The latest Cat material handler specifically designed for scrap applications – the model 345C MH – includes two-piece fronts for high levels of lift performance and working range whether operating in-close or at full reach. Units are available with a choice of two different stick lengths, including a 7.3 m (24-foot three-inch) material handling stick which gives a 16.5 m (54-foot two inch) maximum-reach front linkage, and a 9.1 m (29-foot 10-inch) material handling stick which gives a 18 m (59-foot) maximum-reach front linkage. These units utilize stress-relieving booms and sticks, and welded box-section structures are designed with thick, multi-plate fabrications in high stress areas, allowing for flex. Maximum-strength C13 engines with ACERT technology provide high levels of fuel economy as well as reduced wear, low sound and vibration levels, and they meet US EPA Tier III emissions regulations. 345C MH material handlers feature an advanced car body design and thicker car body plates, as well as robot-welded track roller frames. The hydraulic system as well as the upper frame on these units are specifically designed for the scrap and material handling market. Upper frames are built with high-strength material and thicker steel sections to handle increased swing loads developed with longer fronts and heavier counterweights. Other key features include: a Caterpillar 25 kW Solid State Generator Set which powers magnets up to 1,829 mm (72 inches) in diameter; a sealed grease track and a cab-mounted magnet system monitor/control; a wide 3,720 mm (12 foot two-inch) track gauge; a rotary selector switch, a Cat-built 1.9 m (six-foot five-inch) cab riser; and simplified service and maintenance.
