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