4. Aggressive hydraulicperformance for
improved loading times
and common implement
control and load sensing
pumps with controllable
flow

THE NEW CAT® R2900 XE
UNDERGROUND LOADER

5. Superior productivity
without burning more
fuel: 52% quicker
acceleration, improved
machine response,
31%+ reduction in fuelconsumption and 35%
increase in breakout
force*

FASTER.
CLEANER.
MORE
POWERFUL.

7. Steering andTransmission Integrated
Control (STIC™), which
combines directional
selection, virtual gears
and steering into asingle lever for maximum
responsiveness andcontrol

2. Proven frame design forincreased durability

8. Autodig function to
optimize loading andtraction control tomaximize tire life

3. New front frame withredesigned Z-bar Loader
Linkage geometry forbetter bucket loading andmaterial retention

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13. Single bolt-in fuel tank withground level access foreasy maintenance
14. Ready for Cat Minestar™
for undergroundtechnology
15. Fewer moving parts
than traditional torqueconverter and mechanicaltransmission systems;
extended maintenanceintervals over mechanicalpowertrains
16. Radiator guard swings
open to allow service
access; high-efficiencyradiator available asoptional cooling package
17. Easily accessible groundlevel service station

9. Product Link™ Elite (PLE)
System for machine
health monitoring

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11. Efficient Cat C15 engine,
provided in EU Stage V orTier 2 configurations, anddiesel particulate filtration
12. Cat Switched Reluctanceelectric drive system for
additional advantages

6. Standard enclosed
ROPS/FOPS cabinwith ergonomic layout,
Operator Present System
and interior and exterior
safety details
1. Four bucket sizes
available and full rangeof Cat ® GET offerings toachieve best productivity
while maximizing bucketlife

10. High-efficiency electric
drive system, which
replaces the traditional
mechanical transmission inthe R2900

18. Flatfold handrails*Compared to R2900G

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THE NEW CAT® R2900 XE
UNDERGROUND LOADER

18 500 kg / 40,785 lb
RATED PAYLOAD

32 500 kg / 71,500 lb
42 000 kg / 92,500 lb
CALCULATED BREAKOUT FORCE(LIFT / TILT)

335 kW / 449 hp

ENGINE POWER

STAGE V ENGINE – ISO14396:2002

SUPERIOR PRODUCTIVITY» 18.5-tonne / 20.4-ton payload for 3- to 4-pass
match with Cat AD63 truck» Instant machine response, 52% fasteracceleration and reduced cycle times vs.
previous model*» Greater than 31% improvement in fuelefficiency during load and carry**Compared to R2900GSAFETY» Ansul LVS (wet) Fire
Suppression available; fire
suppression activation fromwithin the cab» Operator Present Systemusing the door sensor and thelatch sensor» Door and seat belt monitoring
systems available» Tire pressure monitoring
system available» Dual secondary emergency
exits» Tow hook design is bolt-on andremovable

REDUCED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR» Diesel electric drive, which reduces
maintenance and repair costs» Increased component life and extended
service intervals» Stronger frame for increased durability» Traction control for maximized tire life
» Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service
tool, which enables quick electronic
diagnosis of machine performance and key
diagnostic data for effective maintenanceand repairs© 2021 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos,“Caterpillar Corporate Yellow”, the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress as well as corporate
and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

HIGH-EFFICIENCY ELECTRIC
DRIVE SYSTEM
The new R2900 XE features a provenswitched reluctance electric drive
system that is Caterpillar designed,
integrated, validated and supported. The
benefits include:» Improved power and cycle times» Continuously variable speed control» Implemented virtual gears for machine
controllability» Automatic retarding controls formaintaining speed on grade» Anti-rollback feature» Smoother directional changing, with nodriveline or powertrain shock loads» Programmable speed management,
which improves operator efficiency
and reduces fatigue» Neutral creep and coasting inhibitor» Torque control, which reduces brakeapplications

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