R2900 XE Underground Diesel-Electric LHD Loader

Overview

Built on the platform of our most popular underground loaders, the new R2900 XE is the first Cat^® diesel electric underground LHD. It’s a productive, powerful, reliable machine built to meet the underground mining industry’s need for bigger payloads, faster loading and reduced emissions.
Its powerful diesel electric drive engine is EU Stage V compliant, and it offers the power to match its class-leading 18.5-tonne . The R2900 XE is highly productive, with smooth and quick machine responses combined with improved digging and tramming performance. Employing electric drive components reduces fuel burn and improves productivity — helping mines reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

SUPERIOR PRODUCTIVITY

Thanks to a number of new and improved features, the R2900 XE delivers a +20% increase in productivity.
(Compared to R2900G)

GREATER THAN 35% IMPROVED LIFT BREAKOUT FORCE

The R2900 XE employs a high efficiency electric drive system and is powered by a quiet, reliable and durable Cat® C15 engine.

REDUCED MAINTENANCE and REPAIR

A number of features and improvements contribute to ensuring the R2900 XE is easier and less expensive to maintain, driving down cost per ton and increasing availability.

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Specifications

Engine Model	Cat® C15
Engine Power - Stage V Engine - ISO 14396:2002	449 hp
Engine Power - Tier 2/Stage II Engine - ISO 14396:2002	447 hp
Bore	5.39 in
Stroke	6.77 in
Displacement	928 in³
Note (1)	Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Tier 2/Stage II model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)	Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 1,600 rpm for Stage V model engine when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (3)	All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR 14396, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (4)	Minimal engine derating* required up to 2926 m (9,600 ft) at rated speed for Stage V engines and 3505 m (11,500 ft) for Tier 2/Stage II equivalent engines.
Note (5)	Optional DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) Package available.
Note (6)	* <5%

Nominal Payload Capacity	40785 lb
Gross Machine Mass	172157 lb
Shipping Weight	131988 lb
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal	95407 lb
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal	82889 lb
Breakout Force - Lift (ISO)	71500 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt (ISO)	92500 lb

Operating Mass*	122300 lb
Operating Mass* - Front Axle	54400 lb
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle	67900 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload*	163100 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle	120100 lb
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle	43000 lb
Note	* Calculated Weight.

Transmission Type	Cat switched reluctance electric drive
Forward - 1st (virtual)	3.6 mile/h
Forward - 2nd (virtual)	5.9 mile/h
Forward - 3rd (virtual)	10.6 mile/h
Forward - 4th (virtual)	15.3 mile/h
Forward - 5th (virtual)	20.8 mile/h
Reverse - 1st (virtual)	3.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2nd (virtual)	6.3 mile/h
Reverse - 3rd (virtual)	11.2 mile/h
Reverse - 4th (virtual)	16.2 mile/h
Reverse - 5th (virtual)	20.4 mile/h

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	Electro Hydraulic Controls
Lift/Tilt System - Pump	Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Flow	264 gpm
Relief Valve Setting - Main	4597 psi
Lift Cylinder - Bore	7.48 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke	39.8 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore	10.63 in
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke	18.03 in

Raise	9 s
Dump	2.8 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down	3.5 s
Total Cycle Time	15.3 s

Bucket Capacities	7.4-9.8 m³ (9.7-12.8 yd³)
Dump Bucket - 1 - Standard Bucket	9.7 yd³
Dump Bucket - 2	11.2 yd³
Dump Bucket - 3	12 yd³
Dump Bucket - 4	12.8 yd³

Outside Clearance Radius**	286 in
Inner Clearance Radius**	134 in
Axle Oscillation	8°
Articulation Angle	42.5°
Note	** Clearance dimensions are for reference only.

Tire Size	29.5 R29

Engine Crankcase	13.7 gal (US)
Propulsion Motor/Drop Box Oil	18 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank	89.3 gal (US)
Cooling System (Engine Radiator)	25.1 gal (US)
Cooling System (Drive Motor - secondary)	8.5 gal (US)
Front Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System	37 gal (US)
Rear Differential and Final Drives - With Axle Oil Cooling System	40.7 gal (US)
Fuel Tank	174.4 gal (US)
DEF Tank	9 gal (US)