Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

Shearers ● Features

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Taking the Shearer to the Next Level ● Cat shearers meet the demands of the world’s leading longwall operators in medium to high seam mining. ● Highest reliability due to own test center. ● Power for the toughest mining conditions. ● Robust design and unique mainframe concept. ● Unparalleled control with world-leading automation capabilities. ● Seam range: 1.8–7.0 m (5.9–23.0 ft). ● Installed power of up to 2295 kW (3078 hp), cutting speed up to 45 m/min (150 ft/min). ● Maximum capacity: 5000 tonnes/hr (6063 tons/hr). Specialized Shearers Caterpillar also supplies shearers for specialized appli- cations: ● Single- and double-drum low-seam shearer. ● Three-drum shearer for selective mining. These shearers utilize the key feature of modular main- frame construction and are proven for coal and non- coal applications.

Shearers Features

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