PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGIES FOR WHEEL LOADERS

CAT® PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGY

RAISE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Next generation wheel loaders take on all kinds of tasks - loading, stockpiling, aggregate handling and more. Cat® Payload technologies provide on-the-go weighing to help operators hit exact targets, every time and avoid overloading, underloading or misloading of materials.

*NOT LEGAL FOR TRADE

Image Description: A Cat wheel loader is shown actively loading material into a truck in an outdoor quarry setting.

ACCURATE LOADING. FASTER. EASIER. SAFER. EVERY TIME.

Four ways Cat Payload delivers results for wheel loader applications:

• REDUCE COSTS: SAVE ON TIME, LABOR, AND FUEL COSTS.
• IMPROVE ACCURACY: PRECISE PAYLOAD TARGETS ELIMINATES OVER AND UNDER LOADING.
• INCREASE OPERATOR EFFICIENCY: EXPERIENCED OPERATORS WORK MORE ACCURATELY THAN EVER, WHILE NEW OPERATORS CAN GET UP TO SPEED MORE QUICKLY.
• ENHANCE SAFETY: PREVENT TRUCK OVERLOADING, WHICH CREATES HEAVIER AND MORE UNSTABLE LOADS, REDUCING BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND PUTTING THE DRIVER AT GREATER RISK OF TIPPING.

DEEP INTEGRATION

SIMPLE TO USE WITH ZERO GUESSWORK

Cat Payload technologies are deeply integrated into next generation Cat wheel loaders to provide operators a simple to use tool for precise loading. Payload can be installed as a dealer option, or upgraded to Advanced Payload for additional capabilities and features.

THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR ANY LOADING APPLICATION

Cat Payload for wheel loaders includes Standard and Advanced options to suit a range of application needs and operating budgets. Plus, the built-in Assist features allow you to partially automate some operations for even more efficiency and productivity.

Compatibility varies by wheel loader model and availability varies by region. Contact your Cat dealer to discuss the best systems and options for your fleet, operators and applications.

Image Description: Close-up view inside the cab of a Cat wheel loader, showing the operator's hand interacting with the system's touchscreen displays, which show loading data.

PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGY

LOAD EVERY TRUCK RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

WHAT CAN PAYLOAD DO FOR ME?

• Higher productivity from operators
• Prevent over/under loading and reloading
• Reduces unnecessary equipment wear & damage
• Improves fuel efficiency, saves on fuel costs
• Helps retain skilled operators
• Avoid overload fines

HOW IT WORKS

ON-THE-GO LOAD WEIGHING

Diagram Description: A diagram illustrates the "On-the-Go Load Weighing" process, showing stages from the ground up: 'Dig Zone', 'Lift Prior to Measure' (30%), 'Weigh Range' (50% Default, 65% Default), and 'Final Lift Height Above Weigh Range'.

The Cat Payload system calculates material weight on-the-go by using data from sensors that measure bucket position and hydraulic pressure.

• Automatic weighing provides estimated weights at low lifts (below weigh range) and scaled weights with the boom raised (through the weigh range).
• Easily tip-off excess material on the last pass with real-time weight estimates for precise loading - eliminate under / over loading.
• Bucket payloads are transferred to the truck cumulative payload weight as soon as an estimated weight is calculated. The bucket load is latched to the truck once the bucket is fully dumped.
• View bucket payload and truck cumulative payload weight effortlessly from the touchscreen monitor.
• Receive payload overload alerts when bucket loads exceed machine payload limits.
• Operators can track daily production from the cab with quick access to truck target weights, load and cycle counts, material movement, and daily totals - print truck payload tickets on optional printer.
• Managers can view payload details and key performance indicators online to help manage the business - requires a VisionLink™ or Cat Productivity subscription.

PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGY BASIC OPERATION:

1. Warm up lift components for better weigh range accuracy.
2. Zero the empty bucket.
3. Set payload target weight (optional).
4. Load bucket with material.
5. Lift smoothly through the weigh range to generate a scaled weight (indicated by green box on display).
6. Tip-off bucket (as needed) to remove excess material to meet target weight for the last pass.
7. After the last bucket pass, press store to save payload data to memory and update totals.

UP TO 10% FASTER CYCLE TIMES

Image Description: A Cat wheel loader is shown in a quarry environment, with a diagram overlay indicating the weighing process stages as it loads a truck.

PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGY

MODULAR COMPONENTS, EASY UPGRADES

Cat Payload is a modular system that can be optimized and upgraded to meet the needs of a wide range of applications and site requirements. Features and availability may vary, consult your Cat dealer for model-specific information.

Image Description: An illustration of a Cat wheel loader with various sensors and components labeled. Labels include: TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY, CONTROL MODULE (ECM), REMOTE STORE BUTTON, TILT POSITION SENSOR, ROD END PRESSURE SENSOR, HEAD END PRESSURE SENSOR, LIFT POSITION SENSOR. A note indicates 'Payload Configuration Shown, Advanced Payload Requires Additional Components'.

PAYLOAD

Payload is the standard system. Components are factory integrated with machine systems. This system comes installed from the factory on all new Cat wheel loaders.

ADVANCED PAYLOAD

Advanced Payload can be added at the factory or as an upgrade to standard Payload. Additional components include a dedicated high-resolution display, an additional control module, and sensors to enable expanded functionality.

PAYLOAD DISPLAY OVERVIEW

Image Description: A detailed screenshot of the Cat Payload touchscreen interface is shown. It displays truck information (Truck 42), material (Gravel), current time (12:00 PM), bucket weight (22.0 tonnes), target weight (12.5 tonnes), pass count (-1), and other operational data. Numbered indicators point to various display elements.

Advanced Payload includes all of the standard features of Payload, plus the additional options outlined below:

PAYLOAD NAVIGATION MENU

1. Menu Button: Allows user to access the Main Menu.
2. Bucket Weight: Displays the weight of material currently in the bucket. The green box occurs when the bucket is in the fully racked position and indicates scaled weight - the most accurate weight.
3. Bucket Zero Button: Zeros the current bucket weight.
4. Standby Button: Allows the user to activate and deactivate the scale system.
5. Set Target Weight Button: Allows the user to set the target payload weight.
6. Target Weight: Displays the remaining weight needed to achieve the target payload.
7. Remove Last Pass/Clear Truck Button: Removes the last pass from the truck, or clears the truck if there was only one pass on the truck.
8. Tip-Off Enable/Disable Button: Enables/Disables the function - manual mode.
9. Pass Count: Indicates the number of passes in the truck.
10. Truck Weight: Displays the total weight of the material loaded into the truck.
11. Weight Units: Displays the unit of weight in use, can be switched between metric or imperial.

ADVANCED PAYLOAD NAVIGATION MENU

3. Material List: Allows the operator to select material type from a prepopulated list.
4. Multitask Mode: Allows the operator to track payload data and totals for two different trucks at the same time. When the operator selects a second truck, the payload data for the inactive truck is paused.
5. Truck List: Allows the operator to select a truck from a prepopulated list.
6. Custom Lists: Allows users to create, select and manage up to 4 additional lists with information, such as customer name, order number, and site.

PAYLOAD WITH ASSIST

BOOST OPERATOR EFFICIENCY

Assist features on next generation wheel loaders add semi-autonomous functionality to boost operator efficiency. This system works with Payload and Advanced Payload, allowing you to optimize your loading applications.

AUTOMATED ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

• Auto Set Tires: Aids operators with proper digging technique by detecting pile engagement to reduce tire slip for longer tire life.
• Autodig: Performs a full dig cycle for the operator. Upon detecting a dig condition Autodig will command lift and tilt functions to fill the bucket, then raises to kickout height.
• Programmable Kickouts: Automates repetitive tilt, lower and lift functions to reduce operator fatigue, resulting in higher efficiency for greater productivity.
• Machine Speed Limit: Allows operators to control the machine's top speed, which helps save fuel by limiting runout speed in load and carry applications.
• Tip-Off Assist: An Advanced Payload feature that removes the need for the operator to manually load to target. When the operator initiates the final pass process, the loader will automatically tip-off to target weight.

Image Description: A Cat wheel loader is shown working in a quarry, loading material into a pile.

REDUCE RELOADS FOR QUICK PAYBACK

TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION

For wheel loader operators in quarry yards, accurate payload measurement helps to avoid the all-too-common need for a fully-loaded truck to dump an overload and return to the queue. Eliminating reloads results in significant operational efficiency gains, as well as cost savings.

In one study conducted by Caterpillar, a quarry customer loading sand six days a week was dumping 22 misloaded trucks per day. Just by avoiding the lost time involved in dumping and reloading those trucks, the Cat Payload system saved the customer $292,000 in the first year. Factor in the extra fuel burned, plus the extra machine wear and tear caused by the unnecessary reload cycles, and the savings become even more significant.

Payload compatibility varies by wheel loader model and availability varies by region. Contact your Cat dealer to discuss the best systems and options for your fleet, operators and applications.

Image Description: A Cat wheel loader is shown loading a truck with material.

PAYLOAD CASE STUDY SUMMARY:

17% INCREASE IN PRODUCTIVITY*

*Individual Results Will Vary

PAYLOAD TECHNOLOGY FOR WHEEL LOADERS

COMPARISONS AT A GLANCE

Image Description: Multiple Cat wheel loaders are shown operating in a quarry environment. One loader is actively dumping material into a large truck, while other loaders are visible in the background near piles of material.

FEATURE COMPARISON

Notes:

• = Available

¹ Upgrade Kits Include a Dedicated Display

² Subscription Required

³ Tip-Off Assist Not Available with Upgrade Kits

⁴ Subscription and Compatible Scale House Software Required