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In a world of minor equipment improvements, it can take quite a bit to get the industrial equipment industry excited anymore. Well, that is not the case with the new Cat MH3050 Material Handler—a model with a lot of things to be excited about.
Power and Efficiency: The Advanced Electrohydraulic System
The MH3050 is powered by the Cat C9.3B engine, capable of operating on up to B20 biodiesel. This powerful engine meets EU Stage V and U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, and its maintenance-free after-treatment system lExowers operating costs while maximizing machine uptime. The machine also offers the choice between Power, Smart, and Economy modes—allowing operators to fine-tune power requirements to the task at hand and lower fuel consumption without sacrificing performance.
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Reach and Flexibility: Boom and Stick Offerings
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The boom and stick offerings on the MH3050 combine to provide up to 18 m (59’3”) of reach, allowing operators to move more material without repositioning the machine. The MH3050 also offers high swing torque, enabling quick movement of material. The standard SmartBoom™ allows the boom to freely travel up and down without using pump flow, allowing operators to focus on stick and grapple control for a more fuel-efficient cycle. A range of attachments are available, increasing operating flexibility, and an optional 25 kW generator is available ex-factory for magnet applications.
Safety and Protection: Standard Technologies
The MH3050 is designed with safety at its core. Standard technologies such as E-fence prevent the machine from moving outside operator-defined envelopes, while Cab Avoidance stops any potential contact between the attachment and the cab. Cat Payload helps achieve precise load targets to improve operating efficiency. With grapple and clamshell attachments, operators can pick up a load of material and get a real-time weight estimate without swinging. Operator ID, requiring a PIN code to start the engine, inhibits the machine from unauthorized operation.
Comfort and Visibility: Reimagined Cab Design
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When it comes to the MH3050 can, premium features come standard. The can features joystick steering to eliminate the steering column and improve forward visibility, legroom, and ease of cab entry. All controls are conveniently positioned in front of and within easy reach—avoiding unnecessary movements. A large, high-resolution touchscreen monitor with jog-dial offers easy navigation of the intuitive operator controls. The hydraulic cab riser with a new dampening system improves all-around visibility and provides cushion from external vibrations.
Serviceability: Built to Last and Simplifying Maintenance
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The MH3050 is designed for easy maintenance and lasting performance. The new hydraulic oil filter lasts 50% longer than previous designs, improving filtration and increasing change intervals to 3,000 operating hours.
New anti-drain valves keep the hydraulic oil clean during filter replacement, and all fuel filters feature a coordinated 1,000-operating-hour change interval to reduce maintenance requirements. Standard auto-lube simplifies maintenance by automatically keeping the machine greased from the swing bearing and cab riser to the stick end. Operators can conveniently track filter life and maintenance intervals on the in-cab high-resolution monitor, and the high-efficiency cooling fan features a standard automatic reverse function to keep the cores clean, maximizing machine uptime.
There's little doubt that the new Cat MH3050 Material Handler will begin to set many new standards in performance, comfort, and reliability for the construction industry.
You're invited to learn about the Cat MH3050 Material Handler on the company's official website.