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Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders
R2900 Underground LHD Loader
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Gross Power - ISO 14396
409 HP
305 kW
Nominal Payload Capacity
37,920 lb
17,200 kg
SPECIFICATIONS
The Cat® R2900 underground loader is our most popular, and now it’s available with the latest emission control solutions. An advanced EU Stage V compliant and engine and aftertreatment solution ensures the R2900 stays true to its proven history of long-term durability and performance while improving underground air quality. Next generation Cat design provides extended durability, superior serviceability and the ability to use advanced technology to enhance safety and productivity. An operator favorite, it delivers a safe, comfortable ride in a cab equipped with easy-to-use controls and efficiency-boosting features that optimize performance and maximize productivity.
Bucket Capacities
Bucket Capacities
6.3-8.9 m³ (8.2-11.6 yd³)
Dump Bucket - 1
8.2 yd³
6.3 m³
Dump Bucket - 2 - Standard Bucket
9.4 yd³
7.2 m³
Dump Bucket - 4
11.6 yd³
8.9 m³
Dump Bucket - 3
10.9 yd³
8.3 m³
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® C15
Gross Power - ISO 14396
409 HP
305 kW
Bore
5.4 in
137.2 mm
Stroke
6.8 in
171.5 mm
Displacement
927.6 in³
15.2 l
Gross Power - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent Engine - ISO 14396
409 HP
305 kW
Note (3)
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (5)
Optional Ventilation Reduction Package available.
Gross Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396
409 HP
305 kW
Net Power - VR Engine - SAE J1349
384 HP
286 kW
Net Power - Tier 3/Stage IIIA Equivalent Engine - SAE J1349
384 HP
286 kW
Note (4)
Minimal engine derating* required up to 2926 m (9600 ft) at rated speed for Stage V engines, 3048 m (10,000 ft) altitude for Tier 3/Stage IIIA equivalent engines, and 3505 m (11,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II equivalent VR engines. (*<5%)
Net Power - EU Stage V Engine - SAE J1349
377 HP
281 kW
Note (7)
Optional engine available that meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
Note (1)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm for VR and Tier 3 equivalent model when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (6)
Optional engine with emissions equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage IIIA is also available.
Gross Power - EU Stage V Engine - ISO 14396
393 HP
293 kW
Note (2)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,000 rpm for Stage V model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002
393 HP
293 kW
Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
401 HP
299 kW
Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002
401 HP
299 kW
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Raise
9.2 s
9.2 s
Dump
3.4 s
3.4 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
3.1 s
3.1 s
Total Cycle Time
15.7 s
15.7 s
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Relief Valve Setting - Main
3,408 psi
23,500 kPa
Tilt Cylinder - Bore
10.5 in
267 mm
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke
21.5 in
546 mm
Lift Cylinder - Stroke
29.4 in
747 mm
Lift/Tilt System - Pump
Fixed Displacement Gear Pump
Lift Cylinder - Bore
9.1 in
230 mm
Maximum Flow at 2,120 rpm
116.2 gal/min
440 l/min
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit
Open Centre, Pilot Control
Noise Emissions
Machine Sound Power Level
116.8 +/- 2.5 dB(A)
Cab Sound Pressure Level
80.9 +/- 2.5 dB(A)
Note
The declared sound levels listed are for standard machine configurations, measured according to ISO6395:2008 and ISO6396:2008 and include measurement uncertainty due to the production variation.
Operating Specifications
Nominal Payload Capacity
37,920 lb
17,200 kg
Gross Machine Mass
162,736 lb
73,816 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
94,106 lb
42,686 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
80,686 lb
36,599 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt (ISO)
60,298 lb
27,346 kg
Breakout Force - Lift (ISO)
50,062 lb
22,704 kg
Rated Payload
37,320 lb
17,200 kg
Shipping Mass
125,203 lb
56,791 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank
166 gal (US)
630 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
44.1 gal (US)
167 l
DEF Tank
8.5 gal (US)
32 l
Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
42 gal (US)
159 l
Engine Crankcase
9 gal (US)
34 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives
33.5 gal (US)
127 l
Hydraulic Tank
37 gal (US)
140 l
Transmission
16.4 gal (US)
62 l
Front Differential and Final Drives
31.4 gal (US)
119 l
Cooling System
19.8 gal (US)
75 l
Standards
Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab
Tires
Tire Size
29.5 R29
Transmission
Forward - 1
3.2 mile/h
5.1 km/h
Forward - 2
6 mile/h
9.7 km/h
Forward - 3
10.7 mile/h
17.3 km/h
Forward - 4
18.9 mile/h
30.4 km/h
Reverse - 1
4.1 mile/h
6.6 km/h
Reverse - 2
7.5 mile/h
12 km/h
Reverse - 3
13.4 mile/h
21.5 km/h
Reverse - 4
20.4 mile/h
32.8 km/h
Turning Dimensions
Axle Oscillation
8°
Articulation Angle
42.5°
Inner Clearance Radius**
133.9 in
3,401 mm
Note
**Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
Outside Clearance Radius**
288.3 in
7,323 mm
Weights
Note
*Calculated Weight.
Operating Mass* - Front Axle
50,623 lb
22,962 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
152,756 lb
69,289 kg
Operating Mass*
114,837 lb
52,089 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
109,949 lb
49,872 kg
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
64,214 lb
29,127 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
42,807 lb
19,417 kg
- ELECTRICAL
- 12V Power Supply in Cab
- Alternator, 150-amp
- Auxiliary Start Receptacle
- Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
- Circuit Breaker, 80-amp
- Corrosive Protection Spray
- Diagnostic Connector
- Electric Starting, 24-volt
- Engine Shutdown Switches
– Rear Right Hand Side
– Rear Left Hand Side - External LED Lighting System, Front, Rear, Stop light, dual
- Low Maintenance Batteries
- Reversing Alarm
- Starting and Charging System
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Cat Electronic Monitoring System (Cat EMS)
- Electric Horns
- Gauges
– Engine Coolant Temperature
– Transmission Coolant Temperature
– Hydraulic Oil Temperature
– Fuel Level
– Speedometer
– Tachometer - Indicator Lights
– Alert Warning Light
– Residual Brake Pressure - Low Hydraulic Level Warning
- Open Operator Station ROPS/FOPS Structure
- Operator Presence System (Auto Park Brake)
- Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls, Single Joystick
- Push Button Panel for Lights
- Suspension Seat with Retractable Seat Belt
- STIC Steering
- POWER TRAIN
- Cat C15 ATAAC Diesel Engine, 6-Cylinder
- Brake Axle Cooling
- Electric Fuel Priming Pump
- Engine Air Intake Precleaner
- Engine Oil Filter, Remote Mounted
- Heat Shields
- Long Life Coolant
- Planetary Powershift Transmission with Automatic Shift Control, 4 Speed Forward/4 Speed Reverse
- Radiator, Cross Flow
- Radiator Cap Manual Release
- Rims, 5-Piece, Tubeless
- SAFR™ Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes
- Torque Converter with Automatic Lockup Clutch
- Transmission Neutralizer
- Transmission Filter Drain Tap
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Brake Light
- Bucket, Dump
- Bucket Lip, Hardox 450 Bucket
- Bucket Positioner, Return To Dig
- Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler Group
- Decals, International Picto Graphics
- Fuel System
– Single Fuel Tank, Bolt-In
– Fuel System Manual Shut Off Taps - Engine and Transmission Belly Guards
- Fenders, Front, Rear
- Firewall
- Handrails
– Hand Hold (Acces On/Off Top Deck)
– Fold Down - Operation and Maintenance Manual – English and other applicable local languages to select
- Protection Wear Bars 100 × 50 mm (4 × 2 in)
- Semi Centralized Lubrication Points
- Rim, 5-Piece, Tubeless
- S·O·S port
– Coolant
– Engine Oil
– Hydraulic Oil
– Transmission Oil - Swing Out Radiator Grill
- Tires and Rims: A tire must be selected from the mandatory attachments section of the machine price list. Base machine price includes a standard tubeless rim allowance only.
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Battery and Engine Shutdown Switches
– Ground Level Isolation, In Cab Isolation Switch
– Ground Level Isolation, Engine Shutdown Switch
– Ground Level Isolation, In Cab Isolation, Engine Shutdown Switch - Brake Pressure Gauges
- Brake Release Arrangements
– Recovery Hook
– Recovery Bar - Buckets
– Various Sizes, Dump (6.3m³/8.2yd³ to 8.9 m³/11.6 yd³)
– Bucket, Light Weight Material (10.5 m³/13.7 yd³ to 11.6 m³/15.2 yd³)
– Bucket Spill Guard - Bucket Hardware
– Cutting Edge, Cat Weld On
– Cutting Edge, Half Arrow, Flat
– Cutting Edge, Bolt-On
– Heel Shrouds
– Mechanical Attached Shroud (MAS)
– Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Cutting Edge Protection (MAWPS)
– Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System, Bottom Protection (MAWPS)
– Protector Pads (Bottom of Bucket)
– Wear Bars
– Wear Liner - Bucket Lip
– Lip Fully Welded or Tack Welded
– Lip Bare (No Hardware) - Bolt-On Lip
– MAS Ready (Mechanically Attached Shrouds) - Camera, Color Rear Facing
- Cover, Anti Vandalism for Shipping
- Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-On
- Engine Options
– Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
– Engine, Equivalent to Tier 3
– Engine, EU Stage V
– After-treatment options (for use with VR Engine only)- DPF (Flow Through)
- DPF (Wall Flow)
- Lighting
– Loading - Fast Fill System
– Fuel
– Coolant
– Engine Oil
– Hydraulic Oil
– Transmission Oil - Fire Suppression System
– Ansul, Wet for Stage V
– Ansul, Wet for VR and Tier 3 equivalent - Fluids
– Arctic Coolant
– Arctic Fuel - Front Light Protectors
- Fuel System
– Fuel Lines Double Braided (Stainless Sleeving)
– Fuel Lines Standard Braided (Double Braid Hydraulic Hose) - Guard, Rear Side Quarter Window
- Hydraulic System
– Alternate Implement/Pilot Control Configuration - Lubrication System
– Automatic
– Centralized - Operator’s Station, Enclosed ROPS/FOPS
– Air Conditioning
– Cab Pressurizer and Filter
– Dome Light
– Heater
– Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers - Park Brake Switch Engagement
– Push to Apply
– Pull to Apply - Payload Control System
– Loadrite L2180 - Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver)
– RCT - Radiator
– Standard
– High Efficiency - Reversible Steering
- Reflective Tape
- Ride Control System
- Rim
– Rim Identification Numbering
– Spare (Tubeless) - Seats
– Seat Covers, Tee, Air and Standard
– Suspension Seat Tee, Vinyl
– Suspension Seat Air, Vinyl - Secondary Steering System
- Service Tools
– Collet Jacking Bolts
– Recovery Bar (for use with Brake Release, Recovery Bar System) - Switches
– Engine Shutdown, Fire Suppression Activation
– Idle Timer
– Engine Shutdown/Idle Timer - Technology
– Command for Underground
– Wifi (Product Link™ Elite) - Tire Arrangements
– Tire, 29.5 × R29 VSM L-5S Bridgestone
– Tire, 29.5 × R29 VSDL L-5 Bridgestone - Wear Protection Bars
– Cab/ROPS
– Hydraulic Tank
– Radiator - Windows
– Single Pane
– Dual Pane - NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions. See your Cat dealer for more information.
- Battery and Engine Shutdown Switches
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