Showtime in the desert

By |  November 17, 2014

When introducing its 6020B hydraulic mining shovel and 994K wheel loader last week, Caterpillar put on quite a show in the Arizona desert. Taking place at the company’s Tinaja Hills Demonstration & Learning Center near Tucson, the event drew about a dozen journalists and more than 200 customers.

Taking the stage first was the 994K wheel loader, a unit designed for large mining operations. While onlookers watched from the bleachers, Cat demonstrated the 994K side-by-side with its predecessor – the 994H. A key selling point of the new unit is its ability to load large mining trucks in few passes, resulting in a lower cost per unit of material moved.

After dark the real show began, when journalists and customers returned to the demonstration area for the unveiling of the 6020B hydraulic mining shovel. Applicable to large aggregate operations, you can learn more about it here.

Combining music, laser lights and fireworks, the show delighted customers. And while the 6020B was the center of attention, the well-choreographed display also included scrapers, motor graders, haul trucks, wheel loaders and tractors.

If you get a chance to check out the 6020B yourself, note its extremely roomy cab and high visibility. They are features that will make the unit attractive to operators. There are even three seats to allow for training of two operators at a time.

About the Author:

Darren Constantino is an editor of Pit & Quarry magazine. He can be reached at dconstantino@northcoastmedia.net.

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