New Cat rotary cutters
Published 5/7, 2023 at 07:35Cat rotary cutters for excavators have been designed to provide high production in hard material for various applications like trenching and demolition.
With controlled breaking and high precision, rotary cutters are ideal for working in confined or urban areas and can be used in sensitive areas such as neighbourhoods or hospitals, since they produce a lower decibel of sound compared to other breaking tools.
The new Cat RC20 and RC30 models are available to be used with pin on, ‘S-type’, Cat pin grabber or ‘CW’ couplers. They are compatible with Cat hydro-mechanical work tool brackets, being designed to allow operators to move more smoothly from one task to the next. For space constricting jobs, the rotary cutter can be manually turned either 90o or 270o. Adding an optional hydraulic lines kit, the rotary cutter can be turned up to 180o for cleaning narrow trenches or working away from the machine to help get increased productivity. Said to be ideal for dredging applications, the rotary cutter can be submerged in water without modifications to the tool.
The direct drive motor has been designed to provide high torque, production and performance to help operators get the job done faster. With less space between the drums, operators are said to be able to build narrower trenches while also burning less fuel. Rotary cutter picks are easily replaced with a simple tool and can be switched out quickly. Maintenance panels offer quick and easy access, whilst mechanical seals help to lock in grease and keep dust for longer servicing intervals. The rotary cutters have been developed to break up material more to help put less wear and tear on buckets.
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