User manual CATERPILLAR 963D BROCHURE

[. . . ] 963D Track Loader ® Engine Engine Model Flywheel Power Buckets Capacity ­ General Purpose Capacity ­ Multi-Purpose Cat C6. 6 ACERTTM 141 kW 189 hp 2. 45 m3 1. 9 m3 3. 2 yd3 2. 48 yd3 ® Weights Operating Weight 20 220 kg 44, 577 lb 963D Track Loader The 963D has increased horsepower, excellent maneuverability and a redesigned operator cab for operator comfort. Engine ® Operator Station Monitoring System The 963D incorporates a new smooth, rounded gauge cluster with integral defroster vents. Together with the optional Cat® Messenger, it displays all necessary information within the operator's normal line of sight. 8 The Cat C6. 6 ACERT engine utilizes Experience a high level of efficiency, the Caterpillar® Common Rail fuel comfort and productivity with the new delivery system. The cab features a new performance, durability, serviceability, gauge cluster, a fully air-suspension and fuel economy, it meets EPA Tier 3, seat, the new seat mounted controls, EU Stage IIIa and Japan Ministry of an automatic air climate control and Land, Infrastructure & Transport Step 3 provides excellent visibility. [. . . ] Tilt and lift kickouts are set by positioning the bucket or work tool and setting a rocker switch in the cab. · · · 10 Structure Durable Slab section Frame and Loader Front End: Durable with increased space for larger components. Z-Bar linkage. Breakout force is exceptionally high due to mechanical advantage of Z-bar linkage design, and hydraulic pressure applied to the head end of the tilt cylinder. Using a single tilt cylinder and linkage provides the operator a better view of the work area, bucket, and cutting edge. The 963D linkage has fewer grease points compared to other linkage designs because every pin joint is sealed to keep grease in and dirt out. Fewer grease points and sealed pins means less downtime for maintenance allowing more working hours between servicing. The two arms are welded into a single unit, using a weld-fabricated cross-tube. The fabricated cross-tube and tilt lever use forging at high stress points to spread the loads for long life. The 963D linkage design combines the advantages of strength and durability with minimum structural weight, so that productivity is not penalized by excess weight in the linkage. Mainframe and Loader Tower. The 963D Main Frame and Loader Tower is a single, slab rails with reinforced cross members, with castings and forgings incorporated at points of high stress, to distribute those stresses over wider areas for long structural life. The part of the frame below the engine and operator's station consists of two Slab-section side-frame rails, which are joined at the rear by a box-section cross member. The Slab-section 963D frame resists twisting and impact forces to provide a solid foundation for all the components it supports. Mounting points for the final drives, pivot shafts, and platform are built into each mainframe side rail. The frame side plates are made of mild steel, which provides strength and resists shock and bending stresses. "Deep penetrating", "Backed up" welds are used for maximum strength. Loader tower. The one slab plate continues forward to become one side of the loader tower in order to provide a smooth transition to loads from linkages to the mainframe rails. The loader tower provides a solid mount for lift arms, lift cylinders, and Z-bar tilt cylinder. A box-section cross member is welded below the two inboard loader tower plates to add strength. The equalizer bar, which connects the track roller frames to the main frame, is mounted below the loader tower. The result is an integrated main frame and loader tower assembly which will accommodate maximum load capability. The engine is at the rear, where its weight serves as a "working counterweight" to balance the machine for full bucket loads without adding inefficient "dead" weight. 11 SystemOneTM Undercarriage The SystemOne undercarriage was designed exclusively for Caterpillar machines to reduce customers' operating costs, downtime and maintenance intervals. Revolutionary Undercarriage. SystemOneTM is the latest innovation in a century of undercarriage leadership. It was designed to reduce customers' operating costs and maintenance intervals. [. . . ] Technical experts at the dealership and Caterpillar can provide additional assistance to field service technicians as needed. When on-site repair isn't enough, Cat dealerships are fully equipped to service your loader quickly. The fan and the grill swing open, providing excellent access for clean-out and maintenance. The Engine Control ECM monitors the status of a switch that is mounted behind a cover at the rear of the machine, allowing the machine to be shut down from ground level in emergency situations. [. . . ]