User manual CATERPILLAR 824H BROCHURE

[. . . ] 824H Wheel Dozer ® Engine Engine Model Gross Power Net Power Weights Operating Weight Blade Specifications Blade Capacities Cat® C15 diesel with ACERTTM Technology 299 kW 401 hp 264 kW 354 hp 28 724 kg 63, 325 lb 4. 67 m3-16 m3 (6. 1 yd3-21 yd3) 824H Wheel Dozer Representing a long-standing commitment to quality and performance, this rugged, powerful machine is designed and built for tough applications. Power Train The 824H uses the Cat C15 diesel engine with ACERTTM Technology which is U. S. Smooth, consistent shifting with fingertip control and electronic controls contribute to increased levels of productivity. 4 Hydraulics The 824H uses electro-hydraulics for ease of operation and operator comfort. The new Automatic Blade Positioning (ABP) helps to improve the productivity of your machine. [. . . ] Built specifically to handle greater amounts of rimpull, the 824H can readily push its weight plus the weight of the material for long distances in heavy dozing applications. The spread hitch design improves load distribution by reducing loads to the hitch bearings. The large center hitch design improves hydraulic line routing and makes service access easier. Upper and Lower Hitch Pins. Box-style sections in the hitch pins and crossmember assembly improve frame structure strength. A rubber isolation mount design reduces noise and vibration. 7 Blades Multiple box-section construction with heat treated moldboard and DH-2 steel edges and end bits contribute to long life. · Extended Wear Bulldozer Arrangement. The Extended Wear bulldozer arrangement is designed for moving large loads over long distances in harsh conditions. It consists of a 6. 9 m3 (9 yd3) U-blade with Abrasion Resistant Material (ARM) on the front and sides, cutting edges, push arms and integrated cylinder guards, and a heavy-duty stabilizer. The coal blade can increase coal capacity up to 50 percent per cycle over standard U-blades. The woodchip U-blade has a unique wing configuration that provides aggressive side setting into the chip pile, quickly knocking down stacked chips and loading the blade. The 824H excels at high production dozing and spreading fill, backfilling, stockpiling, charging hoppers, maintaining haul roads and cleaning up around job sites. Contact your Cat® dealer for blade options and availability that include: · Straight Blade. Straight blade is used for general work. Universal Bulldozer Arrangement. 6. 9 m3 (9 yd3) Universal blade for moving large loads over a long distance while retaining control of the load. Ask your Cat dealer about Cat Work Tool or Custom options. 8 Optional Features Available options can augment the 824H and meet your needs. Full Coverage Fenders. The front fenders extend beyond the outermost surface of the machine to prevent mud from splattering the front and side windows and to keep rocks from flying into window glass. The optional full coverage fender package includes front fenders with mud flaps. Full coverage rear fenders extend to the bumper, along with a rear rubber (lateral) fender extension to ensure the entire tire width is covered. For each specific application, there is a correct machine weight for proper balancing of traction, flotation, mobility and response. The pod is situated at an 18 degree angle for natural wrist positioning. The actuation button for the blade tip function is located on the joystick, providing total blade control. The cab features room for a lunch cooler, insulated bottle, cup and other personal items. A 12-volt, 15-amp converter, speakers, antenna, all wiring and brackets for a communications or entertainment radio is provided. [. . . ] Cat dealers use a worldwide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize downtime. You receive the same warranty and reliability as new products at cost savings of 40 to 70 percent. Your Cat dealer has training video tapes, literature, application and equipment training courses and other ideas to help you increase productivity. More equipment buyers are planning for effective maintenance before buying equipment. [. . . ]