R3000H

Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders R3000H

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Key Specs

Engine Model
Cat® C15
Cat® C15
Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
401 hp
299 kW
Nominal Payload Capacity
44092 lb
20000 kg

Overview

Super Productive and Built to Last

Our largest underground loader, the Cat® R3000H is a low-cost specialist. Designed for the largest underground mines, it’s a super-productive, durable machine that delivers high performance and long life to lower cost per ton and overall cost of ownership. Safety comes standard, with most safety features built in — including an Operator Present System that protects the machine and operator from uncontrolled machine movements.
Its 100% Caterpillar designed and manufactured powertrain components deliver top reliability and performance. And its durable frame and components combine with improved serviceability to deliver the high uptime you demand.

Benefits

Safety-Infused

Most safety features come standard, including Operator Present System

Built-In Power & Performance

100% Cat Powertrain, high performance long-term durability and ease of maintenance

Updated & Super Productive

Designed for the world’s largest underground mines and specializes in lowering costs

Product Specifications for R3000H

Engine Model Cat® C15 Cat® C15
Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002 401 hp 299 kW
Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002 401 hp 299 kW
Bore 5.4 in 137.2 mm
Stroke 6.8 in 171.5 mm
Displacement 927.6 in³ 15.2 l
Note (1) Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard. Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2) All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F). All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (3) No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines. No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines.
Note (4) Optional Ventilation Reduction package available. Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
Note (5) Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available. Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.
Nominal Payload Capacity 44092 lb 20000 kg
Gross Machine Mass 180779 lb 82000 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal 104199 lb 47264 kg
Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal 88191 lb 40003 kg
Breakout Force - SAE 61773 lb 28020 kg
Operating Mass* 128448 lb 58263 kg
Operating Mass* - Front Axle 54558 lb 24747 kg
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle 73853 lb 33499 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* 172540 lb 78263 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle 125187 lb 56784 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle 47316 lb 21462 kg
Note *Calculated weight. *Calculated weight.
Forward - 1 3 mile/h 4.9 km/h
Forward - 2 5.7 mile/h 9.1 km/h
Forward - 3 10.2 mile/h 16.4 km/h
Forward - 4 17.5 mile/h 28.2 km/h
Reverse - 1 4.1 mile/h 6.6 km/h
Reverse - 2 7.1 mile/h 11.5 km/h
Reverse - 3 12.7 mile/h 20.5 km/h
Reverse - 4 19.4 mile/h 31.3 km/h
Raise 8.8 s 8.8 s
Dump 1.85 s 1.85 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down 3.54 s 3.54 s
Total Cycle Time 14.2 s 14.2 s
Bucket Capacities 8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³) 8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)
Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket 11.6 yd³ 8.9 m³
Dump Bucket - 2 12.4 yd³ 9.5 m³
Dump Bucket - 3 13.7 yd³ 10.5 m³
Light Material Bucket 15.2 yd³ 11.6 m³
Outside Clearance Radius** 296.7 in 7536 mm
Inner Clearance Radius** 127.8 in 3247 mm
Axle Oscillation 8 ° 8 °
Articulation Angle 42.5 ° 42.5 °
Note **Clearance dimensions are for reference only. **Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
Tire Size 35/65 R33 35/65 R33
Engine Crankcase 9 gal (US) 34 l
Transmission 16.4 gal (US) 62 l
Hydraulic Tank 37 gal (US) 140 l
Cooling System 19.8 gal (US) 75 l
Front Differential and Final Drives 31.4 gal (US) 119 l
Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System 42 gal (US) 159 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System 44.1 gal (US) 167 l
Fuel Tank 406.5 gal (US) 1539 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives 33.5 gal (US) 127 l
Standards Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab

R3000H Standard Equipment

TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS

  • Tires Arrangements: Tires Must Be Selected From the Mandatory Attachments Section, Choose Between:
    – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSNT, Bridgestone
    – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSDL, Bridgestone
  • Rims (set of four):
    – Five Piece, Tubeless

ELECTRICAL

  • Alarm, Reversing
  • Alternator, 95 Amp
  • Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
  • Batteries, Low Maintenance
  • Diagnostic Connector
  • Engine Shutdown Switch
  • Lighting:
    – External, Front, Rear, Halogen
    – Stop, Dual, Halogen
  • Receptacle Group, Auxiliary Start
  • Starter, Electric, 24-Volt
  • Starting and Charging System

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Automatic Brake Application (ABA)
  • Cab Enclosed:
    – ROPS/FOPS Certified
    – Air Conditioning
    – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
    – Dome Light
    – Heater
    – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
    – Salt Resistant Air Conditioner
  • Caterpillar Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS), (dash instrumental panels)
  • Horns, Electric
  • Instrumentation/Gauges:
    – Speedometer/Tachometer
    – Fuel Level
    – Hydraulic Oil Temperature
    – Engine Coolant Temperature
  • Operator Presence System
  • Light, Warning, Residual Brake
  • Low Hydraulic Level Warning
  • Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls (single joystick)
  • Seat:
    – Seat, Suspension, Vinyl
  • Seat Belt, Retractable

POWER TRAIN

  • Brakes, Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Spring Applied, Fluid Released (SAFR™)
  • Engine:
    – Cat C15 6 Cylinder Diesel
    – Air-To-Air Aftercooler (ATAAC)
  • Exhaust:
    – Particulate Filter, Flow Thru
    – Particulate Filter, Wall Flow
  • Filter, Engine, Remote Mounted
  • Fuel Adapters:
    – Standard Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Priming Aid
  • Park Brake Switch Engagement, Choose Between:
    – Push to Apply
    – Pull to Apply
  • Precleaner, Engine Air Intake
  • Torque Converter with Automatic Lock-Up Clutch
  • Transmission, Automatic Planetary Powershift (4F/4R)
  • Transmission Neutralizer

OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT

  • Windows:
    – Single Pane
  • Brake Axle Cooling
  • Brake Light
  • Cap, Radiator, Manual Release
  • Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler
  • Dump Bucket (8.9 m3/11.6 yd3)
  • Bucket Lip:
    – Modular Weld-On
    – Lip Weldings – Full Weld Edge or Tack Weld Edge and Corners
  • Decals, International Picto Graphics
  • Fenders, Front, Rear
  • Firewall
  • Fuel Systems:
    – Dual Fuel Tanks
    – Fuel System Manual Shut Off Taps
  • Guards, Engine and Transmission
  • Handholds (Access On/Off Top Deck)
  • Lift Arm Positioner for Return to Dig
  • Radiator Grill, Swing Out
  • Service Oil Sample
  • Valve, Drain, Transmission Oil Filter
  • Valve, Hydraulic, Standard

R3000H Optional Equipment

POWER TRAIN

  • Engine Options:
    – Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
    – VR Engine, Flow Thru Ready
    – Engine, Tier 3
  • Exhaust:
    – Exhaust, Purifier, Muffler
  • Fuel Adapters:
    – Standard Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
    – Fast Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
    – Fast Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
  • Secondary Steering System

ELECTRICAL

  • Battery Disconnect Switch, In Cab
  • Lighting:
    – Cat LED Worklights

OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

  • Camera, Color Rear Facing
  • Duct, Air, Flow Diverter
  • Idle Timer (enclosed cab)
  • Instrumentation/Gauges:
    – Brake Pressure
  • Seat:
    – Seat, Suspension, Tee, Vinyl
    – Seat, Suspension, Air, Vinyl
    – Seat Cover

TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS

  • Command for Underground*
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
  • Payload System, Loadrite
  • Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver) – RCT
  • *Please consult with your Regional Commercial or Technology Representative prior to upgrading your machine to Command for Underground.

TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS

  • Rim Identification Numbering
  • Spare Rim, Tubeless

OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

  • Brake release arrangements:
    – Recovery hook
    – Recovery bar
  • Buckets:
    – Various Sizes, Dump (9.5 m3/12.4 yd3, 10.5 m3/13.7 yd3)
    – Light Materials, Dump (11.6 m3/15.2 yd3)
    – Light Materials, Dump, Uninstalled (11.5 m3/15.0 yd3)*
  • Bucket Lip:
    – Bolt On Lips
    – Durilock
  • Ground Engaging Tools (GET):
    – Cutting Edge, Cat Weld-On
    – Cutting Edge, Bolt-On Half Arrow
    – Cutting Edge, Shrouds, Durilock
    – Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS) – Bucket Lip Protection
    – Heel Shrouds
    – Wear Bars
    – Liners
    – Overflow Guard
  • Faster Fill and Evacuation Systems:
    – Engine, Fast Fill
    – Radiator, Fast Fill
    – Hydraulic, Fast Fill
    – Transmission, Fast Fill
  • Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-On
  • Fire Suppression System:
    – Foam, Water Based
  • Fluids:
    – Arctic Coolant
    – Arctic Fuel
  • Guard, Light and Window
  • Handrails
  • Lubrication System:
    – Automatic
    – Centralized
  • Mine Transfer
  • Reversible Steering
  • Reflective Tape
  • Ride Control System
  • Service Tools:
    – Collet Jacking Bolts
    – Recovery Bar
  • Vandalism Protection
  • Windows:
    – Dual Pane
  • Wear Protection Bars:
    – Cab/ROPS
    – Hydraulic Tank
    – Radiator

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