Australian Earthmoving – June 2018

Caterpillar, in conjunction with Hastings Deering,
has expanded its hydraulic excavator product line
with the addition of three new models, available in
Queensland in the first half of 2018.
Three Next Generation 20-ton size class excavators
— the 320 GC, 320 and 323 — will increase operating
efficiency, lower fuel and maintenance costs, and
improve operator comfort compared to previous
models.

Hastings Deering Sales Manager for Hydraulic
Excavators, Brett Lenz, said: "Our customers will see
up to 45% efficiency improvement for the operator,
up to 25% reduction in fuel consumption, and up
to 15% maintenance cost reduction - this is game
changing."

“Caterpillar have invested significantly into their
products and services to make sure Hastings Deering
satisfies their customers by giving them what they
have been asking for. As a result, we have seen an
unprecedented amount of demand for this new
platform," Lenz added.

The new excavators offer unique combinations of
purpose-built features designed to match customers’
productivity and cost targets.
The new Cat 320 and 323 boast the industry’s highest
level of standard factory-equipped technology to
boost productivity. Both models are equipped with
integrated Cat Connect Technology, which increases
operating efficiency by up to 45 percent over
traditional grading operations.

The efficient machines consume 20 to 25 percent
less fuel than the previous, corresponding models.
New Smart mode operation automatically matches
engine and hydraulic power to digging conditions,

optimizing both fuel consumption and performance.

Offering extended and more synchronized

maintenance intervals, the new Cat excavators do

more work at a lower cost and reduce maintenance

costs by up to 15 percent over the previous series.

Featuring higher dirt capacity, the new Cat hydraulic

return filter boasts a 3,000-hour service life, a 50

percent increase over previous filters. A new Cat air

filter with integrated pre-cleaner and primary and

secondary filters extends service life to 1,000 hours,

a 100 percent increase over previous designs, while a

new fuel tank cap filter extends service life to 2,000

hours.

All Next Generation Cat Excavator cabs come

equipped with standard features like; keyless push-

button start, large standard 8” touchscreen and 10”

touchscreen (Option with 360-degree Birdseye)

monitors with jog dial keys for control and sound-

suppressed rollover protective structures (ROPS) to

offer the next level of operator comfort, safety and

quiet operation. Programmable joystick buttons for

response and pattern allow the operator to dial in

productivity settings. New advanced viscous mounts

reduce cab vibration by up to 50 percent over

previous models to reduce operator fatigue.

“This is such a revolutionary change in machine

technology, and it is important for us at Hastings

Deering to showcase this to our customers,” says

Lenz. “We plan to do this through a regional roadshow

throughout Queensland and the Northern Territory,

so our customers can experience this game changing

technology first-hand.”

For further product information or to register your

interest in the Hastings Deering Regional Roadshow

visit us at: hastingsdeering.com.au/earthmoving or

call 1300 865 305

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