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KATO WORKS started sales of crawler carrier IC70R, a brand-new 360°slewing crawler carrier, in May 2023.
This new model has dramatically increased safety and transportability in response to many customers' suggestions. It also has an engine that clears Europe Stage V and EPA Tier 4 regulations.

• Compact Size
  • Vehicle height was decreased to 2680mm, clearing more height restrictions while transporting.
  • Vehicle width was decreased to 2490mm, giving more transportability.

• Engine Overrun Prevention
  • An electrically controlled engine and hydraulic pumps significantly reduce the risk of engine overrun, making downhill travel much safer.
• Low Center of Gravity
  • The center of gravity is lowered while maintaining ground clearance at 560mm. As a result, stability in all directions increases, thus decreasing the risk of overturning.
• Safety in tight spaces
  • With the width decreasing to 2490mm while maintaining stability, it is less likely to make contact with other machines or obstacles in tight working spaces.
• Better Visibility
  • The visibility from the cabin is increased. The operator can also check blind spots from cameras equipped on the vehicle.
• ROPS cabs
  • For better safety, the vehicle is equipped with ROPS cabs.
• Traveling and Slewing Speed limit function
  • Traveling and slewing speed is limited under certain conditions for increased safety.
  • Traveling speed is limited to 50% under the following conditions:
  - Slewing angel is not neutral.
  - Vessel is not fully retracted.
  • Slewing speed is limited to 70% under the following conditions:
  - Slewing operations while traveling.

• Less NOx and PM emissions
  • The engine equipped clears EU stage V regulations and emits fewer PM particles.
• Energy-saving mode
  • According to joystick lever operations, engine rotation speed and pump flow are both controlled to meet the best energy distribution. While the lever is in neutral, the vehicle will go to idling mode to save fuel and produce less emissions.

• Joystick Lever
  • Traveling, vessel, and slewing controls are controlled with two joystick levers on both sides, ensuring more comfortable operations even under long hours.
  - Left joystick lever: Traveling and vessel controls
  - Right joystick lever: Slewing controls
• Operating switches in cluster positions
  • Switches that are frequently used are concentrated near the monitor for easier operations.
• Comfortable seat
  • A recliner seat with suspension is used to fit the operator’s body better. The height of the cab is also lowered, for easier movements.
• 360 degrees Slewing Capability
  • The vessel is able to dump load with a 90 degrees slewing angle. The all-slewing capability is also handy in tight working spaces.

• Bigger Cover Openings
  • The cover openings are made bigger in this model for easier maintenance.

• OVERSEAS MARKETING DEPARMENT
• ADDRESS: 9-37, Higashi-ohi 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0011, Japan
• TEL: +81-3-3458-1115
• URL:https://www.kato-works.co.jp