by Nick Drew | Tue 04 Apr 2023
KATO Launches New Tracked Carrier at ConExpo-Con/Agg
However, on the manufacturer’s booth at ConExpo-Con/Agg, there were numerous examples from the KATO range that we had become familiar with in the UK, most notably compact mini excavators like the 3-tonne class HD30, which was displayed in its canopy variant.
The 14/15-tonne class HD514 MR hydraulic excavator is an excellent piece of kit, that I had the chance to try out previously. This compact radius example was sporting a dozer blade and was equipped with rubber track pads for urban street works.
Our North American cousins do love a compact tracked loader, and there were examples to be found all over the ConExpo-Con/Agg showground. KATO have one model in their compact equipment range, the CL35, which has an operating weight of 7,804.4 lbs with canopy and 7,936.6 lbs with a fully enclosed cabin. Power comes from a well-proven Kubota V2403 diesel engine producing a power output rating of 62hp @2700rpm.
The big surprise at ConExpo-Con/Agg was the launch of the manufacturers largest tracked carrier the iC 100-5. With a payload of 25,895lbs the machine is capable of a top speed of 6.8mph, with power coming from a Stage V emissions compliant Cummins QSB6.7 diesel engine offering 268hp.
Take a look at this short video clip of the machine from our friends over at the Construction Equipment Guide.