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Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders

R3000H Underground Mining Loader

Engine Model

Cat® C15

Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002

401 hp

Nominal Payload Capacity

44,092 lb

SPECIFICATIONS

Our largest underground loader, the Cat® R3000H is a low-cost specialist. Designed for the largest underground mines, it’s a super-productive, durable machine that delivers high performance and long life to lower cost per ton and overall cost of ownership. Safety comes standard, with most safety features built in — including an Operator Present System that protects the machine and operator from uncontrolled machine movements. Its 100% Caterpillar designed and manufactured powertrain components deliver top reliability and performance. And its durable frame and components combine with improved serviceability to deliver the high uptime you demand.

    Bucket Capacities

    Light Material Bucket

    15.2 yd³

    Bucket Capacities

    8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)

    Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket

    11.6 yd³

    Dump Bucket - 2

    12.4 yd³

    Dump Bucket - 3

    13.7 yd³

    Engine

    Engine Model

    Cat® C15

    Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002

    401 hp

    Bore

    5.4 in

    Stroke

    6.8 in

    Displacement

    927.6 in³

    Gross Power - SAE J1995

    401 HP

    Note (3)

    No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines.

    Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002

    401 hp

    Rated Power

    1,800 r/min

    Note (5)

    Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.

    Note (4)

    Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.

    Note (2)

    All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 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 (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).

    Note (1)

    Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.

    Hydraulic Cycle Times

    Raise

    8.8 s

    Dump

    1.85 s

    Lower, Empty, Float Down

    3.54 s

    Total Cycle Time

    14.2 s

    Operating Specifications

    Nominal Payload Capacity

    44,092 lb

    Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal

    104,199 lb

    Breakout Force - SAE

    61,773 lb

    Gross Machine Mass

    180,779 lb

    Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal

    88,191 lb

    Service Refill Capacities

    Engine Crankcase

    gal (US)

    Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System

    44.1 gal (US)

    Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System

    42 gal (US)

    Transmission

    16.4 gal (US)

    Cooling System

    19.8 gal (US)

    Fuel Tank

    406.5 gal (US)

    Hydraulic Tank

    37 gal (US)

    Front Differential and Final Drives

    31.4 gal (US)

    Rear Differential and Final Drives

    33.5 gal (US)

    Standards

    Standards

    Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab

    Tires

    Tire Size

    35/65 R33

    Transmission

    Forward - 1

    mile/h

    Forward - 2

    5.7 mile/h

    Forward - 3

    10.2 mile/h

    Forward - 4

    17.5 mile/h

    Reverse - 1

    4.1 mile/h

    Reverse - 2

    7.1 mile/h

    Reverse - 3

    12.7 mile/h

    Reverse - 4

    19.4 mile/h

    Turning Dimensions

    Axle Oscillation

    °

    Articulation Angle

    42.5 °

    Outside Clearance Radius**

    296.7 in

    Inner Clearance Radius**

    127.8 in

    Note

    **Clearance dimensions are for reference only.

    Weights

    Operating Mass*

    128,448 lb

    Note

    *Calculated weight.

    Operating Mass* - Front Axle

    54,558 lb

    Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle

    125,187 lb

    Operating Mass* - Rear Axle

    73,853 lb

    Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle

    47,316 lb

    Operating Mass + Rated Payload*

    172,540 lb

    • TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
      • Tires Arrangements: Tires Must Be Selected From the Mandatory Attachments Section, Choose Between:
        – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSNT, Bridgestone
        – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSDL, Bridgestone
      • Rims (set of four):
        – Five Piece, Tubeless
    • ELECTRICAL
      • Alarm, Reversing
      • Alternator, 95 Amp
      • Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
      • Batteries, Low Maintenance
      • Diagnostic Connector
      • Engine Shutdown Switch
      • Lighting:
        – External, Front, Rear, Halogen
        – Stop, Dual, Halogen
      • Receptacle Group, Auxiliary Start
      • Starter, Electric, 24-Volt
      • Starting and Charging System
    • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
      • Automatic Brake Application (ABA)
      • Cab Enclosed:
        – ROPS/FOPS Certified
        – Air Conditioning
        – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
        – Dome Light
        – Heater
        – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
        – Salt Resistant Air Conditioner
      • Caterpillar Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS), (dash instrumental panels)
      • Horns, Electric
      • Instrumentation/Gauges:
        – Speedometer/Tachometer
        – Fuel Level
        – Hydraulic Oil Temperature
        – Engine Coolant Temperature
      • Operator Presence System
      • Light, Warning, Residual Brake
      • Low Hydraulic Level Warning
      • Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls (single joystick)
      • Seat:
        – Seat, Suspension, Vinyl
      • Seat Belt, Retractable
    • POWER TRAIN
      • Brakes, Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Spring Applied, Fluid Released (SAFR™)
      • Engine:
        – Cat C15 6 Cylinder Diesel
        – Air-To-Air Aftercooler (ATAAC)
      • Exhaust:
        – Particulate Filter, Flow Thru
        – Particulate Filter, Wall Flow
      • Filter, Engine, Remote Mounted
      • Fuel Adapters:
        – Standard Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
      • Fuel Priming Aid
      • Park Brake Switch Engagement, Choose Between:
        – Push to Apply
        – Pull to Apply
      • Precleaner, Engine Air Intake
      • Torque Converter with Automatic Lock-Up Clutch
      • Transmission, Automatic Planetary Powershift (4F/4R)
      • Transmission Neutralizer
    • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
      • Windows:
        – Single Pane
      • Brake Axle Cooling
      • Brake Light
      • Cap, Radiator, Manual Release
      • Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler
      • Dump Bucket (8.9 m3/11.6 yd3)
      • Bucket Lip:
        – Modular Weld-On
        – Lip Weldings – Full Weld Edge or Tack Weld Edge and Corners
      • Decals, International Picto Graphics
      • Fenders, Front, Rear
      • Firewall
      • Fuel Systems:
        – Dual Fuel Tanks
        – Fuel System Manual Shut Off Taps
      • Guards, Engine and Transmission
      • Handholds (Access On/Off Top Deck)
      • Lift Arm Positioner for Return to Dig
      • Radiator Grill, Swing Out
      • Service Oil Sample
      • Valve, Drain, Transmission Oil Filter
      • Valve, Hydraulic, Standard

    • POWER TRAIN
      • Engine Options:
        – Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
        – VR Engine, Flow Thru Ready
        – Engine, Tier 3
      • Exhaust:
        – Exhaust, Purifier, Muffler
      • Fuel Adapters:
        – Standard Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
        – Fast Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
        – Fast Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
      • Secondary Steering System
    • ELECTRICAL
      • Battery Disconnect Switch, In Cab
      • Lighting:
        – Cat LED Worklights
    • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
      • Camera, Color Rear Facing
      • Duct, Air, Flow Diverter
      • Idle Timer (enclosed cab)
      • Instrumentation/Gauges:
        – Brake Pressure
      • Seat:
        – Seat, Suspension, Tee, Vinyl
        – Seat, Suspension, Air, Vinyl
        – Seat Cover
    • TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
      • Command for Underground*
      • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
      • Payload System, Loadrite
      • Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver) – RCT
      • *Please consult with your Regional Commercial or Technology Representative prior to upgrading your machine to Command for Underground.
    • TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
      • Rim Identification Numbering
      • Spare Rim, Tubeless
    • OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
      • Brake release arrangements:
        – Recovery hook
        – Recovery bar
      • Buckets:
        – Various Sizes, Dump (9.5 m3/12.4 yd3, 10.5 m3/13.7 yd3)
        – Light Materials, Dump (11.6 m3/15.2 yd3)
        – Light Materials, Dump, Uninstalled (11.5 m3/15.0 yd3)*
      • Bucket Lip:
        – Bolt On Lips
        – Durilock
      • Ground Engaging Tools (GET):
        – Cutting Edge, Cat Weld-On
        – Cutting Edge, Bolt-On Half Arrow
        – Cutting Edge, Shrouds, Durilock
        – Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS) – Bucket Lip Protection
        – Heel Shrouds
        – Wear Bars
        – Liners
        – Overflow Guard
      • Faster Fill and Evacuation Systems:
        – Engine, Fast Fill
        – Radiator, Fast Fill
        – Hydraulic, Fast Fill
        – Transmission, Fast Fill
      • Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-On
      • Fire Suppression System:
        – Foam, Water Based
      • Fluids:
        – Arctic Coolant
        – Arctic Fuel
      • Guard, Light and Window
      • Handrails
      • Lubrication System:
        – Automatic
        – Centralized
      • Mine Transfer
      • Reversible Steering
      • Reflective Tape
      • Ride Control System
      • Service Tools:
        – Collet Jacking Bolts
        – Recovery Bar
      • Vandalism Protection
      • Windows:
        – Dual Pane
      • Wear Protection Bars:
        – Cab/ROPS
        – Hydraulic Tank
        – Radiator

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