Cab perimeter is mostly glass, providing superb front and side visibility. Floor windows provide excellent visibility of trucks and the front of the left track frame. Timer-off step light automatically provides light for one minute to allow the operator to exit the machine safely. Emergency stop switch can shut down the engine from outside the operator's cab. Thermal guards are placed around high-temperature parts of the engine and accessory drive.
Auxiliary seat is provided as standard equipment, useful for on-board training.
Large hand rails and wide walkways are provided for easy access to engine and hydraulic components. Self-diagnostic monitor displays vital machine information and records a history of up to 20 previous anomalies. Hybrid hydraulic filter extends the replacement interval to 500 hours and the hydraulic fluid replacement interval to 5,000 hours. Wide walkways and large gull-wing doors provide easy access to engines and hydraulic components for inspection and maintenance. Boom foot hoses are arranged to reduce hose bend during operation, extending hose life.