Class: Large HEX (Heavy Excavator) range, smallest in Cat's heavy line but still a high-production machine
Design intent: Matched to load Cat 735 articulated trucks in 5-6 passes under 2 minutes
Key features: SmartBoom for faster truck loading and rock scraping cycles, Power Management with 3 working modes (High Power, Power Management, Economy), heavy counterweight for stability, box-section booms/sticks for high stress resistance, pressurized filtered cab with heated air-suspension seat, FOGS-ready cab structure.
Undercarriage options: Fixed, Long Fixed, and Variable Gauge - Variable Gauge gives higher ground clearance and over-side lift capacity