Cooling System

An optional variable pitch fan automatically purges the cooler cores by periodically reversing the airflow when needed. This fan is beneficial in providing more airflow in the reverse direction (when compared to a system that simply reverses the fan rotation), which more thoroughly expels any debris build-up in the cooling cores. The variable pitch fan reduces the need for an air wand used to clean the backside of the cooler cores. For very high debris applications often found in millyards, consider pairing the variable pitch fan with optional high debris cooling cores for a robust solution and reduced maintenance.

An optional axle oil cooling system provides the capability to dissipate heat generated in high energy applications, such as braking with a large load or extended roading.

Air Systems

In conjunction with the standard strata precleaner, the optional turbine engine precleaner extends filter element life and helps to provide clean air to the engine in high debris applications by ejecting saw dust and similar material before it ever reaches the air cleaner. Similar in function, a Cat Advanced Cabin Filtration (ACF) precleaner is also available to extend service intervals of the cabin filter.

Guarding

Depending on the level of protection required, three optional guard designs are available to help protect the cab glass from damage while working in tough forestry applications. There are two front windshield guard options and a full cab glass guarding option available. Protecting the underside of the machine, the power train guard prevents debris build-up and damage to major components or systems such as the engine or transmission.

Optimized Z-bar Linkage

Parallel lift capabilities, high lift, high tilt forces and versatility provide the optimal solution for millyard applications.

Fusion Quick Coupler – Maximum Machine Performance

Fusion is the patented wheel loader coupler system from Caterpillar. The Fusion Coupler System provides performance virtually identical to pin on – with all the flexibility of a quick coupler system. The Fusion Coupler sits back, close in to the loader arms – minimizing offset and increasing the machine’s performance.

Fusion Quick Coupler – Unsurpassed Durability

An advanced wedging mechanism creates a tight, rattle-free fit. This patented lock up system eliminates play and wear – resulting in a long service life.

Fusion Quick Coupler – Increased Visibility

An open coupler frame design clears sight lines from the operator’s seat, making it easier than ever before to engage and disengage attachments with certainty.

Fusion Quick Coupler – Common Interface Compatibility

The Fusion Coupler System not only allows one machine to use a range of work tools, but also allows one work tool to be picked up by machines of many different sizes.

Forks and Buckets

Check with your local Cat dealer for specific work tool attachments available in your region.

To extend the global portfolio of work tools designed for M/M XE Series machines, Caterpillar has an agreement with UFO that enables us to offer a selection of products in addition to Caterpillar Work Tools. The Millyard Tools are manufactured for the Europe, Africa and Middle East markets and manufactured in Sweden.

Engine Access

The Cat sloped “one-piece” tilting hood provides industry leading access to the engine. Its design provides the best-in-class service access to engine, oil levels and coolant sight gauge.

Cooling System

The cooling system is readily accessible for clean out and maintenance. With nine cooling fins per 25.4 mm (1.0 in) and a perforated grill, most airborne debris entering the system passes through the cooler cores. The hydraulic and A/C cooler cores swing out providing easy access to both sides for cleaning. An access panel on the left side of the cooling package swings down to provide access to the back side of the engine coolant and Air-to-Air After Cooler (ATAAC). An optional variable pitch fan can automatically purge the cooler cores by periodically reversing the airflow when needed.

Service Centers

The electrical and hydraulic service centers provide grouped access to numerous features, enhancing safety and convenience for your operators and service technicians, while reducing service time.

The electrical service center, located beneath the left platform, contains the maintenance free batteries, a fuse relay panel, main disconnect switch, ground level engine shutdown switch, hood tilt switch, and the jump start receptacle.

Hydraulic system components are protected by full flow and kidney-loop filtration. A filter in the hydraulic tank return line filters all of the oil returning to the tank. There is also a case drain screen for additional protection and finally, a separate kidney-loop filter with a finer micron rating continuously filters smaller particles out of the system. This multilevel design ensures the hydraulic oil is clean and thoroughly protects the rest of the hydraulic system from contamination. A thermal bypass valve has been added to improve hydraulic system warm-up.

The hydraulic service centers are now virtually identical for the M Series product line. This consistent layout makes it easier for service technicians who work on a variety of M Series models.

Every Tier 4 Final/Stage IV, or equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA engine is equipped with a combination of proven electronic, fuel, air and aftertreatment components, if required.

More Powerful, Reliable Engine Electronics

The electronics used in Tier 4 Final/Stage IV or equivalent Tier 3/Stage IIIA engines are more powerful and robust than ever. Increased features and connection commonality improve the customer experience and increase quality and reliability. Over-foam wiring harness adds to reliability even in the most demanding applications.

Hydraulics

The M Series hydraulic systems have significant design changes and customer value improvements. The main hydraulic valve is a mono-block with an integrated ride control section. The mono-block design reduces weight, has fewer leak points, and is common across all M Series models. Auxiliary hydraulic functions can be easily added at the factory or in the field with the addition of a second remote valve.

Equipment Monitoring

Cat Connect technologies and Cat dealer services take the guesswork out of equipment management. Product Link™ and the online VisionLink® application enable you to monitor real-time machine data and manage machine’s health. Your Cat dealer offers expert advice and S·O·SSM Services to maintain equipment reliability and efficiency.

Cold Start Package

The optional cold start package provides dependable starts in extreme cold weather and high altitudes.

Hydraulics

The ride control system has two accumulators enabling it to be more effective over a greater payload range, increasing productivity and operator efficiency.

Transmission

The power trains feature a lock-up clutch torque converter that has been matched with the engine power and hydraulics improving performance and fuel efficiency. These rugged transmissions have a split-flow oil system which uses new multi-viscosity oil to improve fuel economy.

Customer Support Agreements

A Customer Support Agreement (CSA) is an arrangement between you and your Cat dealer that helps you lower your total cost per ton. CSAs are flexible, allowing them to be tailored to your business needs. They can range from simple Preventive Maintenance Kits to elaborate Total Cost Performance Guarantees. Having a CSA with your Cat dealer enables more time for you to do what you do best – run your business.

Monitoring Systems

Monitoring product health is key to optimizing the life of an investment into a Cat Wheel Loader.

• Cat Product Link – Cat Product Link allows remote monitoring of equipment to improve overall fleet management effectiveness. Product Link is deeply integrated into machine systems. Events and diagnostic codes, as well as hours, fuel, idle time and other detailed information are transmitted to a secure web based application, VisionLink. VisionLink includes powerful tools to convey information to users and dealers, including mapping, working and idle time, fuel level and more.
• S·O·S Services – Helps manage component life and decrease machine downtime, increasing productivity and efficiency. Regular fluid sampling can help track what is going on inside your machine. Wear related problems are predictable and easily repairable. Maintenance can be done to accommodate your schedule, resulting in increased uptime and flexibility in maintenance repairs before failure.

Cat Autolube System

The optional, fully integrated Cat Autolube system provides full system monitoring and diagnostic test visibility by being integrated into the machine, display and VisionLink. Easy access to the refill pump and grease zerks means simple, fast servicing.

Parts Availability

Caterpillar provides an unsurpassed level of personalized service to help you work more cost effectively and efficiently. By utilizing a worldwide parts network Cat dealers help minimize machine downtime and save money by delivering replacement parts within 24 hours.

Resale Value

Owning quality equipment is an important factor in maintaining resale value. Caterpillar is not only known for machines that are better built, but provides product and dealer support to maintain the reliability and durability of your machine.

Customer machine data shows Cat wheel loaders are the most fuel efficient machines in the industry. Several features contribute to this excellent fuel efficiency:

• Deep system integration between engine, hydraulics, transmission and ride control results in reduced emissions, more productivity, and lower fuel consumption without interrupting machine performance.
• Manual/automatic differential locks increase traction and reduce tire scuffing lowering operating costs.
• Productive economy mode optimizes engine torque and speed further reducing fuel consumption.
• External caliper disc parking brake makes maintenance easily accessible.
• Adjustable automatic idle engine shutdown system reduces idle time, overall operating hours and fuel consumption.
• Lock-up clutch torque converter and shift strategy increases driveline efficiency with reduced torque interruption conserving fuel. Auto 1-D transmission mode keeps engine speed low reducing fuel consumption while delivering optimal machine performance.

Cat Connect makes smart use of technology and services to improve your job site efficiency. Using the data from technology-equipped machines, you’ll get more information and insight into your equipment and operations than ever before.

Cat Connect services are also available from your dealership including:

Equipment Management – increase uptime and reduce operating costs.

Productivity – monitor production and manage job site efficiency (applies to bucket applications).

Safety – enhance job site awareness to keep your people and equipment safe.

Consult your local dealer on the services available.

Featured Cat Connect technologies include:

LINK Technologies

LINK technologies wirelessly connect you to your equipment giving you access to essential information you need to know to run your business. Link data can give you valuable insight into how your machine or fleet is performing so you can make timely, fact-based decisions that can boost job site efficiency and productivity.

Product Link/VisionLink

• Product Link is deeply integrated into your machine to take the guesswork out of equipment management.
• Easy access to timely information like machine location, hours, fuel usage, idle time and event codes via the online VisionLink user interface can help you effectively manage your fleet and lower operating cost.

DETECT Technologies

DETECT technologies enhance operator awareness of the environment around working equipment and provide alerts to help keep people and assets safe.

Rear Vision Camera

• Integrated into standard display, enhances visibility behind the machine helping you work confidently.
• Optional second display can be added to provide a dedicated rear view of the job site.

Rear Object Detection (Optional)

• Integrated into touchscreen display, the radar system warns an operator of an object in critical zone while going in reverse.
• Increased awareness of the working environment enhances site safety.

Engine and Emissions

Cat ACERT engines are designed for maximum fuel efficiency and increased power density, while meeting Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards, or emitting equivalent to Tier 3/Stage IIIA. This engine features innovative Cat electronics, a fuel injection process, air-management systems; an aftertreatment solution with Cat Selective Catalytic Reduction, and a fuel efficient regeneration system, if required.

Efficient Systems and Components

Innovative systems intelligently lower the average working engine speeds and reduce the overall system heat loads which result in significantly improved performance and fuel efficiency.

Advanced Systems with Innovative Integration

The deep system integration of the engine and emissions system, power train, hydraulic system and cooling system result in lower fuel consumption on average as compared to previous generation machines.

Productive Economy Mode

The productive economy mode automatically controls the engine torque and speed based on the machine’s power train load and places engine speed and torque in the most efficient operating range. The result is improved fuel efficiency while delivering optimal performance.

Tier 4 Final/Stage IV Engines

• Next Generation Fuel Systems – Cat injection timing precisely controls the fuel injection process through a series of carefully timed microbursts, providing more control of combustion for the cleanest, most efficient fuel burn.
• Cat NOx Reduction System – The Cat NOx Reduction System (NRS) captures and cools a small quantity of exhaust gas, then routes it back into the combustion chamber where it drives down combustion temperatures and reduces NOx emissions.
• Aftertreatment Technologies – To meet the additional 80 percent reduction in NOx emissions required by Tier 4 Final/Stage IV emission standards, the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR), has been added to the already proven Cat Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIB aftertreatment solution.

Ensuring operators are safe, confident in the control of their machines, have a clean, comfortable and quiet operating environment with controls that are intuitive and low effort all contribute to lower operator fatigue and better performance.

Cab Access

A switch has been added to the electronic service center which unlatches the door remotely (optional). The gas strut then swings the door open all while the operator is safely on the ground. The angle of the steps up to the cab have been increased to an optimal fifteen degrees enabling operators to walk up like stairs versus climbing more vertically like a ladder. Grab handles have been repositioned so a secure three points of contact can be maintained at all times.

Visibility

Once in the cab, the new door securely seals against the new roll formed ROPS posts and the lower glass panel has been extended several inches to improve visibility to the left side of the machine. New larger convex mirrors improve visibility to the rear and integrated spot mirrors provide visibility close to both sides of the machine.

Sound

Viscous cab mounts connect the cab to the frame of the machine, decreasing noise and vibration the operator is subjected to. The result is a sustainable work environment and well-rested operator, remaining efficient and productive.

Central Display

The central display panel has a large text box, analog gauges, and LED warning indicators. The large text box provides in-language information about machine operation, feature activation and system troubleshooting and calibration. With the large analog gauges the operator can easily identify if key systems are within normal operating range.

Touch Screen Display

A new multipurpose color touch screen display dramatically simplifies the operator interface; with machine controls, rear vision camera and new fully integrated Cat Production Measurement system. Intuitive navigation with in-language text enables operators to modify certain machine operating parameters and monitor machine conditions literally at the touch of their fingers.

Control Panel

Sealed against moisture and dirt, the centralized switch panel with LEDs provides reliability and ready access to frequently required functions, even while wearing gloves. The ISO symbols located on each membrane switch are molded all the way through to ensure the image will not wear off over time.

The M Series maintains the “help” feature which explains the function of each membrane switch.

Focusing on operator efficiency, the control panel has been streamlined to include easy to reach highly utilized machine controls. The touch screen display enables the relocation of some expanded functions while eliminating the need for a second switch panel for further simplicity and easy machine operation.

Steering Wheel

The steering configuration on these machines offers a low-effort hand metering unit hydraulic steering system. Load sensing steering directs power through the steering system only when needed.

Electro-Hydraulic (EH) Joystick Steering with Force Feedback (Optional)

Operators will enjoy and quickly adopt the industry leading seat mounted EH joystick steering system, which provides precision control and dramatically decreases operator arm fatigue.

Implement Controls (EH)

Seat-mounted, single axis implement control levers (joysticks, optional) provide operators with precise control of the work tool, all while moving with the seat for maximum comfort. In-cab, programmable kick-outs and automatic cylinder snubbing are easy to set on-the-go for tilt, lower and lift, and are ideal for repeatable cycles.

Ride Control

The next generation of ride control works as a shock absorber, improving ride quality and smoothness over rough terrain, increasing operator confidence, comfort and efficiency, ensuring excellent material retention.

Frames

The robotically welded two-piece structural frame design provides strong and rigid structures. The M Series articulating hitch system, joining the front and rear frames, provides increased bearing force capacity.

Axles

The M Series axles are designed to handle extreme applications resulting in reliable performance and durable life. The rear axle can oscillate to ±13 degrees helping to ensure all four wheels stay on the ground providing stability even in the roughest terrain for excellent stability and traction.

Renowned Cat Dealer Support

• Your Cat dealer is ready to help you every step of the way. From new or used machine sales, to rental or rebuild options, your Cat dealer can provide an optimal solution to your business needs.
• Unsurpassed worldwide parts availability, trained technicians and customer support agreements maximize your machine uptime.
• Financing options are offered to meet a variety of customer needs.

Optional Attachments:

• Radiator with Wider Fin Spacing for High Debris Applications
• Engine Precleaner
• Window Guard
• Tilt Cylinder Guard
• Light Guard
• Auxiliary Hydraulics: 3rd and 4th Valve
• Advanced Cabin Filtration
• Power Train Guard
• Variable Pitch Fan
• Counterweight
• Logger Linkage: a. Larger Lift Cylinders; b. Larger Tilt Cylinders
• Fusion Coupler
• LED Lights
• Warning Beacon
• Strobe Lights
• Roading Fenders
• Cat Autolube
• Wheel Chocks
• Axle Oil Coolers (front, rear)
• Traction Aid: Automatic Front/Rear Differential Locks (manual front is standard)
• Low Profile Tires (not shown)