New Grader for Large Mine Roads

Caterpillar released the Cat 24 Motor Grader for mine road maintenance. The grader is equipped with a 7.3-meter (m)- wide moldboard and is application-matched for medium to large mines running trucks with more than 180-metric-ton (mt)-payloads, the company reported. Standard Cat GRADE with Cross Slope improves operator productivity and haul road quality, which lowers truck tire wear, decreases rolling resistance and reduces premature tire failure, Cat reported.
The grader features 15% more low-end torque than the Cat 24M. An 11% increase in machine weight provides additional blade down pressure and tractive force to increase blading performance, Cat reported. The Cat C27 engine with ACERT technology prolongs target rebuild life by 33% over the C18 engine. The 533-mm, six-speed planetary transmission and improved rear-axle bevel gear and final drive extend lower power-train service life by up to 33%, the company reported.
Net power is 399 kilowatts (kW) to 518 kW. Operating weight is 73,344 kilograms. Top forward speed is 41.9 km/h. Top speed in reverse is 41.2 km/h. The grader is designed for quick component replacement, the company reported. The grader offers numerous safety features, to include 15 tie-off points, improved rearview visibility, and LED lights in the engine compartment. It is fi re suppression-ready and accommodates most fi re suppression systems, Cat reported. The Cat 24 is MineStar-ready, and comes standard with Cat VIMS and Product Link Elite, which delivers advanced machine operation reporting through VisionLink.

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