Cat Work Tools adds to demolition attachments

Caterpillar Work Tools has expanded its range of excavator attachments with three new multi-processor models — MP332, MP345 and, MP365 — which build on the company’s demolition technology experience with new features aimed specifically at users requiring large, flexible, purpose-built tools that can handle virtually any demolition task. The new models join the MP318 and MP324 in the Cat multi-processor range.

The design of the new multi-processors allows pairing a basic housing with any of up to six jaw sets, increasing jobsite versatility; the design also boosts productivity with patent-pending features, such as a new jaw locking system and the Speed Booster valve. The net result is optimum performance, coupled with low owning and operating costs.

The new MP300 Series models are compact and designed with a high power to weight ratio, delivering exceptionally strong cutting and crushing power, while reducing stress on the carrier. Also, the housings used for the new tools incorporate a heavy-duty rotator that provides 360-degree movement for positioning the multi-processor at an optimum angle for any demolition situation.

In operation, when the jaws meet resistance, the integral hydraulic booster valve automatically activates. The Speed-Booster system combines a “speed” and “booster” valve and can therefore use a smaller cylinder diameter (compared with previous models), which nearly halves cycle time for jaw opening and closing. In addition, depending on the jaw set used, closing force is up to 19 percent higher, compared with previous-series models.

The configurations of the interchangeable jaw sets include Concrete Cutter; Demolition; Pulveriser; Shear; Universal and Tank Shear, and Cat said the jaw sets are designed to be exchanged in as few as 10 minutes using only basic tools.