Caterpillar’s new 995 wheel loader may be the same size as its predecessor, the 994K, but it’s designed to deliver more payload, more power and 19% more productivity while sipping less fuel.
A 1,847-horsepower Cat 3516E engine powers the 540,555-pound loader. With a 39% increase in torque, the 995 offers high lugging forces during digging and acceleration in high rimpull conditions.
The 995’s higher rated payload enables one-pass reduction when loading Cat 785, 789 and 793 mining trucks for up to a 33% increase in production and efficiency. It has a 22.3- to 57-cubic-yard bucket capacity range with a 50- to 60-ton payload, depending on the application.
Compared to the previous model, Cat says, the 995 delivers up to 13% lower hourly fuel consumption and offers up to an additional 8% efficiency gain when operating in Enhanced Eco Mode compared to throttle lock mode.
Cat enhanced the front linkage with an improved casting design, increased weld sizes, larger bearings and pins, and profile changes for increased service life. New larger capacity buckets with high-fill factors reaching 115% are available, while 994K buckets are still compatible with the new loader.
Operators can stretch out in the redesigned next generation cab with 50% more legroom and a host of other features to improve comfort and reduce fatigue. The cab is pressurized for reduced vibration and lower sound levels and includes automatic temperature control. A new electrohydraulic speed-sensing steering system with force feedback automatically stiffens when traveling at higher speeds and softens as speed decreases.
Two 10-inch color LED monitors display machine control, operating functions and the electronic operator’s manual, while a third 8-inch screen offers a dedicated view of the standard rearview camera. An optional multiview camera system with 270 degrees of visibility and rear object detection is also available. A taller windshield and increased wiper sweep area improve visibility to the bucket.
