CAT 345C L - Manual (Page 3)

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Extreme Service
Undercarriage attachment includes next
size larger components for increased
stability and extra rugged reliability in
severe applications. pg. 8
Booms, Sticks and Linkage
Caterpillar excavator booms and sticks
are built for performance and long
service life. Two types of booms
and four sticks are available, offering
a range of configurations suitable
for a wide variety of applications.
The bucket linkage pins have been
enlarged to improve reliability and
durability. All booms and sticks are
stress relieved. pg. 11
Structures
Caterpillar design and manufacturing
techniques assure outstanding durability
and service life from these important
components and using thicker plates at
the boom foot area to improve rigidity.
pg. 9
Undercarriage
Cat designed excavator undercarriage
is stable, durable and low maintenance.
The undercarriage is a long, variable
gauge type for good machine stability
and transportability. pg. 8
Service and Maintenance
Fast, easy service has been designed
in with extended service intervals,
advanced filtration, convenient filter
access and user-friendly electronic
diagnostics for increased productivity
and reduced maintenance costs.
pg. 10
Complete Customer Support
Your Cat dealer offers a wide range
of services that can be set up under a
customer support agreement when you
purchase your equipment. The dealer
will help you choose a plan that can
cover everything from machine and
attachment selection to replacement.
pg. 10
Buckets, Quick Coupler, Work Tools
A variety of work tools, including
buckets, couplers, hammers, crushers,
pulverizers, multiprocessors, shears
and grapples are available through
Cat Work Tools. pg. 12