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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
AUGUST
2017
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COVER STORY
Caterpillar has been producing backhoe loaders for more than
35 years, from the A Series to the current F2 Series which
combines reliability, power and a quality operator environment.
The Cat 426F2 backhoe loader continues this tradition with a
comfortable cab, superior hydraulic system, and Product Link™
connectivity for remote reporting of machine information.
Barloworld Equipment, the Southern African dealer for Cat
earthmoving equipment, is excited to be unveiling the 426F2 ‘in
the iron’ to customers in South Africa in August.
Operator comfort
Productivity starts with the operator and the all new 426F2 cab
design is more spacious, allowing the operator to move freely when
turning from one mode to another and providing comfort and ease
of operation.
Excellent visibility is ensured with flat tinted glass and a curved
front windscreen. Other cab features include additional storage
space and easy-to-reach controls.
Power train
Versatility and productivity rely on consistent power. The 426F2
comes with a 68.5 kW Cat 3054C engine, a four cylinder four stroke
engine with direct injection turbo.
Axle and brakes
The 426F2 has sealed and lubricated axles that save time with no
daily maintenance requirements. The heavy duty rear axle features
self-adjusting inboard boosted brakes as well as the ability to
engage the 100% differential lock when required for maximum
traction in poor ground conditions.
All-wheel drive is engaged via a front console panel switch or by the
brake pedal during all-wheel-braking operation. All-wheel drive can
be engaged on the move, under load, in any gear and in forward or
reverse. The drive shaft to the front axle comes with a drive shaft
guard to protect critical components.
Best in loading
The 426F2 parallel lift loader boasts class leading lift capacities
and breakout forces and the parallel lift loader arms offer excellent
forward visibility. At an operating weight of 7 990 kg, the 426F2 is
available with a 1,05 m
3
General Purpose Bucket with bolt-on teeth.
Smart hydraulics
A load sensing variable displacement pump allows the operator to
maintain consistent control by matching the demand and power
needed for an operation. Simply put, the hydraulic system provides
power where needed, when needed.
The pump design helps to keep fuel burn and hydraulic oil
temperature low, as well as reducing component wear in the
hydraulic system.
Excavator style boom
Caterpillar’s unique excavator-style boom outperforms straight
boom designs. Whether the job requires getting close to the truck
for loading or needs to dig over obstacles, the excavator-style boom
outperforms the rest. Combine this with the load-sensing, flow
sharing hydraulic system inherent in all Cat F2 backhoe loaders and
the result is the best boom and stick combination in the industry.
Swing and boom cushioning assists with material retention,
allows smooth and precise operating, and reduces wear to
components such as pins and bushings.
Servicing made easy
The 426F2 is easy to service, with grouped service points,
maintenance free axles, fast and simple access via the hinged
cooling pack, and an air pre-cleaner, all
minimising time spent on daily checks.
The 426F2 also comes standard with
Cat Product Link™, which can be activated
and managed by customers to monitor
machine hours and locations online.
Customer support
Barloworld Equipment partners with
customers for optimal fleet management,
from helping choose the right machines
to preventative maintenance with genuine
parts, as well as other services such as
operator training.
Customer Support Agreements
(CSAs) can be individually tailored to suit
customer requirements, from parts only to
full preventive maintenance including oil
sampling to check for wear.
CAT 426F2
designed to withstand
TOUGHEST MARKET CONDITIONS
Caterpillar will launch its 426F2 backhoe loader
in August 2017 to complement the existing
Cat F2 backhoe loader family.