Caterpillar’s new 995 wheel loader delivers a productivity increase of up to 19 per cent when compared to its predecessor, the 994K.
The new loader features a higher rated payload and a 6 per cent increase in hydraulic force with equal hydraulic cycle time. As well, the 995 delivers up to 13 per cent lower hourly fuel consumption and offers up to an additional 8 per cent efficiency gain when operating in Enhanced Eco Mode compared to Throttle Lock Mode.
It is also up to 19 per cent more efficient than the 994K in equal comparisons of throttle lock operation.
For the new machine, Cat made several enhancements to the front linkage, including an improved casting design, increased weld size, larger bearings and pins, as well as profile changes for increased service life.
Also, new, larger capacity buckets are available for the 995 that incorporate an extended floor for fast loading, high fill factors reaching 115 per cent, and excellent material retention. Buckets are interchangeable between the 995 and 994K.
One-pass reduction
The 995 wheel loader is the same size as the 994K, but offers a higher rated payload, and enables a one-pass reduction when loading a Cat 785, 789 or 793 mining truck. This equates to up to a 33 per cent increase in production and efficiency when loading the 785, up to a 25 per cent increase with the 789 and up to a 20 per cent increase with the 793.
The new 995 is powered by the Cat 3516E engine offering configurations based on regional needs, meeting EU Stage V and EPA Tier 4 Final emission regulations. Its 39 per cent torque rise ensures high lugging forces during digging and acceleration in high rimpull conditions.
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The redesigned next generation cab of the 995 has 50 per cent more legroom and boasts features that improve operator confidence while reducing fatigue. As well, the pressurized cab reduces vibration feedback.
Providing shift-long comfort, its new electrohydraulic speed-sensing steering with force feedback automatically stiffens when travelling at higher speeds and softens as speed decreases to boost operator confidence.
Designed for visibility, the cab’s taller windshield provides a 25 per cent increase in glass surface area and a 64 per cent increase in wiper sweep area to better see the bucket. The cab also includes two 25-cm colour LED monitors that display machine control, operating functions and the electronic operator’s manual. A third 20-cm screen offers a dedicated view of the standard rearview camera and is upgradeable to a multiview camera system that offers 270-degree vision with rear object detection.
A more-informed operator
Technologically integrated, the new Cat 995 wheel loader offers flexible levels of information for a smart machine and a more informed operator. Standard tip up prevention technology avoids unnecessary stress on the drivetrain and structural components by delivering full breakout forces while preventing the back tires from significantly lifting off the ground.
As well, the new optional Autodig components automate three of the dig cycle’s most difficult parts in both rehandling and tough digging applications to improve productivity and reduce tire wear.
Reducing tire wear, Tire Slip Prevention reduces rimpull before the tires are set and increases rimpull when downward force is applied.
Auto Set Tires detects pile contact and automatically lifts against the pile to set the tires and increases traction, discouraging premature racking.
Lift Stall Prevention manages rimpull in-dig to prevent hydraulic stall when lifting through the face.
Onboard 995 training
An onboard interactive training tool, the optional Operator Coaching measures and reports on individual operator behaviours that have an impact on efficiency, production and component life. Instructional videos provide training on measured behaviours, showing both the incorrect and recommended behaviour. Among 21 total monitored operating technique aspects, the system shows how to properly reduce tire rotation, avoid unracking in-dig, enter the pile with a level bucket, avoid excessive use of the impeller clutch, reduce dump height and use the kickout.
Reduced maintenance
Offering a 500-hour engine oil change interval and improved air filter life, the 995 spends more time working. The number of steering hoses has been reduced from 15 to 10 and tubes cut from 11 to one to improve steering system reliability.
The loader’s redesigned pump bay improves access to transmission components, offers discharge ports on the side of the pumps and has simplified lines routed directly to the high-pressure screens. The bay includes a brake pump filter, implement pilot filter and implement discharge screens. Diagnostic ports are accessed from the front walk deck and pump bay.
