Caterpillar is introducing the R3200 XE LHD, its largest underground load, haul, and dump machine to date. The vehicle features a 25-ton payload capacity and utilizes a diesel-electric drive system, a technology traditionally found in locomotives.
The machine is powered by an 18.1-liter Tier 5 C18 diesel generator producing 527 hp, or approximately 390 kW. This system mirrors the electric drive architecture previously implemented in the 18-ton R2900 XE model.
Caterpillar reports that the R3200 XE achieves 28% higher productivity in tons per hour compared to the R2900 XE. The new model offers 11% faster speed on grades and an 8% improvement in fuel efficiency.
The R3200 XE includes integrated ADAS technology, specifically the latest versions of CAT AutoDig and MineStar. These systems support remote, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous operations via the Command for Underground platform.
