NEW: continuous miner by Caterpillar Global Mining

The Caterpillar line of Continuous Miners includes products for both soft and hard cutting applications, in any seam thickness — for seams as low as 810 mm (32 in) up to 4.7 m (15.4 ft). All continuous miners offer: Wide conveyor for maximum loading rates Wide crawlers for maximum penetration and low ground pressure Radio remote with self-diagnostics availa...

All changes have culminated in a machine that is able to lift 140 percent more and still maintain the basic frame height and width dimensions of its predecessors. Features include a tri-sectional chassis for superior load handling stability, operator-friendly control compartments and planetary axles with fail-safe wet disc brakes and SAHR parking brakes.