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R3000H Underground Mining Loader

Super Productive and Built to Last

Our largest underground loader, the Cat® R3000H is a low-cost specialist. Designed for the largest underground mines, it’s a super-productive, durable machine that delivers high performance and long life to lower cost per ton and overall cost of ownership. Safety comes standard, with most safety features built in — including an Operator Present System that protects the machine and operator from uncontrolled machine movements.
Its 100% Caterpillar designed and manufactured powertrain components deliver top reliability and performance. And its durable frame and components combine with improved serviceability to deliver the high uptime you demand.

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Benefits

Safety-Infused

Most safety features come standard, including Operator Present System

Built-In Power & Performance

100% Cat Powertrain, high performance long-term durability and ease of maintenance

Updated & Super Productive

Designed for the world’s largest underground mines and specializes in lowering costs

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  • Bucket Capacities
    Bucket Capacities
    8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)
    Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket
    11.6 yd³
    Dump Bucket - 2
    12.4 yd³
    Dump Bucket - 3
    13.7 yd³
    Light Material Bucket
    15.2 yd³
  • Engine
    Bore
    5.4 in
    Displacement
    927.6 in³
    Engine Model
    Cat® C15
    Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
    401 hp
    Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002
    401 hp
    Note (1)
    Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,800 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
    Note (2)
    All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
    Note (3)
    No engine derating required up to 3050 m (10,006 ft) altitude for equivalent Tier 3 engines, and 3506 m (11,502 ft) for VR engines.
    Note (4)
    Optional Ventilation Reduction package available.
    Note (5)
    Optional engine with emissions equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU stage IIIA is also available.
    Stroke
    6.8 in
  • Hydraulic Cycle Times
    Dump
    1.85 s
    Lower, Empty, Float Down
    3.54 s
    Raise
    8.8 s
    Total Cycle Time
    14.2 s
  • Operating Specifications
    Breakout Force - SAE
    61773 lb
    Gross Machine Mass
    180779 lb
    Nominal Payload Capacity
    44092 lb
    Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal
    88191 lb
    Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
    104199 lb
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Cooling System
    19.8 gal (US)
    Engine Crankcase
    9 gal (US)
    Front Differential and Final Drives
    31.4 gal (US)
    Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
    42 gal (US)
    Fuel Tank
    406.5 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank
    37 gal (US)
    Rear Differential and Final Drives
    33.5 gal (US)
    Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
    44.1 gal (US)
    Transmission
    16.4 gal (US)
  • Standards
    Standards
    Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab
  • Tires
    Tire Size
    35/65 R33
  • Transmission
    Forward - 1
    3 mile/h
    Forward - 2
    5.7 mile/h
    Forward - 3
    10.2 mile/h
    Forward - 4
    17.5 mile/h
    Reverse - 1
    4.1 mile/h
    Reverse - 2
    7.1 mile/h
    Reverse - 3
    12.7 mile/h
    Reverse - 4
    19.4 mile/h
  • Turning Dimensions
    Articulation Angle
    42.5 °
    Axle Oscillation
    8 °
    Inner Clearance Radius**
    127.8 in
    Note
    **Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
    Outside Clearance Radius**
    296.7 in
  • Weights
    Note
    *Calculated weight.
    Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
    172540 lb
    Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
    125187 lb
    Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
    47316 lb
    Operating Mass*
    128448 lb
    Operating Mass* - Front Axle
    54558 lb
    Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
    73853 lb
TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
  • Tires Arrangements: Tires Must Be Selected From the Mandatory Attachments Section, Choose Between:
    – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSNT, Bridgestone
    – Tire, 35/65 R33, VSDL, Bridgestone
  • Rims (set of four):
    – Five Piece, Tubeless
ELECTRICAL
  • Alarm, Reversing
  • Alternator, 95 Amp
  • Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
  • Batteries, Low Maintenance
  • Diagnostic Connector
  • Engine Shutdown Switch
  • Lighting:
    – External, Front, Rear, Halogen
    – Stop, Dual, Halogen
  • Receptacle Group, Auxiliary Start
  • Starter, Electric, 24-Volt
  • Starting and Charging System
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Automatic Brake Application (ABA)
  • Cab Enclosed:
    – ROPS/FOPS Certified
    – Air Conditioning
    – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
    – Dome Light
    – Heater
    – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
    – Salt Resistant Air Conditioner
  • Caterpillar Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS), (dash instrumental panels)
  • Horns, Electric
  • Instrumentation/Gauges:
    – Speedometer/Tachometer
    – Fuel Level
    – Hydraulic Oil Temperature
    – Engine Coolant Temperature
  • Operator Presence System
  • Light, Warning, Residual Brake
  • Low Hydraulic Level Warning
  • Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls (single joystick)
  • Seat:
    – Seat, Suspension, Vinyl
  • Seat Belt, Retractable
POWER TRAIN
  • Brakes, Full Hydraulic Enclosed Wet Multiple-Disc Spring Applied, Fluid Released (SAFR™)
  • Engine:
    – Cat C15 6 Cylinder Diesel
    – Air-To-Air Aftercooler (ATAAC)
  • Exhaust:
    – Particulate Filter, Flow Thru
    – Particulate Filter, Wall Flow
  • Filter, Engine, Remote Mounted
  • Fuel Adapters:
    – Standard Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
  • Fuel Priming Aid
  • Park Brake Switch Engagement, Choose Between:
    – Push to Apply
    – Pull to Apply
  • Precleaner, Engine Air Intake
  • Torque Converter with Automatic Lock-Up Clutch
  • Transmission, Automatic Planetary Powershift (4F/4R)
  • Transmission Neutralizer
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
  • Windows:
    – Single Pane
  • Brake Axle Cooling
  • Brake Light
  • Cap, Radiator, Manual Release
  • Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler
  • Dump Bucket (8.9 m3/11.6 yd3)
  • Bucket Lip:
    – Modular Weld-On
    – Lip Weldings – Full Weld Edge or Tack Weld Edge and Corners
  • Decals, International Picto Graphics
  • Fenders, Front, Rear
  • Firewall
  • Fuel Systems:
    – Dual Fuel Tanks
    – Fuel System Manual Shut Off Taps
  • Guards, Engine and Transmission
  • Handholds (Access On/Off Top Deck)
  • Lift Arm Positioner for Return to Dig
  • Radiator Grill, Swing Out
  • Service Oil Sample
  • Valve, Drain, Transmission Oil Filter
  • Valve, Hydraulic, Standard
POWER TRAIN
  • Engine Options:
    – Engine, Ventilation Reduction (VR)
    – VR Engine, Flow Thru Ready
    – Engine, Tier 3
  • Exhaust:
    – Exhaust, Purifier, Muffler
  • Fuel Adapters:
    – Standard Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
    – Fast Fill, Dual, Rubber Coated, Double Steel Braided Fuel Lines
    – Fast Fill, Dual, Stainless Steel Covered, Single Braided Fuel Lines
  • Secondary Steering System
ELECTRICAL
  • Battery Disconnect Switch, In Cab
  • Lighting:
    – Cat LED Worklights
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
  • Camera, Color Rear Facing
  • Duct, Air, Flow Diverter
  • Idle Timer (enclosed cab)
  • Instrumentation/Gauges:
    – Brake Pressure
  • Seat:
    – Seat, Suspension, Tee, Vinyl
    – Seat, Suspension, Air, Vinyl
    – Seat Cover
TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS
  • Command for Underground*
  • Vital Information Management System (VIMS) Gen 3
  • Payload System, Loadrite
  • Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver) – RCT
  • *Please consult with your Regional Commercial or Technology Representative prior to upgrading your machine to Command for Underground.
TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
  • Rim Identification Numbering
  • Spare Rim, Tubeless
OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
  • Brake release arrangements:
    – Recovery hook
    – Recovery bar
  • Buckets:
    – Various Sizes, Dump (9.5 m3/12.4 yd3, 10.5 m3/13.7 yd3)
    – Light Materials, Dump (11.6 m3/15.2 yd3)
    – Light Materials, Dump, Uninstalled (11.5 m3/15.0 yd3)*
  • Bucket Lip:
    – Bolt On Lips
    – Durilock
  • Ground Engaging Tools (GET):
    – Cutting Edge, Cat Weld-On
    – Cutting Edge, Bolt-On Half Arrow
    – Cutting Edge, Shrouds, Durilock
    – Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS) – Bucket Lip Protection
    – Heel Shrouds
    – Wear Bars
    – Liners
    – Overflow Guard
  • Faster Fill and Evacuation Systems:
    – Engine, Fast Fill
    – Radiator, Fast Fill
    – Hydraulic, Fast Fill
    – Transmission, Fast Fill
  • Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-On
  • Fire Suppression System:
    – Foam, Water Based
  • Fluids:
    – Arctic Coolant
    – Arctic Fuel
  • Guard, Light and Window
  • Handrails
  • Lubrication System:
    – Automatic
    – Centralized
  • Mine Transfer
  • Reversible Steering
  • Reflective Tape
  • Ride Control System
  • Service Tools:
    – Collet Jacking Bolts
    – Recovery Bar
  • Vandalism Protection
  • Windows:
    – Dual Pane
  • Wear Protection Bars:
    – Cab/ROPS
    – Hydraulic Tank
    – Radiator

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