Shearer loader for longwall mining
1.8 - 7 m (71 - 276 in) Bucyrus

Highly productive longwalls place the highest demands on quality and reliability of modern shearers. Cat® shearers are built to meet these requirements.

Key Features

* Unique mainframe with fabricated structure to meet even the toughest mining conditions. It's the ideal anchor against the forces occurring during driving and cutting.
* Patent-pending trapping shoe with superior service life.
* Power for the toughest mining conditions.
* Modular design allows for maximum machine configuration flexibility and rapid replacement of modules to minimize downtime.
* Extensive testing to meet the most demanding mining requirements.
* Installed power of up to 2 295 kW / 3,078 hp for production rates of up to 5000 t/h.
* Industry-leading automation can be configured to meet individual control needs--from basic monitoring and protection to advanced automation and data transmission. Advanced automation package allows improved utilization of manpower in a safe environment, with increased yield from any given seam section, faster haulage speeds, improved face management, and increased life of all equipment.
* Haulage systems designed for problem-free operation and maximum speeds.