Case CE, a leading manufacturer of construction equipment, has recently introduced a series of innovative upgrades for its smallest dozers. These upgrades include new hydraulic and electrical systems, an undercarriage monitoring program, and improved operator experience. In this article, we will explore the details of these upgrades and their potential impact on the construction industry.
New Hydraulic and Electrical Systems
Case CE has rerouted the hydraulics in its 650M, 750M, and 850M dozers to improve dependability and reduce leaks. To boost reliability, the company has also added an upgraded electrical system and routing with a new braid harness. Additionally, the dozers now come with new sturdy latches, LED lights, and an updated rearview camera with an in-cab display to enhance the operator’s experience.
Improved Operator Experience
The 750M and 850M dozers have been further upgraded with new electro-hydraulic control functionality. Operators are now able to set the steering and shuttle settings to smooth, moderate, or forceful according to their preferences and to reduce fatigue. The dozers now also come with Universal Machine Control, which enables the installation of machine control products from Trimble, Topcon, or Leica. The Leica Geosystems system can be installed straight from the factory for easier ordering and setup.
Undercarriage Monitoring Program
The new Case Track Care Undercarriage Monitoring Program is designed to help owners manage the undercarriage’s performance and expenses by gathering measurements and observations of the undercarriage in the field and using that information to plan maintenance. The program is available through Case’s North American dealer network and can be used on steel-tracked Case equipment of any make, model, and product category in addition to dozers.
The program offers fleet managers easy access to data and reporting that enables them to spot indications of improper operation or odd wear patterns and lower the total cost of ownership. Undercarriages frequently contribute to over fifty percent of the lifelong cost of upkeep. The program uses a mobile app and a cloud-based system that uses both traditional and ultrasonic undercarriage measuring instruments to centralize, analyze, and report on undercarriage conditions and performance. It makes it simple to collect and keep track of undercarriage measurements, take and save pictures for reference, and enter information on operating procedures, suggested repairs, and other job site or application data.
To illustrate trends in wear, service, and replacement rates, the system calculates wear rates and provides entire undercarriage data. By using this data, owners may extend the service life of tracked machines and increase their uptime. Moreover, the program enables local Case dealers to be a one-stop-shop for total lifecycle undercarriage management, surveillance, and service across the entire fleet, making life simpler and guaranteeing fleet-wide undercarriage power and performance.
Conclusion
With these upgrades, Case CE has prioritized the operator, increased uptime, and made each of these dozers more dynamic and profitable on the job site. The undercarriage monitoring program has the potential to reduce the total cost of ownership by offering easy access to data and reporting, allowing owners to spot indications of improper operation or odd wear patterns, and plan maintenance accordingly. These upgrades are a testament to the company’s commitment to providing innovative solutions to the construction industry.