New Cat® 340 Excavator Offers Best-in-class Production
The new Cat® 340 Hydraulic Excavator features a more powerful engine, wider track, and 7.5-ton counterweight to increase productivity by 10% over the 2020 model year Cat 336. Its increased power and stability, combined with Next Generation electrohydraulic system efficiency, make it the best choice in the 40-tonne (45-ton) class for moving tons per hour.
“The 340 reaches a new level of performance,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for large hydraulic excavators. “Our additions make the machine more productive and stable with larger work tools, giving contractors more flexibility to complete a wider range of projects.”
Powerful & Rugged with Less Maintenance
The new excavator’s reinforced structures ensure long-term durability in harsh digging, truck loading, and hammer applications. The Cat C9.3B engine’s 14 million hours of service attest to its long-term reliability. Three engine modes match excavator power to the demands of the job while saving fuel. Power mode delivers maximum power to meet the most demanding tasks; Smart mode automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions to lower fuel consumption. Reducing engine speed to a constant 1500 rpm, Eco mode minimizes fuel consumption.
Synchronized 1,000-hour oil and fuel filter service intervals reduce downtime. The extended intervals also eliminate labor cost for nine oil and fuel filter changes and parts cost for 27 oil and fuel filters over 10,000 machine operating hours compared to many competitive 30 – 40-ton excavators.
High-ambient temperature capability of 52˚ C (125˚ F), cold-start capability at -18˚ C (0˚ F), and the ability to work at up to 4500 m (14,764 ft) above sea level make the 340 suitable for virtually any environment. Auto hydraulic warmup in cold temperatures gets the machine to work faster and prolongs the life of machine components. The air intake filter with pre-cleaner features high dust capacity, and a high-efficiency hydraulic fan offers optional automatic reverse to keep cores free from debris.
Product Link™ Collects Data Automatically
View information like location, hours, fuel usage, idle time, maintenance alerts, diagnostic codes, and machine health online through web and mobile applications.
Maximizing machine uptime, Remote Troubleshoot, and Remote Flash allow dealers to remotely connect with the machine to diagnose fault codes and update operating software.
Simple, Comfortable Operation
From Deluxe to Premium, Next Generation cab trim level options are available. Deluxe cabs come with a heated air-suspension seat, and Premium cabs come with a heated and ventilated air-suspension seat. Both have a tilt-up left-hand console for easier access in and out of the machine.
A touchscreen monitor and jog dial offers quick navigation through machine controls and provides easy access to the machine’s digital operator’s manual. The keyless pushbutton start is standard, and Bluetooth® key fob is available. An Operator ID passcode allows for engine starting, and Operator ID can quickly save and restore joystick button, response, and pattern preferences for individual operators.
Optional Cat Stick Steer Simplifies Travel & Turning
A host of standard technologies – Cat Payload on-board weighing, Grade Assist for maintaining grade, and 2D Grade with depth and slope indication – elevate operator efficiency and machine productivity. All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from top third-party technology suppliers. Operators can store up to four depth and slope offsets to quickly cut to grade without a grade checker. Auto Hammer Stop warns operators after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then shuts off the hammer after 30 seconds to prevent wear and tear. Auto Dig Boost and Auto Heavy Lift increase bucket penetration and lift capacity by 8%, and Lift Assist helps operators avoid tipping the machine.
More information about the new Cat 340 hydraulic excavator today.
The Cat® 352 Hydraulic Excavator
The new Cat® 352 Hydraulic Excavator combines more power and a heavier counterweight to work with larger tools. The result is greater production for more profit potential.
“Built for big jobs, the 352 delivers unmatched performance in its size class,” said Brian Abbott, Caterpillar global product manager for Large Hydraulic Excavators. “It can be equipped with high-capacity buckets to dig and load tons of material in fewer passes or large hammers to work in demanding quarry applications.”
The 352 Excavator offers a choice of fixed or variable gauge undercarriage. The variable gauge undercarriage retracts to a 2390-mm (7-ft, 10-in) width, making it much easier to transport.When expanded, it is 150 mm (6 in) wider than the fixed gauge undercarriage for greater stability.
Different cab trim level options are available.
- The Deluxe cab option comes with a heated air suspension seat.
- The Premium cab option comes with a heated and ventilated air suspension seat.
Both have a tilt-up left-hand console for easier access in and out of the machine. Optional Cat Stick Steer makes for easy excavator maneuvering through one-hand operation and includes cruise control for even easier traveling.
Full of Intuitive Features
- The 352 features a keyless pushbutton start with an available Bluetooth® key fob.
- Engine ignition can also be accomplished through an Operator ID passcode.
- The unique Operator ID can quickly save and restore joystick button, response, and pattern preferences for individual operators.
- The high-resolution touchscreen monitor offers quick navigation through machine controls and provides easy access to the digital operator’s manual.
Smart Technology
Standard Cat Grade technology boosts excavator productivity up to 45 percent. Cat 2D Grade indicates depth and slope on the in-cab monitor with auditory alerts, while standard Cat Grade Assist allows the excavator to stay on grade with single-lever digging. Upgrading to Cat Grade with Advanced 2D or Grade with 3D offers the ability to create and edit designs and efficiently complete more complex grading applications. All Cat Grade systems are compatible with radios and base stations from top third-party technology suppliers.
Several Unique Cat Innovations Included
- Operators can store up to four depth and slope offsets to quickly cut to grade without a grade checker.
- Providing real-time weight estimates without swinging the boom, Cat Payload on-board weighing helps achieve precise payload targets to improve operating efficiency. It can be combined with VisionLink® to remotely manage production targets.
- Cat Swing Assist automatically stops excavator swing at operator-defined setpoints in truck loading and trenching applications, increasing safety and conserving fuel.
- Auto hammer stop warns operators after 15 seconds of continuous firing and then shuts off the hammer after 30 seconds to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
- The 330-kW (443-hp) engine and electrohydraulic system efficiently power through difficult materials.
- Auto dig boost increases bucket penetration by 8% when encountering resistance in the cut, and auto heavy lift increases lift capacity by 8%, which comes in handy when picking up heavy loads like sandboxes and pipe. Auxiliary hydraulic options allow the use of a wide range of Cat attachments for greater versatility.
- Three engine modes match excavator power to the demands of the job. Smart mode automatically matches engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions to lower fuel consumption. Power mode delivers maximum power to meet the most demanding tasks. Eco mode reduces engine speed to a constant 1500 rpm to minimize fuel consumption.
Reliable Performance, Easy Maintenance
The 352 offers reliable performance in virtually any environment.
- Remote troubleshooting and remote flash let dealers connect with the machine before traveling to a jobsite to diagnose fault codes and update operating software.
- Product Link™ automatically collects vital machine operating information like location, hours, fuel usage, idle time, maintenance alerts, diagnostic codes, and machine health and shares it through web and mobile applications.
- The excavator offers high ambient temperature capability of 52˚ C (125˚ F), cold-start capability at -18˚ C (0˚ F), and can work at up to 4500 m (14,764 ft) above sea level. Prolonging the life of machine components, auto hydraulic warmup gets the machine to work faster in cold temperatures.
- The air intake filter with pre-cleaner features high dust capacity, and a high-efficiency hydraulic fan cools the engine on demand to reduce fuel consumption.
- Long-life fuel, oil, and air filters combine with synchronized 1,000-hour oil and fuel filter service intervals to reduce downtime. The extended intervals eliminate labor cost for nine oil and fuel filter changes and parts cost for 27 oil and fuel filters over 10,000 machine operating hours compared to many competitive models in its class.
More information about the new Cat 352 Hydraulic Excavator can be found by contacting the local Cat dealer or visiting the official Cat website.
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