R3000H Underground Mining Loader
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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Engine
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- Engine Model
- Cat® C15
- Engine Power - Tier 3 Engine - ISO 14396:2002
- 401HP
- Engine Power - VR Engine - ISO 14396:2002
- 401HP
- Bore
- 5.4in
- Stroke
- 6.8in
- Displacement
- 927.6in³
- 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 specifica
- 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.
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Operating Specifications
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- Nominal Payload Capacity
- 44092lb
- Gross Machine Mass
- 180779lb
- Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
- 104199lb
- Static Tipping Full Turn Ahead Lift Arms Horizontal
- 88191lb
- Breakout Force - SAE
- 61773lb
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Bucket Capacities
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- Bucket Capacities
- 8.9-11.6 m³ (11.6-15.2 yd³)
- Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket
- 11.6yd³
- Dump Bucket - 2
- 12.4yd³
- Dump Bucket - 3
- 13.7yd³
- Light Material Bucket
- 15.2yd³
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Weights
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- Operating Mass*
- 128448lb
- Operating Mass* - Front Axle
- 54558lb
- Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
- 73853lb
- Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
- 172540lb
- Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
- 125187lb
- Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
- 47316lb
- Note
- *Calculated weight.
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Turning Dimensions
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- Outside Clearance Radius**
- 296.7in
- Inner Clearance Radius**
- 127.8in
- Axle Oscillation
- 8°
- Articulation Angle
- 42.5°
- Note
- **Clearance dimensions are for reference only.
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Service Refill Capacities
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- Engine Crankcase
- 9gal (US)
- Transmission
- 16.4gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 37gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 19.8gal (US)
- Front Differential and Final Drives
- 31.4gal (US)
- Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
- 42gal (US)
- Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System
- 44.1gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 406.5gal (US)
- Rear Differential and Final Drives
- 33.5gal (US)
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Hydraulic Cycle Times
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- Raise
- 8.8s
- Dump
- 1.85s
- Lower, Empty, Float Down
- 3.54s
- Total Cycle Time
- 14.2s
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Transmission
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- Forward - 1
- 3mile/h
- Forward - 2
- 5.7mile/h
- Forward - 3
- 10.2mile/h
- Forward - 4
- 17.5mile/h
- Reverse - 1
- 4.1mile/h
- Reverse - 2
- 7.1mile/h
- Reverse - 3
- 12.7mile/h
- Reverse - 4
- 19.4mile/h
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Tires
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- Tire Size
- 35/65 R33
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Standards
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- Standards
- Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)/Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) Certified Cab
Standard Equipment:
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Tires, Rims, And Wheels
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- 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
- Tires Arrangements: Tires Must Be Selected From the Mandatory Attachments Section, Choose Between:
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Electrical
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- 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
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Operator Environment
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- 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
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Power Train
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- 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
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Other Standard Equipment
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- 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
- Windows:
Optional Equipment:
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Power Train
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- 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
- Engine Options:
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Electrical
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- Battery Disconnect Switch, In Cab
- Lighting:
– Cat LED Worklights
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Operator Environment
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- 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
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Technology Products
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- 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.
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Tires, Rims, And Wheels
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- Rim Identification Numbering
- Spare Rim, Tubeless
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Other Optional Equipment
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- 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
- Brake release arrangements:
