Gulf Construction Online - Cat boosts features in new off-highway F series

Materials Handling

Cat boosts features in new off-highway F series

01 December 2006

Caterpillar has launched three new off-highway trucks which incorporate new features to enhance reliability, durability, productivity and operator comfort while lowering owning and operating costs.

“Each model in the F series – the 773F, 775F and 777F – has a new engine, modular radiator, enhanced transmission, all-hydraulic brakes and a new operator station. The new trucks offer well-designed access for operators and service personnel with a new information system, Cat Messenger, that aids both maintenance and machine information for technicians and operators,” says Mia Karlsson, media relations spokeswoman for Caterpillar.
The 773F and 775F are designed for quarry and construction applications in the 54.4-tonne and 63.5-tonne payload classes and replace the existing 773E and 775E. The 777F is in the 91-tonne payload class and it replaces the 777D.
Elaborating on the range, she says: “A variety of body configurations for the 773F and 775F are available to achieve optimum capacity and durability and to lower the costs per tonne. Caterpillar now offers dual slope and flat floor body systems with three different steel liner packages and two rubber liner packages on the 773F and 775F.
“The F-series trucks feature Cat engines with Acert technology for fuel-efficient operation, emissions compliance and responsive, reliable performance that ensures maximum uptime and fast cycle times.
“The 773F and 775F both use the Cat C27 engine producing net power of 524 kW in the 773F and 552 kW in the 775F, while the 777F has a Cat C32 engine with a net power of 700 kW.
“Valuable machine information is available through Cat Messenger, which provides real-time and stored machine performance and diagnostic data..
“The efficient combustion technology of the Acert engine lowers the operating costs by enabling a 500-hour engine service interval for each of the trucks – twice that of the previous truck models, while the new trucks use the same all-new, world-class operator station, designed to provide superior operator comfort and control.
“The cab has 100 per cent more glass area for improved visibility, 18 per cent more interior space and more than 175 mm increased width than the previous models,” she says. “A new ergonomic layout of controls promotes operator efficiency and reduces operator fatigue. The seat is now in the centre of the cab, which provides additional room and walk-in comfort. The new air-conditioning system produces greater airflow and even temperature throughout the cab.”
An optional HID lighting package provides superior night-time visibility. Also an optional camera system provides a view to the rear of the truck through a 17.78 cm LCD colour monitor in the cab.