Caterpillar is strengthening its line-up of material handlers with the launch of the next generation MH3032 material handler.
Positioned as anew option between the MH3026 and MH3040 material handlers, both already on the next generation platform, the MH3032 calls on the same criteria to deliver performance, durability and reliability in a no-nonsense 30 MT technology-driven design.
“Material handling is all about efficiency,” said Vincent Migeotte, Caterpillar Senior Product and Sales Consultant.
“How can you move and sort materials – waste, scrap, or recycling – in as little time as possible, with as few moves as possible, using as little fuel as possible and all without compromising safety or operator comfort?
“That’s the essential principle of our next gen architecture. Keeping control over operating costs, without sacrificing performance, and it’s those parameters that come to the forefront in the MH3032.”
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With a near-15 metres of reach, the MH3032 is available in both drop-nose and straight-stick configurations. Typical scrap materials are no challenge for the standard Cat orange-peel grapple with its 1 cubic metre capacity, while a 20 kW generator option enables magnet attachments for even greater on-site versatility.
Material handler tech
Ease of operation and optimum productivity are provided by Cat Payload, the built-in technology that allows operators to see how much they’re lifting in each load and to constantly monitor tonnage output.
Also fitted as standard on the MH3032 is Cat 2D E-fence, which keeps the arm within a predefined work area away from the elevated cab, providing greater operator confidence while protecting the machine from damage and helping improve site safety. This is combined with a new Swing Assist feature, which automatically stops the swing motion at an operator-defined preset point.
“Technologies like these not only help reduce the operator fatigue associated with repetitive tasks but also help improve site safety,” Migeotte said. “Optimized movements also mean incremental improvements to time and fuel consumption.”
The safety theme continues into the dedicated material handler cab, where an in-cab monitor displays dual external camera views to maximize visibility and hazard awareness.
Proven components
Although the MH3032 joins the material handler line-up as a completely new model, it uses proven components common to the rest of the MH3000 next generation range. This assures tried and tested performance, reliability and easy parts availability without operators having to compromise on class or versatility.
The MH3032 fis powered by the Cat C7.1 engine, one of Caterpillar’s most modular and most compact power units, meeting Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards.
Deployed in the MH3032, it’s coupled with long-life filters, fewer hoses and fewer check points to allow extended maintenance intervals for further operational savings.
“By meeting the demands of the 30 MT size class head-on, the MH3032 should prove a popular selection in the all-important material handling sector,” Migeotte said. “It’s a fine machine, totally at ease with its next gen credentials, and we’re delighted to see it launch in 2025.”
