Cat Command extends large excavator reach

The Cat 349, 352, 374 and 395 large hydraulic excavators can now be fitted with the Cat Command remote-control system to remove operators from potentially hazardous jobsite conditions.

The Cat Command station allows for non-line-of-sight operation from a ‘virtual cab’ miles away – distance is only limited by the capabilities of the network – where users can control basic functions like digging, lifting and tracking.

Users can control up to five different machines, one at a time, at the same or other locations, reducing downtime for shift changes or the need to travel to the jobsite.

Touchscreen monitors similar to the in-cab displays offer the same machine information, and screens mounted in front of the user provides an easy view of the excavator’s camera feeds.

The technology helps improve machine productivity on various projects like operating in unstable underfoot conditions, brownfields, shore work and demolition. It also allows production to restart immediately following disruptive processes such as blasting in quarry applications.

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The new large hydraulic excavator models join the existing Cat Command-ready excavators (320-340) and medium dozers (D5- D7) which can be operated from the same Command station.

Additionally, Caterpillar exclusive machine technologies like Cat Grade with 3D for Excavators, Grade with Assist for boom and bucket, Swing Assist, E-Fence, and others can be set, activated, and used remotely.