LOAD & HAUL
GC SERIES EXCAVATORS
ARE NOT JUST TRIMMED DOWN MODELS Thinking about right-sizing your fleet in an effort to keep costs down, but don’t want to sacrifice on performance? The good news is quarry producers can save with the Cat GC Series excavator, which offers cab comfort, ease of operation and fuel savings.
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aterpillar machines with the GC decal are designed to be economical and offer an attractive total cost of ownership. They are reliable, fuel-efficient and built to the same Cat production system standards. They are easy to operate and equipped with all of the brand promises supported by the Cat dealer network and services with Cat genuine parts and quality.
The Cat GC excavator product line-up offers a new value proposition for the more cost-conscious customers who do not want to pay for a solution they do not need. The GC range complements the traditional product offering Caterpillar calls its performance range, as well as Caterpillar’s technically advanced XE premium range, thus enabling customers to choose across
It may have an operating weight of 42 tonnes but the Caterpillar 345 GC excavator is powered by a 258kW engine and has a digging depth of 7200mm.
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a spectrum of machines that precisely matches their work and budget. Much like the automotive industry offers different “trim” levels of the same car model, heavy equipment manufacturers are now providing similar options. Caterpillar has introduced several GC models in the past few years. These include excavators, medium wheel loaders, articulated dump trucks and soil compactors.
WHY GC? Caterpillar has stated that its customers in consultations had expressed a preference for earthmoving vehicles equipped with the latest technology to give their businesses a competitive edge or to compensate for a lack of skilled operators. Others also prioritised owning and operating costs over technology. The GC standard models deliver high performing machines that are simple to operate and easy to maintain. Caterpillar’s range of GC excavators will include: • The 315 GC. • The 320 GC. • The 330 GC. • The 336 GC. • The 345GC. When a producer chooses a GC machine, they will receive a well-designed product that offers high fuel efficiency and low owning and operating costs, all at an affordable price. GC models are reliable, with no compromises made in terms of quality or safety. They are built with the “same Cat DNA”, and have the best dealer network support. Caterpillar insists quality and reliability are not compromised. The Cat GC models are ideal for applications that do not require the use of cutting-edge technology like grade control or on-board payload weighing. Therefore, a GC excavator is suitable in a range of applications, be it in construction, demolition
