Terra Cat - On The Ground, Issue 11

Cat 834K Wheel Dozers Central Wood Recyclers Ltd (CWR) is utilising two big Cat 834K Wheel Dozers for its operation at Kinleith, Tokoroa. The main use of the Cat C18 powered wheel dozers is pushing chip and with each chip scoop bucket having a capacity of 39 cubic yards, there is no better machine than the 834. Cat wood chip scoops have the unique capability to maximise production by both dozing and carrying a load with each pass. The final assembly of the chip scoops with the 834’s was completed by the Terra Cat Rotorua branch and then transported to site for owner Rene Richmond. Central Wood Recyclers is a family-owned and operated business, with more than 20 years in the wood recycling industry.

supported with a Cat Equipment Protection Plan (EPP). All other systems were rebuilt or replaced, including pumps, lines and hoses, cylinders, suspension and wiring. This was completed with refurbished cabs. New lightweight truck bodies were installed to optimise the payload. Since their arrival at Macraes, the like-new 789 units have proven the value of rebuilds with excellent performance.

the powertrain was the upgrade to the engine. The 789C trucks use a 1,900 horsepower 3516B (69 litre) engine, which was replaced with a Cat Reman 789D 2,100 horsepower 3516C (78.1 litre) high displacement engine featuring an air-to-air aftercooler system. The torque converter, transmission and other powertrain components were rebuilt by Terra’s Component Rebuild Centre in Christchurch to match the engine output. The Cat-certified rebuilt powertrain is

Last year Terra Cat was proud to have partnered with OceanaGold Macraes Operation on a major project to resurrect three Cat 789C trucks. Now a new video has been released so you can learn more about the rebuild process and our partnership with New Zealand's largest gold mine: www.youtube. com/watch?v=09_2TPv42so&t=2s The rebuilds began with repairs to the frames. The major change to

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