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Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovels
Next Generation Hydraulic Mining Shovels

CAT® NEXT GENERATION HYDRAULIC MINING SHOVELS

Next generation Cat® Hydraulic Mining Shovels will deliver significant benefits in terms of operator comfort and safety, productivity and efficiency, maintenance and support, technology and connectivity. But the one thing these updates all have in common is the philosophy behind their design: a focus on increasing the value they deliver to the mining operation.

Reliability is a key contributor to achieving that low-cost-per-ton performance. The most important outcome these shovels will deliver is the uptime mines need today and in the future.

Next generation Cat shovels incorporate many new functions and features designed to add value and boost safety throughout the entire loading operation. These updates fall into six main categories, each including a number of new features and benefits.

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State-of-the-art Cab

Next generation shovels are designed by operators — for operators. The cab is quieter and more comfortable and provides 40% greater visibility than previous cabs for increased safety and productivity.

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Engineered for the Future

While many next generation updates are available today, a focus on the future is key. Development follows an approach based on maximizing commonality and ongoing innovation — tied closely to mining companies’ energy transition goals.

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Enabled By Technology

Next generation shovel enhancements are focused on safety, productivity and reliability — and many are are made possible by technology. 

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Fully Integrated

Every next generation machine is 100% Cat designed, manufactured, integrated and supported — with common designs and componentry, fewer unique parts, easy-to-understand service literature and readily available parts.

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Electronic Architecture

An Optimized Electronic Architecture (OEA) integrates proven and validated Cat electronics to support productivity, safety and reliability improvements today and provide a platform that will seamlessly integrate future technologies. 

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Centers of Excellence

Every next generation shovel is tested and proven at our permanent validation facilities and through field follow programs — delivering a quality machine that is backed by service and support.

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