Caterpillar Heavy Equipment
The maker of Caterpillar heavy equipment, Caterpillar Inc., produces over 300 high-quality machines. Donning the company’s signature color of gold, these rugged machines are designed to move or transport earth, hoist large objects, clear debris, just to name a few of their wide range of capabilities.
A commonly used machine is the wheel dozer, a high-production workhorse that combines the capabilities of track-type tractors. They’re capable of scraping the bulk of materials such as dirt or sand from surfaces, and moving and carrying just about anything that can fit into its bucket.
The 814F Series 2 Wheel Dozer, one of the many top-performing Caterpillar heavy equipment family of products, has a very comfortable operator station. This is an enclosed “cockpit” that protects the operator from outside debris. With a 360 degree view, operators stress levels are reduced and therefore more productive. Using an advanced diagnostic system that monitors key machine functionality, the operator is notified whenever there is a problem.
The operator can easily view several types of gauges that convey fuel level, hydraulic oil, engine coolant temperature, engine RPM, and more. This dozer even provides for convenient storage space that can be utilized for lunch box stowaway, cup holder, and other personal items.
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Like other products made by Caterpillar, robotic welding is used on up to 90 percent of the 814F Series 2. Castings in several areas increase strength that spread loads and reduce the number of parts. This process results in consistent welds with deep plate penetration fusion providing for increased durability and fatigue strength. The computer controlled machining ensures the alignment of pin bore, axle pad, cab mount and transmission/engine components.
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