CAT 345C L manual Applications and Systems Match, Hydraulics, Optimum pass match design

Applications and Systems Match

The 345C L is designed for matched performance with Cat Articulated Trucks.

Wide range of front end attachments. Providing choices for systems matching to a range of Cat articulated trucks from the 730

to the 740. This adds flexibility for a wide range of job conditions in a variety of applications such as construction, mining or quarry. Additionally, systems match offers versatility in job set-up whether top loading or same level truck loading.

Optimum pass match design.

Five to six passes under two minutes, matched to the Cat 735, gives you maximum systems production at the lowest cost per ton of material moved.

Maximum availability.

New standards for durability and reliability help ensure that your loading system has more uptime, operates efficiently and provides lasting value and high resale.

Tool Control System. The various settings allows you to optimize the excavator to the job layout. Five hydraulic pump flow and pressure setting can be preset, on the monitor, eliminat- ing the need to adjust the hydraulics each time a tool is changed. The unique Cat proportional sliding switches provides modulation to the tool and the precision work easy.

Quarry Package. The new Quarry Package attachment consists of a bucket cylinder guard and reinforcement bars on the stick, for extra protection in the most severe conditions.

Hydraulics

Cat hydraulics deliver power and precise control to keep material moving.

Pilot System. The hydraulic pilot system controls the front linkage, swing and travel operations.

Component Layout. The 345C L hydraulic system and component locations have has been designed to provide a high level of overall system efficiency.

Hydraulic Cross-Sensing System. The two main hydraulic pumps use 100 percent of available horsepower resulting in faster implement speeds and increased productivity.

Boom and Stick Regeneration Circuit. Saves energy during boom-down and stick-in operation, providing shorter cycle times and lower operating costs.

Boom and Swing Priority. The hydraulic system on the 345C L provides automatic priority function for boom-up and swing operations eliminating the need for work mode buttons. When the boom or swing lever is activated, the system automatically assigns priority based on operator demand.

Heavy Lift Feature. The operator can select the heavy lift mode at the push of a button to boost lifting capability and provide improved controllability of heavy loads.

Biodegradable Hydraulic Oil. Biodegradable hydraulic oil is available as an option.

Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve.

The auxiliary valve is standard. It is used with optional control arrangements to operate tools such as hammers and shears. shears, grapples, hammers, pulverizers, multi-processors and vibratory plate compactors.

Hydraulic Cylinder Snubbers.

Snubbers are located at the rod-end of the boom cylinders and both ends of the stick cylinders to cushion shocks while reducing sound levels and extending component life.

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