Safety

Cat machines and systems are designed with safety as the first priority.

Product Safety. Caterpillar has been and

continues to be proactive in developing
machines that meet or exceed safety
standards. Safety is an integral part
of all machine and systems designs.
Integral ROPS Cab. Resiliently mounted
to the frame to reduce vibration and
sound, the integral ROPS structure,
which provides “five-sided protection”
for the operator, is designed as an
extension of the truck frame.
Payload Guidelines. Safety is integral to
maintaining the highest productivity in
mining machine operation. Caterpillar
10/10/20 payload guidelines provide a
reference for managing payloads.
WAVS Camera (optional). An optional
rear vision camera system provides
visibility to the rear of the machine
through an LCD monitor in the cab.
The monitor can be set to activate only
when the truck is in reverse, and the
display is equipped with a sensor to
detect ambient light, which automatically
brightens or dims the display.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lights
(optional). Thirty-five Watt HID lights
can replace the standard high beam
65 Watt Halogen lights. The powerful
HID lights are almost two times brighter Steering System. A twin, double-acting A stairway lamp illuminates the cab
and 50 percent more efficient, improving cylinder steering system is designed to access stairs and can be activated at
night time visibility. deliver precise control under all loading ground level during entry and shut off
and underfoot conditions. The steering with a switch in the cab.
Brake Systems. Four corner oil-cooled
hydraulic system is separate from the
braking system provides excellent control Standard Safety Features.
main hydraulic system to prevent cross-
in slippery conditions. The service brakes • Slip resistant surfaces
contamination and overheating.
and retarding system are actuated by
modulated hydraulic pressure, while Engine Shutoff Switch. A secondary • 75 mm (3 in) wide orange three-
secondary and parking brake functions engine shutoff switch is located at point operator restraint
are spring applied and hydraulic released. ground level.
• Heated, wide-angle mirrors
This reliable and durable system ensures
Electrical System Disconnect. A battery
braking in the event of complete hydraulic • Body raised indicator
disconnect switch, located directly above
failure. Either the parking or secondary • Guard rails
the front bumper, provides ground-level
brake systems on this truck will hold it
lockout of the electrical system.
on a grade up to 15 percent while carrying • Reverse neutralizer when dumping
a rated load. Ladder/Secondary Egress. Wide
• Low interior sound level
stationary stairways and platforms
on both sides of the machines, allow • Service platform level transmission,
easy ingress and egress. hoist and steering disable switch
• Service platform level starter
disable switch

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