Cat 995 Wheel Loader Roars with Unmatched Power

The new loader is more powerful than its predecessor, the Cat 994K.

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Caterpillar Inc. has ignited waves of excitement in the construction industry with the recent introduction of its powerful new-generation wheel loader, the Cat 995.

According to the US-based OEM, the Cat 995 loader offers advancements such as improved productivity, reduced fuel consumption, and enhanced operator comfort.

And when compared to its predecessor, the Cat 994K, the new loader delivers up to 19% higher productivity, mainly due to a higher rated payload and a 6% increase in hydraulic force combined with equal hydraulic cycle time.

The 995 also offers up to 13% lower hourly fuel consumption and an extra 8% efficiency gain when operating in ‘enhanced eco-mode’.

The loader demonstrates up to 19% more efficiency than the 994K when operating in ‘throttle lock mode’.

“Enhancements to the front linkage include an improved casting design, increased weld size, larger bearings and pins, and profile changes for increased service life,” Caterpillar said in a press release.

“New, larger capacity buckets available for the 995 incorporate an extended floor for fast loading, high fill factors reaching 115%, and excellent material retention.”

The Cat 995 loader is built to the same size as the 994K but offers a higher rated payload, which allows buckets to be interchangeable between the two.

Powered by a Cat 3516E engine, the Cat 995 loader offers configurations based on regional requirements to meet EU Stage V/US EPA Tier 4 Final or US EPA Tier 1 equivalent emissions.

To enhance operator comfort, the 995 loader has been redesigned with 50% more legroom and features that boost operator confidence while reducing fatigue.

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Its pressurized cab lessens vibration feedback, reduces sound levels, and includes automatic temperature control.

“Providing shift-long comfort, its new electrohydraulic speed-sensing steering with force feedback automatically stiffens when traveling at higher speeds and softens as speed decreases to boost operator confidence,” Caterpillar said.

The Cat 995 loader is integrated with advanced electronics, which offer a wealth of data and technologies to enhance its intelligence as a smart heavy machine. This maximises productivity for both machine and operator alike.

To ensure efficiency and durability, the loader’s tip up technology prevents needless stress on the drivetrain and structural components by delivering full breakout forces while keeping the back tyres from lifting off the ground.

The new loader offers optional Autodig components for productivity gains, automating challenging aspects of the dig cycle, benefiting rehandling and tough digging applications while reducing tyre wear.

The machine’s Tyre Slip Prevention minimizes tyre wear by expertly controlling rimpull before the tyres are set and increasing it when download force is applied.

Auto Set Tires automatically lifts against the pile to set the tires and improve traction, preventing premature racking.

Lift Stall Prevention efficiently manages rimpull during digging, avoiding hydraulic stalls and reducing downtime in the pile.

To enhance operator performance, optional Operator Coaching monitors and reports on actions impacting productivity and component life.

The Cat 995 loader’s available Payload Overload Prevention improves productivity and efficiency by allowing a larger bucket to be used to achieve pass-match targets across a range of material densities without risk of overload.

“It is configurable to either stop or slow lift arms when the maximum allowed payload, including bucket weight, is exceeded,” Caterpillar said.

And for comprehensive data access, the Cat 995 loader has the standard Vital Information Management System (VIMS) and Cat Product Link™. Remote access to machine data is provided through the user-friendly VisionLink® interface.

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Patrick Thuita holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi. With 10+ years of experience in the construction equipment industry, he brings a wealth of expertise to our coverage.

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