High-Efficiency Electric Drive System for Cat R2900 XE Underground Loader Reduces Fuel Consumption, GHG Emissions

The Cat R2900 XE underground loader features an innovative high-efficiency electric drive system, reducing fuel consumption and GHG emissions. It offers faster acceleration, improved strength, enhanced safety features, and advanced technology for optimal performance in underground mining operations.

Mon October 28, 2024 - National Edition
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The R2900 XE meets the underground mining industry's needs for bigger payloads, faster loading, reduced exhaust emissions and low total cost of ownership.

The diesel-electric Cat R2900 XE load-haul-dump (LHD) loader is built on the R2900G's platform, Caterpillar's most popular underground loader. It features optimized lift arm and component geometry plus load-sensing hydraulics to improve breakout force by 35 percent over the R2900G.

The R2900 XE meets the underground mining industry's needs for bigger payloads, faster loading, reduced exhaust emissions and low total cost of ownership.

Works fast in tough conditions and offers 52 percent quicker acceleration than the R2900G
Accelerates from 0-14.9 mph in 6.4 seconds for 7 percent higher speed on grade
Its higher 20.4-ton payload offers fast cycle times and a 3- to 4-pass match to the Cat AD63 truck for improved efficiency
The R2900 XE LHD features the field-proven switch reluctance (SR) electric drive system
No driveline or powertrain shock loads deliver smooth directional changing
Increased axle component size and four-gear planetary final drive groups provide greater strength and longer life than the R2900G
STIC (steering and transmission integrated control) steering provides maximum responsiveness and machine control
Two emergency exits plus optional rearview and forward- and rear-facing sideview cameras help to improve visibility to enhance safety for operators and workers
Autodig technology automates critical parts of the digging cycle to optimize loading and traction control for maximum tire life
Cat Payload Management (CPM) produces material management, cycle count, timing recording and wireless production detail reporting capabilities
Electric drive reduces the number of parts compared to mechanical drive systems
Standard Product Link Elite system for machine health monitoring boost connectivity and increases the availability of data provided by the R2900 XE

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