.
Caterpillar senior global product consultant Vincent Migeotte explains: “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.
“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 material handler has a 17.6m reach plus two counterweight configurations. Its 4.8m track gauge retracts to 4.1m for transport. The wide operating track gauge combines with the undercarriage’s 7.2m to provide stable operation at extended reach.
The 405 kW (543 hp) Cat C18 engine meets EU Stage V emission standards and operators can match machine performance to the job at hand using three power modes – Power, Smart and Eco – to help save fuel. Giving operators control when needed, an advanced electrohydraulic system helps provide the optimum balance of power and efficiency.
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.
