Overview
The R1700G underground loader is designed for high production, low cost-per-ton loading and tramming in underground mining applications. Compact design with agile performance, rugged construction and simplified maintenance ensures excellent productivity, long life and low operating costs (R1700G | Peterson Cat, n.d.).
Key specifications
According to (R1700G | Peterson Cat, n.d.), we can summarise technical specifications of a CAT 6040 in table 1.
Table 1: technical specification of CAT R1700G loader
| Nominal payload capacity | · 14 000 kg (tramming)
· 12 500 kg (truck loading) |
| Gross machine operating weight | 52 500 kg |
| Bucket capacity | 4.6 – 8.8 m3 |
| Gross power | 241/263 kW (SAE J1995) |
| Net power | 218/241 kW (SAE J1349) |
| Outside clearance radius | 6878 mm |
| Inner clearance radius | 3229 mm |
| Axle oscillation | 8⁰ |
| Articulation angle | 44⁰ |
Reference
R1700G | Peterson Cat. (n.d.). Retrieved January 28, 2025, from https://www.petersoncat.com/products/new/underground-mining-load-haul-dump-lhd-loaders/r1700g