Caterpillar R1700 XE (Battery-Electric) Underground Mining Load Haul Dump Loader
Caterpillar R1700 XE (Battery-Electric) Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders
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THE CAT® R1700 XE BATTERY ELECTRIC UNDERGROUND LOADER
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1. Five bucket sizes available and full range of Cat® GET offerings to achieve best productivity while maximizing bucket life
2. Front linkage geometry the same as the R1700 for strong breakout force
3. Aggressive hydraulic performance for improved loading times; common implement control and load sensing pumps with controllable flow
4. Multi-layered electrical safety systems, designed to withstand the rigors of underground mining environments
5. No high voltage cabling across the hitch for improved safety
6. Standard enclosed ROPS/FOPS cabin with ergonomic layout, Operator Present System and interior and exterior safety details
7. Product Link™ Elite (PLE) system for machine health monitoring; technology ready for Cat Mine Star™ for underground
8. Auto dig function to optimize loading and traction control to maximize tire life 9. 100% battery electric propulsion, zero exhaust emissions and significantly less heat generation
10. Utilizes existing, proven electric drive components, inclusive of motor and inverters from various Cat product lines and leveraging the output gearing from the R1700
11. Tried and tested thermally stable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery system
12. Maintenance-free FOPS Level 2 tested integrated battery boxes; parallel battery boxes for safe operation
13. Batteries that stay on the machine, which maximizes available runtime and reduces capital expenditure and operating cost
14. Achieves full charge in less than 20 minutes with two MEC500 chargers in parallel; full charge in less than 30 minutes with a single MEC500
15. Strong commonality with the R1700 and fewer moving parts for reduced maintenance and parts inventory requirements
16. Smaller cooling package space and new chilling cores for battery cooling
17. Easily accessible ground level service station
18. Flat-fold handrails