Next Gen Cat 966 and 972 Wheel Loader Series Makes Big Efficiency Strides with Technology From: Caterpillar – Cat [Video]

Caterpillar brought standard technologies to update Cat 966 and 972 8- to 10-ton wheel loader series. Peoria says:

• consistently higher bucket fill factors increase productivity by up to 10%
• extended fluid and filter change intervals lower maintenance costs as much as 20%
• XE models’ continuous variable transmissions (CVT) improve fuel efficiencies up to 35%, and their prolonged service intervals cut maintenance costs up to 25%

Smart loaders, efficient operation

The four models come standard with Cat Payload with Assist for accurate (although not legal for trade) weighing of bucket payloads, so operators can load to a clear target. Real-time data is fed to the operator display and allows manual tip-off to improve final bucket adjustments and truck load accuracy.

The new CatAutodig feature with Auto Set Tires fully automates bucket loading to improve fill factors and reduce cycle time. Auto Set Tires with Autodig to boom up automatically entering the pile and transfer weight to the …