"Our exhibit demonstrates how we are helping our customers operate more efficiently and safely," said Jim Umpleby, Caterpillar Chairman and CEO. "Our integrated portfolio of equipment, technology, and power and energy solutions, combined with our aftermarket services, delivers an exceptional customer experience at every job site through customer-focused solutions and services."
Key product highlights include:
- Cat® Dynamic Energy Transfer (DET), a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site.
- The 372-tonne Cat 798 AC mining truck, configured for autonomous haulage with Cat MineStar Command for hauling.
- The Cat R1700 XE load-haul-dump (LHD) loader with battery-electric propulsion, producing zero-exhaust emissions.
- The Cat R2900 XE LHD with a high-efficiency switch reluctance electric drive system.
- The PGS 1260 HD Energy Storage System (ESS) module and the MEC500 for mobile equipment charging
Also, a range of 3D printed parts will be on display along with multiple engine exhibits and virtual reality experiences letting attendees "get in the cab" of some of the largest equipment in the world.
MINExpo 2024 runs from Sept. 24-26.