STRAIGHT BOOM EXCAVATOR EXCELS IN LOW-LEVEL BUILDINGS, BRIDGES AND INDUSTRIAL DEMOLITION WORK

Built rugged for reliable operation in demanding applications, the new Cat® 352 Straight Boom Excavator is designed specifically for low-level demolition work up to five stories high, bridges and industrial infrastructures. Its stick/boom configuration delivers a higher vertical reach up to 12.85 m (42’2”), 36% more stick pin height compared to the standard 352 Reach configuration. Working with up to a 6000-kg (13,228-lb) attachment weight, the new 352 Straight Boom now features standard Cat technologies for increased versatility, precision and efficiency in both demolition and excavating applications. The excavator’s new optional 11.35-tonne (25,022-lb) removable counterweight design increases transportation efficiency and lowers transportation costs. The mechanical variable gauge undercarriage has a 2990 mm (9’10”) transportation width when needed and extends 500 mm (19,7”) in working mode for maximum stability all around. Its new highefficiency hydraulic fan features standard automatic reverse to keep the cores free from debris and reduce maintenance time. Designed for demolition, the 352 Straight Boom features reinforced booms, sticks and frame, increasing machine durability. Standard Falling Object Guards (FOGS) protect the roof and front reinforced P5A laminated windows from falling debris during demolition, while helping to maintain visibility of the jobsite. Sloped to prevent mud and debris accumulation, the track frame design helps to reduce track damage, while sealed track pins and bushings reduce travel noise and help to increase undercarriage life. Full track guiding guard is also a standard feature Its Operator ID function offers push-button engine starting and programmable joystick functions that are remembered when the operator enters their unique ID. Standard Cat Stick Steer simplifies excavator movements with single-hand and push-button operation of travel and turning. Offering automatic power increase when needed, standard auto dig boost delivers better bucket penetration, shorter cycle times and greater payloads. Auto heavy lift offers more lifting power when needed for as long as needed. Cat Lift Assist makes the operator aware that the load is within the excavator’s safe working range to avoid tipping Standard Cat technologies to elevate operating efficiency include Cat Grade with