The new Cat K Series small wheeled loaders, 924K, 930K and 938K, have been completely redesigned, says the company.
Incorporating a new engine that meets emissions standards equivalent to EU Stage IIIA and US EPA Tier 3 standards “significant new features deliver enhanced performance, fuel efficiency and operator comfort.”
Among those features are an efficient electronically controlled hydrostatic drive system, new optimised Z-bar loader linkage, refined operator’s station and a choice of couplers and buckets for best matching the machine to the application.
The new K Series models will replace the successful H Series models, 924H, 924Hz, 928Hz, 930H, 938H and IT938H.
The Cat C7.1 ACERT powers the three new loaders and according to
“An improved fuel filtration system features a dual fuel filter with increased dirt holding capacity for longer life. The C7.1 ACERT rated speed setting of 1800 rpm, compared with 2,415rpm for the H-Series, contributes significantly to reduced fuel consumption, lowered sound levels, and reduced wear. An engine-idle shutdown system further reduces fuel consumption,” says the company.
K-Series models are equipped with a step-less, four-range, hydrostatic drive system that allows independent control of ground speed and engine speed for operation of hydraulically powered work tools. A new creeper control feature further improves low-speed operations by allowing the operator to adjusted maximum ground speed down to 1.6km/hour.
The all-new operator’s station features automatic temperature control, curved front windshield, tilt and telescoping steering column, and a soft touch control panel. The electronic joystick for implement control is seat-mounted, adjustable and incorporates integral controls for auxiliary hydraulics, directional shifting and optional differential lock.
