Also on display will be a 12.2-m-long (40-ft-long) PGS 1260 HD Energy Storage System (ESS) module, which offers energy storage for charging battery electric machines, and the Cat MEC500, which provides mobile equipment charging for the underground mining industry.

“Since MINExpo 2021, our teams have made incredible progress with the development of our electric technology and supporting solutions,” comments Brian Weller, vice president of electrification, Caterpillar Resource Industries. “We have been working side-by-side with select customers to accelerate the deployment of Caterpillar’s first battery-electric haul trucks. These machines will soon be operating at our customers’ sites where they will be tested and validated across a variety of applications.”
 

Caterpillar is set to launch two new technology offerings to the MineStar ecosystem at the show:

• Delivering the next layer of safety, the Collision Awareness System (CAS) is a site-wide solution that uses the latest in technology advancements to enhance situational awareness by warning operators of potential machine interactions before they have a chance to happen. CAS will be highlighted on the 995 and 798.
• A new office application for Payload Management expands the payload tracking technology to Cat Electric Rope Shovels and Draglines.

Showcasing the capabilities of MineStar Command technology, two remote operating stations will give visitors the chance to operate a dozer or rotary blasthole drill located hundreds of miles away from the Caterpillar exhibit. A third station will offer simulations of Cat Command for underground, demonstrating the technology’s versatility and ease of use.

Virtual reality experiences will allow attendees to experience the Cat 7495 Electric Rope Shovel and 6060 Hydraulic Mining Shovel.

“Customers will experience our latest technology innovations and autonomous developments throughout the Caterpillar show floor at MINExpo,” says Sean McGinnis, vice president and general manager of technology and global sales support for Caterpillar. “Mine site automation makes significant impacts in operations and not just with autonomous haulage. Today, we have customers around the world utilizing our autonomous solutions for drilling, loading, dozing, hauling and underground, and we are working with many customers to develop the autonomous sites of tomorrow.”
 

An integrated aftermarket solutions area will highlight options available that help Cat equipment owners maximize uptime and improve the performance of their machines.

In addition to Ground Engaging Tools and a mobile hose and coupling van, this area will be staffed by team members who can engage with visitors on a range of topics, including repair options, parts and component remanufacturing, machine rebuilds, various truck body options, and bucket choices. Also, a range of 3D printed parts will be on display along with multiple engine exhibits, including the Cat C32, upgraded 3512 E and C175 cutaway.
 

Machines planned for the display include:

• The 798 AC Mining Truck, which features a refreshed cab for operating at high altitudes plus a three-piece window design to improve visibility.
• The latest next generation loader, the recently introduced Cat 995 will be equipped with a 27.5 m³ (36 yd³) and Cat Advansys™ 230 GET system to move more material with less downtime. Built to the same size as the 994K, the 995 features a higher rated payload and demonstrates 21% higher efficiency and 24% more production than the 994K in equal operating mode.
• The diesel electric R2900 XE LHD features optimized lift arm and component geometry plus load-sensing hydraulics to improve breakout force. Compared to its predecessor, the R2900 XE LHD also delivers 52% quicker acceleration, 7% higher speed on grade and up to a 20% increase in productivity
• Beyond producing zero exhaust emissions, the battery electric R1700 XE LHD boasts a 15-tonne (33,069-lb) payload, 18 kph (11.2 mph) fully loaded top speed and up to 2.5 hours of aggressive run time between charges.
• The Cat 24 motor grader will represent the range of haul road maintenance machines that includes the 14, 16 and 18 models. The 24’s High-Performance Circle (HPC) provides a 16,000-hour service life and eliminates frequent inspection, wear strip replacement and circle shoe adjustments. It will be displayed with the 8.5-m (28-ft) moldboard option—16% longer than the standard blade.
• The largest Cat drill rig, the exhibited MD6310 rotary drill shares a common platform, parts, components and technologies across the product line. Ideal for high-production drilling on 12- and 15-m (39.4- and 49.2-ft) bench heights, it is capable of drilling up to 311-mm (12.25-in) hole diameters and offers up to 30˚ angle hole drilling for cast blasting.