374F L Tier 4 Final Key Features and Benefits

By Kit Kyarsgaard
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Yellow,” the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are
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Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States and in other countries.
 Reliability/
Key product features 374F L Durability

Performance Typically the largest and the most durable structures in the
industry
Modified X-frame car body design provides long life & durability
Time proven Cat® C15 engine with ACERT TM technology delivers
Robotically welded and stress relieved booms and sticks
superior durability and reliability with a 10% decrease in fluid
consumption while maintaining the same best in class productivity Grease Lubricated Tracks (GLT) with Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2)
provides longer life
Mechanically actuated , robust electronic fuel system provides precise
fuel delivery for outstanding engine performance Standard reversible cooling fan removes debris in the cooling cores
maximizing the cooling capacity
Caterpillar Innovative Technologies ensures Tier 4 Final emissions
Ease of
compliance
Operation
Isochronous engine speed control improves fuel efficiency by
maintaining constant pump and engine speed Ergonomically designed cab with easy to operate controls
Adaptive Control System (ACS) Valve manages hydraulic flow to Multiple seat and joystick adjustment options enhance comfort
maximize performance and control
12% improved visibility from the cab enhances productivity &
safety
Versatility Optimized low effort joystick controls reduces operator fatigue
Automatic climate control system with 5 vents maximizes comfort
Reach, General Purpose (GP) and Mass front linkage options available
to optimize profitability in any application Serviceability
Cat General Duty, Heavy Duty, Severe Duty and Extreme Duty buckets
are designed and matched to Cat bucket tips to optimize the machine’s Service locations are accessible from ground level or from the safe
performance catwalks on both sides of the main frame
Multiple auxiliary hydraulic options support a large variety of work Extended service intervals lower owning & operating costs
tools Newly designed service center provides easy access to the remote
mounted filters reducing machine service time
Safety
Technology
Hydraulic activation lever safely locks out all hydraulic functions
Anti-Skid plating & countersunk bolts reduce slipping Cat Connect technology solutions increase production and
Catwalks with perforated metal plating provides easy access to all minimize operating costs
maintenance points not accessible from ground level Link Technologies wirelessly connects you to your jobsite providing
Full length firewall separates the pump compartment from the engine essential business information (VisionLink® , Product Link TM)
Easy to access emergency shut down switch turns off the engine in the Grade technologies improve your grading productivity and deliver
case of an emergency job completing accuracy and efficiency (Cat Grade Control)
 Performance
C15 Engine Features:
Isochronous Control
C15 Engine (Tier 4 Final)  - 10% fluid consumption vs 374D Isochronous 10% Droop
 No compromise in productivity
 AEC (Automatic Engine Control) reduces

Torque
rpm automatically to reduce fuel
consumption
 Isochronous controls maintain the engine
rpm independent of the load to reduce Energy Savings Engine Speed
energy and fuel consumption
The isochronous engine speed system adjusts fuel
Gross Power (1600rpm): 362kW (492 hp)
pressure and hydraulic flow to maintain a constant,
Net Power (1600 rpm): 352 kW (479 hp) Fuel conscious customers can run the machine
optimal engine rpms independent of the load. The
Displacement: 15.2L in economy mode and realize up to 15% result is maximized productivity, reduced fuel usage
reduction in fuel consumption with no loss in and less noise.
digging or lifting forces
Main Hydraulic Pumps
Hydraulic System Features: Adaptive Control System (ACS)
• Multi-function controllability without the ACS efficiently
need for a third pump meters and
• Increased cycle speed & high digging forces manages hydraulic
flow to meet strict
Adaptive Control System manages hydraulic flow requirements
flow, delivering best in class performance and for precise control,
superior controllability fast cycle times and
Maximum Flow: multi-function
The hydraulic system on the Cat 374F L has controllability.
857 L/min (239 Gal/min) been designed to provide industry leading Hydraulic flow regeneration from the ACS valve
Max. Pressure: productivity to maximize the profit potential results in reduced fuel consumption, improved
35 000 kPa (5076 PSI) for your business efficiency and performance.

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 Versatility
Caterpillar has designed versatility into the 374F L allowing one machine be
used for a wide range of applications with multiple boom and stick options

An extensive range of Cat Work Tools includes

buckets, hydraulic hammers, multi-processors,
scrap and demolition shears, grapples and
rippers. Each is designed to optimize machine
versatility and performance.
Cat general duty, heavy duty, severe duty and extreme duty
With innovative ACS technology, the 390F L can bucket options along with the reach, general purpose and
operate at medium pressure without an mass front linkage configurations means the 390F L can
additional pump, resulting in reduced
be optimized to deliver superior productivity with the lowest
maintenance costs and improved efficiency.
operating costs in any application.
Circuit Options Example
One Way Flow Hammer Cat quick couplers allow one person to change work tools in seconds
Two Way Flow Grapple/Tilting bucket
for maximum performance and flexibility on a job site. One
machine can move rapidly from task to task and a fleet of similarly
Two Way Flow + Medium Rotating Grapple equipped machines can share a common work tool inventory.

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 Safety
Caterpillar builds safety in to every machine, allowing The standard hydraulic lockout lever
operators and service technicians to get home safely isolates all hydraulic and travel
functions in the lowered position. It is
everyday
specifically designed to not allow the
operator to leave the cab without first
Rear view camera systems improve
lowering it.
rearward and right-hand-side visibility,
giving a clear view around the machine.
Two circuit breakers protect critical
The camera is built into the electrical components to increase
counterweight for maximum protection. machine uptime.
This not only improves jobsite safety,
A full length firewall separates the
but also enhances productivity and helps
engine from the hydraulic pump and
to maintain the asset value of your
offers protection in the event of an
machine.
incident.

Anti-skid plating with Catwalks with perforated metal plating

countersunk bolts and handrails are provided on both
reduces the potential for sides of the main frame for safe and
slippage and trip easy access to maintenance points.
hazards, providing a safe
platform for all routine Ground level shut-off switch stops all
service and maintenance fuel to the engine when activated and
needs. shuts down the machine.

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 Reliability / Durability
Robotic welding on 95% of structures provides 3 times the
The strong and durable car body has been designed to work in the
penetration of a manual weld to prolong structural life.
toughest operating conditions.
Booms and sticks are stress relieved and ultrasonically tested to
provide maximum durability to meet all application needs. The X-shaped, box-section car body provides excellent resistance to
torsional bending, dissipating stress throughout the base of the
A large boom foot helps to dissipate stresses through the boom machine.
tower maintaining a tight pin fit maximizing service life.
The robotically welded track roller frames are press-formed into
High tensile steel fabricated into a large box section combined with pentagonal shapes angled for easy debris roll off while delivering
internal baffle plates absorbs torsional stresses allowing longer exceptional strength and long service life.
structural life.

All electrical wires are colored, numbered and protected with thick
braiding for ease of identification and long service life.
Non-abrasive connectors reduce wiring harness failures. The cross roller swing bearing provides more contact area compared to
the traditional ball bearing design, increasing stability and bearing life.

The 390F L Grease Lubricated Track (GLT) with Positive Pin Retention 2 (PPR2)
undercarriage has been designed to prevent pin walking from the track link by
crimping the track link to the pin, extending undercarriage life.

The grease lubricated links minimize the internal bushing wear, reducing noise and
increasing life up to 25%.

Undercarriage rollers are rebuild-able and sealed to prevent dirt and debris
Track Link with PPR2 Track Link without PPR2 causing wear of internal components.

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 Ease of Operation
The ergonomically designed cab
accommodates a wide variety of operator
sizes with 7 seat and joystick console
adjustment points
All switches and controls are intuitive and
easily accessible, allowing the operator to
concentrate on the task at hand to
maximize productivity and reduce fuel
consumption

The operator station has been designed to maximize visibility

throughout the machine and to the work tool through its full range of
motion. A 3dBA reduction in operator noise and a 12% increase in
visibility delivers even higher comfort, increased productivity and a
safer working environment.
Comfort levels are further enhanced by the powerful heating and
ventilation system, which features 5 air vents, ensuring the operator
remains comfortable throughout the work day.
The improved, 40% larger, high resolution LCD display is designed with
42 languages to simplify machine use by acting as an operator-to-
machine interface for all control and warning functions

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 Serviceability
At Caterpillar, we realize that when your machine is not working it’s costing money The encapsulated filter is mounted in an external
and not maximizing the return on your investment. chamber from the tank which minimizes
The 374F L has been designed with the service technician in mind to reduce the contamination risk and extends hydraulic system life.
time taken to carry out routine service and maintenance intervals.
Service points are easy accessible with several not requiring tools. Safe, easy to
access catwalks on both sides of the main frame provides easy access to the
service center not accessible from the ground.
The in-cab-monitor indicates hydraulic oil, engine oil and coolant levels upon start-
up as well as air filter plugging restrictions and fuel water separator status
throughout operating conditions.

Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S) provides the ability to detect potential issues at an Designed for convenience, many greasing points are
early stage allowing repairs to be carried out before major component failure. grouped at ground level to reduce service and
maintenance time and to maximize working time.

The electric fuel priming pump automatically prefills the

S.O.S Engine fuel system including the filters and pumps on start-up,
Oil Port simplifying service and maintenance procedures and
reducing the possibility of air cavitation which can cause
catastrophic failure to pumps.

Pressure Port
Pressure ports are used to ensure
the machine is working within
specified operating levels and to
simplify fault finding process in the
event of a hydraulic failure.
Electric Fuel Priming Pump

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 Technology
Cat technology solutions are designed to promote Cat ProductLink technologies
jobsite efficiency, accuracy and the monitoring of allow critical information, fuel
single or multiple machine fleets to reduce usage, machine health and more
downtime. to be automatically sent to a head
office via cellular or satellite
Machine control & guidance is the use of technology
technologies.
to provide a virtual plan of the jobsite to the
operator without the use of traditional grade stakes. This allows for the remote
monitoring of machine fleets to
This enables millimeter accuracy allowing the
ensure maximum efficiency and
completion of tasks quickly and efficiently.
to promote repair before failure,
maximizing machine availability.
Cat Grade Control
Cat Grade Control is all about efficiency and ease. This next-
generation technology makes it possible to significantly improve
operator efficiency, assist inexperienced operators, reduce surveying
and staking, save manpower, time and expenses, do more work
in less time and help make a safer workplace.

The Cat Grade Control payload feature in the 374F allows

operators to effortlessly track bucket payload and detect machine
cycles and fuel usage. This additional feature ensures productivity is
maximized and truck overloading is avoided.

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CAT, CATERPILLAR, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Yellow,”
the “Power Edge” trade dress as well as corporate and product
identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not
be used without permission.” and “©2015 Caterpillar All Rights
Reserved.

VisionLink is a trademark of Trimble Navigation Limited,

registered in the United States and in other countries.