At the 11th International Mining & Machinery Exhibition (IMME) from December 5 to 8 in Kolkata, which will be attended by IM, Caterpillar will present a range of equipment. Caterpillar Global Mining, working with two regional Cat dealers, Tractors India Private Ltd (TIPL) and Gmmco, also will showcase the very high level of product support available through Cat dealers. International Mining also has a booth at the exhibition – come and see us.
Specific machines on display at IMME include three Cat trucks. The 770G is a 36 t capacity model designed and built for demanding construction, quarry and mining applications. The 770G features an efficient Cat engine and drive train configured to deliver high production and lowest cost per tonne while an extensive list of options enables customers to configure their trucks to match their applications and their business objectives. The 777D on display represents the most popular large off-highway truck in Caterpillar history, with the current model having a capacity of 91 t. More than 14,000 Cat 777’s have gone to work since Caterpillar introduced the model in 1974, and the 777 fleet has accumulated about 550 million operating hours – “a testament to its reliability and durability.”
The 773B on display “demonstrates the durability and low life-cycle costs that Cat trucks achieve.” The truck has accumulated about 60,000 operating hours and has been rebuilt by Cat dealers to perform as new. The rebuilt 773B, with a 54 t payload capacity, is described as “a single example of the capabilities that Cat dealers bring to bear to help customers keep costs down and productivity up.”
Also on display is a 988H wheel loader, featuring a payload of 11.4 t and net power of 373 kW. More than 4,000 Cat 988 loaders currently are working in mines, quarries and construction sites. The most recent model includes a new Positive Flow Control (PFC) implement hydraulic system, designed to boost loading performance and save fuel. Complementing the PFC system are redesigned buckets, which load easier and increase fill factors, plus loader linkage changes that add breakout power. New fuel management features increase fuel-saving potential.