Cat introduces the 993K!

[mitchell2905]

http://www.cat.com/cda/components/fullArticle?m=38622&x=7&id=656376 I don't like the new boom over the mono-boom, but hopefully a mine around here gets one soon.:drinkup

[Tigerotor77W]

Not to fear... the 992K retains the monoboom. :)

And countryboy, this answers your question officially: the 992K replaces the 992G, and the 993K is a new machine size.

[Countryboy]

I appreciate it. :drinkup

[Digger992]

I like a Long Boom,I like the All Wheel Drive feature but not sure on the Back up Monitor...

[980cCrusher]

Now that is quite the machine. I will be printing out that picture to give to my boss and tell him he can get me that for christmas:D

[surfer-joe]

Interesting that Cat is copying Komatsu in burning off some engine oil during operation of the machine. Komatsu did not have a replacement reservoir however, at least not the WA600 models I was around. I wonder how that oil effects exhaust emissions?

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums 980cCrusher! :drinkup

[CatYelloBlooded]

Interesting that Cat is copying Komatsu in burning off some engine oil during operation of the machine. Komatsu did not have a replacement reservoir however, at least not the WA600 models I was around. I wonder how that oil effects exhaust emissions?

Hmmm- Copying Komatsu? Cat's been burning used oil in marine applications for generations now. I believe the option for the used oil management has been out for a while on the Cat loaders and off highway trucks, about the same amount of time Komatsu has.
Correct me if I'm wrong someone......
I've worked on a few 777Cs and 992Gs with this option. I know originally emissions was not a concern with the oil burning, primarily performance was the only concern. Nowadays with emissions getting tight on large machines its getting a lot harder to keep meeting laws with burning used oil. The system on the 993K has grown up a lot with more filtering and refining.

[catken]

Isn't it just amazing how everone thinks about Cat and Komatsu! In the very early 80's the Komatsu salesman was trying to sell me a new D85. One of his pitches was I could use alot of Cat parts on it. Bought the D7G and never looked back.

[Northart]

Huh ! Finally they got wise , and use easy replacement glass window mountings , versus the glued in glass. :)


Another option is zip-in zip-out glass. This feature provides rubber-mounted glass, which does not require adhesives to retain the glass. The system enables fast changes of damaged glass.

Hhmmn, reading it over, says "option" .

[AtlasRob]

Huh ! Finally they got wise , and use easy replacement glass window mountings , versus the glued in glass. :)


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Hhmmn, reading it over, says "option" .

Is that the sort that Noah used to retain the glass in the Ark he built ?:rolleyes: Had a rubber like band that went around the frame and the glass wedged in the other side! ;) Obviously there was no glue in those days so he had to come up with another method of retaining the glass ( which wasn't invented either ) :D :stirthepot

[cr500]

I hope it is quicker than the 994s. If it has the speed of a 992, with a bit more grunt, then it will be good. If it is as slow as the 994s, then not so good.

[opus1269]

It has about the same speed as the 992 and A LOT more grunt.

[Deere9670]

It has about the same speed as the 992 and A LOT more grunt.

pics please?:)

[buddy605]

Is it more stable, With cat loaders not enough counter weight, feels like the nose is going to smah in the ground.

[992G]

Some pic's of 993K's at the factory waiting for finish paint and shipping

[mitchell2905]

Is that a 992 or 988 sitting next to it in the last pic? If its a 992 that thing sure is allot bigger than I thought. :eek:

[Tigerotor77W]

It's a 988H...

Those cabs look "bald" (for lack of a better word) without the roll bar!

Lotta machines in the pics... quality hold?

[opus1269]

It is much more stable fore-aft than the 992, not quite as good as the 994, but it is rock solid all around, and great while loading the bucket.

[AtlasRob]

I am desperately trying not to comment on the tyres :rolleyes: must be something to do with the world shortage of rubber, or their trying out the theory of narrower gives more grip, like rock tracks on face shovels :crazy

:popcorn

[Steve Frazier]

I'd imagine the tires are for moving around the plant during finishing. If you notice they haven't been masked off for painting, I believe the proper tires would be installed after the loader is completed and ready for shipping.

[AtlasRob]

I'd imagine the tires are for moving around the plant during finishing. If you notice they haven't been masked off for painting, I believe the proper tires would be installed after the loader is completed and ready for shipping.

:yup :iagree Sorry Steve,......I was being a smart a$$ hence the :popcorn