Overview
The CAT® 345C Material Handler is specifically designed for the scrap and material handling customer. This machine uses the most sophisticated manufacturing technology to ensure the highest level of manufacturing quality. This quality, along with Cat design standards, means that 345C Material Handler will deliver the reliability and productivity you demand from Caterpillar.
Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 ACERT™ |
| Net Flywheel Power | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
Benefits & Features
Specifications
| Engine Model | Cat® C13 ACERT™ |
| Net Flywheel Power | — |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | — |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 | — |
| Net Power - EEC 80/1269 | — |
| Bore | — |
| Stroke | — |
| Displacement | — |
| Generator Set | — |
| Maximum Flow - Each of Two Pumps | — |
| Maximum Pressure - Implements | — |
| Maximum Pressure - Travel | — |
| Maximum Pressure - Swing | — |
| Pilot System - Maximum Flow | — |
| Pilot System - Maximum Pressure | — |
| Rotate Circuit for Grapple Maximum Flow | — |
| Rotate Circuit for Grapple Operating Pressure | — |
| Generator Auxiliary Pump Maximum Flow | — |
| Generator Auxiliary Pump Maximum Pressure | — |
| Operating Weight | — |
| Upper | — |
| Counterweight | — |
| Undercarriage - Including Carbody | — |
| Two-Piece Front - With Cylinders | — |
| Stick | — |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | — |
| Swing Torque | — |
| Swing Speed | — |
| Track Shoes | — |
| Gauge | — |
| Shoes Per Side | 52 |
| Rollers - Each Side | 9 |
| Overall Track Length | — |
| Fuel Tank | — |
| Cooling System | — |
| Engine Oil | — |
| Swing Drive | — |
| Final Drive - Each | — |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | — |
| Hydraulic Tank | — |
| Maximum Drawbar Pull | — |
| Maximum Travel Speed | — |
| Cab/FOGS Standards | Optional operator protection guards meeting SAE J1356 and ISO 3449. |
| Brake Standards | Meets the following standards: SAE J1026 APR90 |
Benefits & Features
345C MH Two-piece Fronts by Caterpillar
Stick Options
The 345C Material Handler is available with a choice of two different stick lengths. The 7.3 m (24'3") material handling stick which gives a 16.5 m (54'2") max-reach front linkage and the 9.1 m (29'10") material handling stick which gives a 18 m (59'0") max-reach front linkage.
Stress Relieving Booms and Sticks
Built to maximize strength and minimize structure weight.
Efficient Design of Welded Box-section Structures
The design with thick, multi-plate fabrications in high stress areas allows structures to flex, dissipating stresses and maximizing strength.
C13 Engine with ACERT® Technology
Performance
The C13 with ACERT Technology offers 21% greater displacement than the 3176C, and runs at 10% lower speeds for better fuel economy and reduced wear. The 345C MH, equipped with a C13 engine, provides 8% more horsepower compared to the 3176C in the 345B Series II MH.
Fuel Consumption
With ACERT Technology, the C13 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 3 emissions regulations while delivering good fuel economy.
Emissions
ACERT Technology is a differentiated technology that reduces emissions at the point of combustion. The technology capitalizes on Caterpillar's proven leadership in three core engine systems: fuel, air and electronics.
Low Sound and Vibration Levels
The engine mounts are rubber-isolating mounts matched with the engine package to provide optimum sound and vibration reduction. Another benefit of ACERT Technology, the C13 engine can shape the rate of fuel injection, a process that reduces engine noise levels and vibration.
Fuel Systems
The Cat C13 engine features electronic controls that govern the mechanically actuated unit fuel injection (MEUI) system. MEUI provides the high-pressure required to help reduce particulate emissions and deliver better fuel economy through finer fuel atomization and more complete combustion.
Cooling Systems
Standard screens at the radiator inlet along with an optional automatic reversing fan keep the radiator and oil cooler clean in dirty scrap yard environments to ensure optimum cooling performance.
Air Cleaner
The radial seal air filter features a double-layered filter core for more efficient filtration and is located in a compartment behind the cab. A warning is displayed on the monitor when dust accumulates above a preset level.
Turbocharger
The Cat C13 engine uses a Wastegate Turbocharger for improved performance. This turbocharger controls the air volume to the cylinders and works efficiently during low and high load conditions.
Cold Weather Start
Starting package consists of four batteries, heavy-duty harness, large capacity starting motor and the ether starting aid. With this standard feature, the 345C MH has the capability to start at -32° C (-25.6° F).
Structures
Advanced Carbody Design
- Advanced carbody design stands up to the toughest applications.
- Modified X-shaped box-section carbody provides excellent resistance to torsional bending.
- Upper structure weight and stresses are distributed evenly across the full length of the track roller frame.
- Track roller frames may be extended to provide 4470 mm (14'8") overall width with 750 mm (30") track shoes. Track frames are bolted to the carbody and may be removed for shipping.
- Robotic welding helps ensure consistent, high-quality welds throughout the manufacturing process.
Thicker Carbody Plates
Thicker carbody plates and increased box-section height provide increased weight and load capacities.
Robot-welded Track Roller Frames
Press-formed, pentagonal units deliver exceptional strength and service life.
Upper Frame
- Is specifically designed for the scrap and material handling market. It is built of higher strength material and thicker steel sections to handle the increased swing loads developed with the longer fronts and heavier counterweights used in material handling.
- Boom tower doubler plates add reinforcement for increased side loads and payloads.
- Box-section reinforcement of the cab outrigger frames support cab risers.
- Box-section cylinder mounts help handle increased torsional loads and payloads.
- Horizontal mounting plates provide more surface area for swing drive and swing bearing mounting bolts to handle increased loads and movement.
- Outer frame utilizes curved side rails, which are die-formed, for excellent uniformity and strength throughout the length.
- Inverted U-channels span the width of the main frame and are formed, rather than fabricated, for superior strength and reduced weight.
- Boom foot and engine mount areas are reinforced for additional strength.
- Sheet metal supporting structure is improved by integrating the mounting into upper frame structure.
Cat Material Handler Hydraulic Systems
Material Handler Hydraulics
Specifically designed to meet your hydraulic attachment requirements, the grapple open/close circuit works with the other implement circuits to deliver smooth, simultaneous, multi-function control. The rotate circuit provides a separate 43 L/min (11 gpm) gear pump and fully adjustable control valve, which allows this configuration to meet various grapple manufacturer's flow requirements. A separate fixed displacement gear pump is used to provide the hydraulic power to run a 25 kW generator system.
Caterpillar 25 kW Solid State Generator Set
Powers magnets up to 1829 mm (72 in) in diameter. A Caterpillar state-of-the-art electronic magnet controller and generator are linked to provide trouble free service. The new controller completely eliminates traditional contactor maintenance and it is supported and warranted through your Cat dealer.
Right Front Corner Genset
The generator is now mounted on the right front corner of the machine upper to improve serviceability.
Work Tools
Orange Peel Grapples
The 1.5 yd3 (1.15 m3) and the 2.0 yd3 (1.53 m3) Orange Peel Grapples are available attachments.
Work Tool Recommendations
The 1.5 yd3 (1.15 m3) grapple is recommended for the 18 m (59'0") Material Handler front and the 2.0 yd3 (1.53 m3) grapple is recommended for the 16.5 m (54'2") Material Handler front.
Work Tool Selection
When choosing a work tool, please consider the work tool application, the variation of the density of the material to be handled and productivity requirements. Check with your Cat Dealer for more details on specifications, sizes and other work tool types.
Walker Scrapmaster Series Scrap Handling Magnet
1829mm (72") diameter, cast steel case, alloy steel suspension chain. For use with Cat 16.5 m (54'2") MH front.
Additional Features
A New Cab Mounted Magnet System Monitor/Control
Provides system information to the operator through a series of indicators, lights and a rotary selector switch. The indicator lights provide the following information. Magnet “On”: Magnet is turned on. Generator “Hot”: Generator is overheated and must be cooled down. The generator should be run under “no load” until the indicator turns off. Voltage Fault: Voltage too high or too low. May indicate service is required. Ground Fault: The magnet, generator or cable is grounded. Service is required. Over 75% Duty Cycle: The “magnet on” time exceeds 7.5 minutes in a ten minute time frame indicating the operator technique needs to be adjusted.
Sealed Greased Track
The 345C MH comes standard with the new grease lubricated track called GLT4. The track links are assembled and sealed with grease to decrease internal bushing wear, reduce travel noise and extend service life lowering operating costs.
Wide 3720 mm (12'2") Track Gauge
Provides the over-the-side stability required to handle heavy loads and improve productivity. Carbody plates are 5 mm thicker than standard, high strength swing bearing bolts plus larger box-section height team up to provide superior joint retention and durability in material handling applications.
Caterpillar Designed and Built, 1.9 m (6'5") Cab Riser
The cab riser gets your operator to an operating height with excellent visibility for loading or unloading your processing equipment, trucks and rail cars. Access to the cab is provided by a platform which extends around the riser to allow windshield cleaning. The cab riser can also be manually tilted forward 90° for shipping.
Hydraulic Cab Riser
Optional hydraulic cab riser provides up to 8'6" (2.6 m) of additional operating height. There is easy access to the cab platform provided by handrails attached to the riser.
Rotary Selector Switch
Allows the operator to optimize the magnet performance for different grades of scrap from within the cab.
Serviceability
Faster, Easier Maintenance
This means improved uptime and a better value.
More Ground Level Service Points
There are more ground level service points for fuel-water separator, engine oil filter, battery, radiator fluid level, window washer fluid level and pilot system filter.
Improved Filters and Filter Locations
The improved filters and filter locations make maintenance easier. Two hydraulic capsule filters are mounted outside hydraulic tank. New design avoids spills and contamination during replacement. Indicator in cab signals when the filter needs to be replaced, extending filter service life. Radial seal air cleaner has double layered filter core for better filtration. No tools required to change. Operator is alerted to clogs. Engine oil filter is located in the pump compartment for easy access. Filter opening faces up to avoid spills during changes. Pilot hydraulic system filter keeps contaminants away from the pilot system. This system includes a Scheduled Oil Sampling port to simplify sampling. Swing and travel motor case drain filter removes contaminants, keeping them from returning to the tank.
Easy Clean-out Engine and Hydraulic Cooling Cores
Are provided for operating in debris-laden environments. The oil cooler and condenser slide outboard, providing ample space between the oil cooler and radiator cores for easy and efficient cleaning.
Water Separator
The water separator removes water from fuel even when under pressure and is located in the radiator compartment for easy access.
Remote Greasing Block
The remote greasing block on the boom and stick and two grease points for the swing bearing deliver grease to hard to reach locations.
Electronic Power Unit Control
The electronic power unit control has diagnostic capabilities for Cat Dealer's use.• Dealer service technicians can quickly and easily diagnose and adjust machine components, maximizing uptime.
Complete Customer Support
Customer Support Agreements
Cat Dealers offer a wide range of services under a customer support agreement when equipment is purchased. The dealer will help choose a plan that can cover everything from machine and attachment selection to replacement for the best return on your investment.
Selection
Make detailed comparisons of the machine being considered before a purchase. How long do components last? What is the cost of preventative maintenance? What is the true cost of lost production? Your Cat Dealer can give precise answers to these questions.
Purchase
Look past initial price. Consider the financing options available as well as day-to-day operating costs. This is also the time to look at dealer services that can be included in the cost of the machine to yield lower equipment owning and operating costs over the long run.
Maintenance
Choose from a wide range of maintenance services at the time you purchase a machine. Repair option programs guarantee the cost of repairs up front. Diagnostic programs such as Scheduled Oil Sampling and Technical Analysis help you avoid unscheduled repairs.
Replacement
Repair, rebuild or replace? Your Cat Dealer can help you evaluate the cost involved so you can make the right choice.
Product Support
Cat Dealers utilize a world-wide computer network to find in-stock parts to minimize machine down time. Save money with remanufactured parts. Receive the same warranty and reliability as new products at cost savings of 40 to 70 percent.
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Standard Equipment
- STICK AND BOOM
- 32'6" Piece MH Boom. Includes high pressure tig welded steel tubes.
- ELECTRICAL
- 75 Ampere alternator
- Base machine light (Frame)
- Lights, cab mounted (Two)
- Horn - Signal warning
- Lights, Boom and Stick (Four)
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Polycarbonate windows except laminated glass in retractable front windshield, 70/30 tempered glass in removable lower windshield and sliding upper door window
- Seat, suspension with high backseat with headrest, adjustable arm rest and retractable cloth seat belt
- Monitor
- Full graphic color display
- Start up level check for hydraulic and engine oil and engine coolant
- Working hour information
- Machine condition, Error code and tool mode setting information
- AM/FM radio with two stereo speakers (includes antennae) and one 24V to 12V converter
- Openable polycarbonate skylight with sunshade
- Windshield wiper / washers (upper/lower)
- Positive filtered ventilation
- Air conditioner with auto climate control and defroster
- Instrument panel and gauges
- Hydraulic filter warning light
- Interior lighting
- Coat hook
- Ashtray with lighter
- Literature compartment
- Storage compartment suitable for lunch box
- Neutral lever for all controls
- Joysticks, pilot operated, adjustable with integral electrical switches for operation of grapple rotate and magnet lift drop
- Toggle switch in RH console to switch between magnet and grapple operation
- Travel control pedals with removable hand levers
- Floor mat
- Beverage holder
- Bolt on FOGS capacity
- Rear window exit
- POWER TRAIN
- Cat C-13 Diesel engine with 24-volt electric starting
- Emission package to meet Tier 3
- Automatic engine speed control with manual return to idle
- Water separator in fuel line
- Water level indicator
- S•O•S Sampling for engine and hydraulic systems
- Two speed auto-shift travel
- Dual element radiator with slide out ATAAC & oil cooler
- Variable-speed cooling fan
- Muffler
- Fuel filter
- UNDERCARRIAGE
- Wide carbody with swivel guard
- Hydraulic track adjusters
- Track-type sealed undercarriage
- Idler and center section track guiding guards
- 750mm (30") Triple grouser shoes (52 sections)
- Grease lubricated track
- Heavy duty track motor guards
- HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS
- Fully pressurized hydraulic system
- Auxiliary pump and lines to drive generator
- Medium pressure auxiliary hydraulic circuit for powering rotating grapples (includes pump, valves and lines)
- High pressure grapple open close hydraulic circuit
- OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Heavy duty upper frame with bottom guards
- Door locks, cap locks and Caterpillar one-key security system
- Mirrors (Frame-right, Cab-left)
- 12000 kg (26,455 lb.) MH Counterweight
- Automatic swing parking brake
- Fine swing
- Travel alarm
- Cold weather starting aids
- Sun Screen
- Product link ready
- Universal crosshead adapter for mounting magnets or grapples
Optional Equipment
- Magnet, Walker 1829 mm (72")
- Scrapmaster Magnet for 16.5 m (54'2") front
- Grapple, four tine, Orange Peel
- 2.0 yd3 (1.53 m3) for 7.3 m (24'3") MH stick
- 1.5 yd3 (1.15 m3) for 9.1 m (29'10") MH stick
- Rear Window Exit with internal and external opening latch
- NOTE: This is mandatory in the province of British Columbia
- One of two stick options MUST be chosen
- Stick, 7.3 m (24'3") Material Handling for 16.5 m (54'2") front
- Stick, 9.1 m (29'10") Material Handling for 18 m (59'0") front