Caterpillar Performance Handbook, January 2017, SEBD0351-47

HIGHWALL MINING SYSTEM

CONTENTS HW300

PRODUCT LINE DESCRIPTION Linking underground and surface mining operations, the Cat ® Highwall Mining System is a low cost solution for mining coal. The HW300 offers a safe and innova- tive method for extracting coal from exposed seams in a multitude of applications. HW300 FEATURES ● Maximum Extraction — Low cost coal to traditional mining methods. ● Safe Operation — The entire mining cycle is com- pleted by a three- or four-man crew, with no personnel going underground at any time. ● Excellent Mobility — The highwall miner trams easily from entry to entry and discharges coal in tight spaces. ● Operator Comfort — The air-conditioned cab offers an ergonomic workplace where all controls are within the operator’s reach. ● Easy Equipment Relocation — The highwall mining system can be taken apart in modules — sized for transport using regular public roads. ● Cutter Module Choices — Caterpillar offers four dif- ferent cutter modules for the Highwall Miner: extra low seam, low seam, mid seam and high seam.

Product Line Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Highwall Mining Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Highwall Miner Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Cutter Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Power Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Operator Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Push Beams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Reel and Chain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Anchoring System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Equipment Relocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9 Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

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NOTE: The low and extra low seam cutter modules are not available in some regions.

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