User manual CATERPILLAR 8000 BROCHURE

[. . . ] The benefits include: · · · Lowered fuel consumption Improved hydraulic response, giving the operator a better feel and control of the forks Improved power efficiency and lower system heat 3 100% Rimpull Selected 20% Rimpull Selected (20% R impu ll) Brake s Left Pedal Fuel Efficiency Minimizing costs Auto Idle Kickdown (988 only) If an operator is not actively operating a machine for a period of time, the AIK system will temporarily reduce engine speed to save fuel. The system will automatically resume the engine speed at the previous setting when the operator engages the implement control pod, the F-N-R switch or the STIC steer. Idle Shutdown (988 only) The engine will automatically shut down after the machine has been in a safe idling state for an extended amount of time. The operator in the cab will be audibly and visually warned before the system shuts down. Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) and Rimpull Control System ICTC combined with the RCS allows the operator maximum flexibility in modulating rimpull Left brake pedal modulates rimpull from 100 to 25 percent for reduced tire slippage and wear. [. . . ] RCS reduces the potential for wheel slippage without reducing the hydraulic efficiency. An in-cab switch allows the operator to set a percentage of maximum rimpull to meet operating conditions. Four settings are available, and operators can set rimpull at 60, 70, 80 or 90 percent. Torque Converter Lock-Up Clutch A lock-up clutch torque converter provides direct drive efficiency which translates into improved fuel economy in a millyard application. 4 Reliability Maximizing uptime, long life ­ it's what you expect from your Cat Wheel Loader Structures Cat Large Wheel Loader structures are designed with superior durability for multiple machine rebuilds by combining the use of robotic welding and castings in critical high stress areas. More than 80 percent of the machine structure is robotically welded to provide highly consistent welds and increased strength. Castings are also used in several areas to increase strength by helping spread the loads and reduce the number of parts. Front Frame and Rear Frame Highly engineered and a field proven combination, Cat Large Wheel Loaders use high strength plates and castings which distribute loads and increase structural robustness. A key differentiator from other manufactures machines is the box section rear frame and box section loader tower. The box section absorbs tensional forces generated in a loading cycle, maintaining alignment for hitch pins and driveline. The box shaped loader tower resists shock and torsional loads, maintaining hitch and loader linkage pin alignment, maximizing pin life. Axle-Shaft, Oil Disc Brakes These brakes are adjustment free, fully hydraulic and completely sealed. Disc face grooves provide cooling even when brakes are applied for a longer component life. · Ergonomic controls are fully adjustable and designed for low-effort comfort. Switches and controls for various systems are located within easy reach of the operator. · Caterpillar Monitoring System (EMS-III) provides information on machine's major components. This includes gauge displays for the fuel tank level; temperature gauges for the engine coolant, torque converter and hydraulic oil; tachometer analog gauge with digital readout for gear selection and ground speed and a monitoring system. · Optional features are available for improved visibility. These options include a rear vision camera to clearly monitor movement behind the wheel loader and high intensity discharge (HID) lights for greater visibility at night. 8 Versatility Work Tool options to meet your needs Forks and Buckets Available for both the 988H and 8000, Millyard and Logging Forks are designed to move wood in the millyard. Woodchip Buckets are designed with performance characteristics to bring productivity and fuel efficiency to load-and-carry work in the yard. 1 Millyard Forks: A single top clamp closes down between the tines, allowing individual logs to be picked and placed with ease. An open, high visibility design allows operators to see the job at hand, work faster and more efficiently. [. . . ] An open, high visibility design allows operators to see the job at hand, work faster and more efficiently. 2 Logging Forks: Dual top clamps close down to the tine tips, their curvature maximizes carry capacity. Built to match the task of unloading trucks. [. . . ]