Unhindered operation in tight excavating and demolition jobsites is Caterpillar’s thinking behind the Variable Angle Boom (VAB) option now available for the Cat® 340 Hydraulic Excavator.
By providing one extra boom articulation, Caterpillar says the VAB maximises the machine’s application range while minimising the space required to rotate in tight earthmoving and demolition sites.
By specifying the VAB, operators lose none of the standard functionality of the 340 – not least its 8.2 m maximum digging depth – but gain added flexibility to deploy the machine across a much wider range of jobsites, with improved ability to work closer to the tracks. The VAB option adds even wider appeal to an already well-equipped heavy-duty machine.
So Says Cat Product Application Specialist Ana Pinzon.
Caterpillar has approached the design and functionality of the 340 VAB to help deliver both site safety and operator satisfaction. Rear and side cameras are standard equipment, displaying a rear and right standard camera view of the machine’s position and proximity on the hi-res in-cab touchscreen monitor, while Cat 2D E-fence prevents the machine from moving outside operator-defined parameters.
Plant Operator Engagement.
Ana Continues…
Operators who are fully engaged with their machine, in command of all its features, and relieved of repetitive or mundane tasks, help increase jobsite safety.
We’ve released the latest operator-oriented user interface on the cab monitor, for example, to allow quick and easy identification of all apps and menu options.
Scanning a QR code brings up a full suite of ‘how-to’ videos and information about machine technology.
In addition, Operator Coaching – an in-cab, automatic system – recognises specific opportunities for operators to be more productive. Not only does that help reduce machine wear and tear but also helps reduce operator fatigue while improving skills development.
