Mining Magazine July 2014 | Page 16

MACHINERY
CATERPILLAR Caterpillar Inc . is the grand-daddy of manufacturing excellence . The American corporation , which designs , manufactures , markets and sells machinery and engines for the construction and mining industry , is the king of innovation . The company produces some of the most respected and reliable equipment the mining industry has to offer .
The company ’ s newest invention – Cat R3000H Loader – is the latest in Caterpillar ’ s strive for excellence .
The load-haul-dump machine ( LHD ) is the largest loader ever manufactured by Caterpillar .
The new Cat 3000H LHD provides an increase in truck loading capacity , enhanced digging and breakout performance , faster speeds on grade , a strengthened front frame , and an available Ventilation Reduction Package that will lower both machine and mine operating costs .
“ We designed our LHD ’ s and underground trucks to contain a high
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