{"id":24628,"date":"2019-01-22T09:19:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T23:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=24628"},"modified":"2022-03-29T13:01:44","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T03:01:44","slug":"cat-release-new-990k-aggregate-handler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/cat-release-new-990k-aggregate-handler\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Release New 990K Aggregate Handler"},"content":{"rendered":"

Caterpillar has announced their new 990K aggregate handler, built to handle greater payloads (up to 25% more compared to the standard 990K) in aggregate applications. This means faster loading of trucks and movement of more material in load-and-carry management tasks. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe new 990K Aggregate Handler is built on the proven features of the 990K Wheel Loader<\/a>. The 990K powertrain provides powerful operation with superior fuel efficiency.\u201d
\n<\/span>\u2014Caterpillar<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Pictured: Cat 990K Aggregate Handler moves crushed stone. Source: cat.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Available in standard lift and high lift configurations, the 990K aggregate handler has increased capacity and high dump clearance to give Cat customers faster material handling at a lower cost per tonne. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>The Cat exclusive, field-proven impeller clutch torque converter uses a lock-up clutch, providing direct drive to boost fuel economy, trim cycle times, and reduce heat\u2014especially in load-and-carry applications. The system allows operators to balance rimpull and hydraulic power for optimum loading efficiency.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

As for the operator\u2019s station, the 990K offers the Cat Vital Information Management System (VIMS) 3G, which provides a range of features according to Caterpillar. \u201c[VIMS] provides customizable operator profiles, a cycle timer and an integral Payload Control System, which provides on-the-go payload weighing. The graphical information display is easy to use and keeps key information in front of the operator,\u201d they say.<\/span><\/p>\n

Complementing its sister machines, the smaller 968K and 988K aggregate handlers, this new release aggregate handler is not for quarry face or shot rock applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

990K Aggregate Features: \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n