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Cat releases diesel-electric LHD

CATERPILLAR has released the R2900 XE diesel electric underground load haul dumper to meet the industry’s need for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions.

Cat's new R2900 XE diesel electric underground load haul dumper

Cat's new R2900 XE diesel electric underground load haul dumper

With a faster, more efficient and more powerful design, the LHD has optimised lift arm and component geometry and load-sensing hydraulics that boost breakout force by 35% compared to the previous Cat R2900G....

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