NEW EQUIPMENT
The 814K delivers high production operation in multiple applications, including utility work at mines, heavy civil construction backfilling, and grading work.
and subbase work on airport and
commercial projects.
Cabulous
The operator’s workspace is more
comfortable and provides for more
efficient machine operation, thanks to
its upgraded cab design. Isolation cab
mounting, plus seat air-suspension,
safeguard against machine vibration
feedback to the operator. The quiet
cabin reduces operating noise levels to
just 71dB, compared to the 78dB of its
predecessor, with a sound-suppression
package option to lower sound levels to
70dB.
Cab entry/exit is greatly facilitated
through integration of the new fold-
up STIC™ (Steering and Transmission
Integrated Control) system armrest.
STIC delivers maximum machine
responsiveness and control, plus
smoother, faster cycles, while minimising
operator movement to reduce fatigue.
Simple side-to-side movements turn the
machine to the left or right, and gear
selection control is operated through a
finger-controlled rocker switch. Removal
of the steering wheel console greatly
increases operator space and improves
forward visibility of the work area.
The 814K wheel dozer offers a newly
upgraded touch screen information
display for intuitive machine control,
while the new panel displays critical
machine operating data such as system
temperatures, fuel use, and machine
hours. The dozer’s new Vital Information
Management System (VIMS™) allows
technicians to connect directly to the
Grouping of grease
points for steering,
hitch and rear axle
trunnions, along
with easily visible
fluid sight gauges,
reduce time spent
on daily maintenance
requirements.”
machine to access a wide range of sensor
information and expanded machine
data. This allows managers to create
productivity reports, identify operator
training opportunities, see data logging of
machine parameters and diagnostic codes,
and monitor machine health. Cat Product
Link™ offers remote access of machine
operating data through the easy-to-use
VisionLink ® interface to facilitate fleet
management.
More improvements
The new 814K is powered by the Cat
C7.1 ACERT™ engine that meets US EPA
Tier 4 Final and EU Stage IV emission
standards, or Brazil MAR-1 emission
standards equivalent to Tier 3 and Stage
IIIA, to meet global emissions standards.
To avoid unnecessary idling, the engine
features Engine Idle Shutdown and Auto
Idle Kickdown, while boasting lower fuel
consumption than with previous models.
Load Sense Control Hydraulics provide
on-demand hydraulic flow required by
the implement and steering system to
further improve fuel efficiency and deliver
increased rimpull.
The wheel dozer boasts the best-
in-class Cat planetary powershift
transmission, offering four forward and
reverse speeds to match application
demands, designed specifically for the
most demanding mining applications.
Consistent and smooth shifting, even
when under load, is afforded through
the Cat-exclusive Advanced Productivity
Electronic Control Strategy (APECS). The
814K delivers APECS and results in no
loss of momentum on slopes during gear
shifts, so the dozer climbs grades more
efficiently and with less fuel burn.
Two Cat blade design options offer
rugged durability and excellent dozing
and rolling characteristics. The 2.84m 3
straight blade delivers high production
dozing on stockpile material and general
earthmoving projects. Alternatively, the
10.5m 3 coal blade provides precise and
productive dozing, while helping to retain
load control with increased capacity for
lighter materials.
Reduced service time
A host of features reduce service time
to maximise machine uptime. The new
814’s centralised ground-level service
area provides quick access to the master
disconnect switch with integrated lock-
out/tag-out, DEF purge lamp for Tier 4
Final/Stage IV engines, circuit breakers,
emergency fuel shutoff switch, and jump-
start receptacle. Grouping of grease points
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