CatⓇ medium dozers become precision powerhouses

A new slew of technology package upgrades for the Cat® D4-D8 dozers has been recently introduced to further cement their positions as state-of-the-art industry-leading dozers.

Customers can now look forward to Cat Assist with ARO (attachment ready option) features (previously known as ARO with Assist), embedded as a standardised feature on newer Cat D4, D5, D6, D6 XE, D7 and D8 models.

Cat Product Specialist Sean Ho said that in introducing Cat Assist with ARO as a core proponent across the fleet of medium dozers, operators can enjoy greater productivity and efficiency while utilising them in their day-today work.

As part of the Cat Assist with ARO package, medium dozers will now sport the Steer Assist feature that helps operators doze straight.

"A seasoned dozing operator knows that dozing straight is a task that is far from simple," Sean said.

"The ability to doze properly comes with years of experience that an operator would need to rack up.

"With our Steer Assist feature, we aim to reduce the skill level that an operator needs to utilise the machine properly.

"The Steer Assist feature helps the operator in the box maintain precise steering to doze as per their requirements on both flat ground and side slopes.

"For an operator, the volume and type of material pushed will vary on a case-by-case basis.

"As the blade tilt steering is automated to help push heavy loads with less effort, operators can be assured that our medium dozers will be up for the task."

The Steer Assist feature is also complemented by the Slope Assist™ feature to maintain a consistent blade across slopes when the dozer is in operation.

This ensures consistent results across the different skill levels of operators. Automating such a function would reduce operator fatigue.

Aside from the Steer/Slope Assist, newer D4-D8 models will also come with the Traction Control feature.