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Cat

MH3040 Wheel Material Handler

Engine Model

Cat C7.1

Operating Weight

85310 lb

Maximum Reach

50.8 ft

Overview

The Cat® MH3040 material handler is built to be powerful, reliable, and easy to use. With a comfortable cab and low maintenance costs, it helps optimize performance and boost productivity for operators. Designed with proven components, it helps provide the durability and power needed to handle tough jobs with confidence.

Photos

Videos

  • Discover The Cat® MH3040 Material Handler
  • MH3040 Customer Testimonial - Hitchcock Scrap Yard
  • MH3040 Walk Around

360° View

Exterior

360° Exterior View

Interior

360° Interior View

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Features

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat C7.1
    Net Power - ISO 9249 202 hp
    Net Power - ISO 9249 (DIN) 205 hp (metric)
    Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 201 hp
    Engine Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 204 hp (metric)
    Bore 4 in
    Stroke 5 in
    Displacement 428 in³
    Biodiesel Capability Up to B20¹
    Emissions Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
    Note (1) Net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, air intake system, exhaust system, and alternator with engine speed at 2,200 rpm. Advertised power is tested per the specified standard in effect at the time of manufacture.
    Note (2) ¹Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels** up to: 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester)* or 100% renewable diesel, HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and GTL (gas-to-liquid) fuels. Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details. *Engines with no aftertreatment devices can use higher blends, up to 100% biodiesel (for use of blends higher than 20% biodiesel, consult your Cat dealer). **Tailpipe greenhouse gas emissions from lower-carbon intensity fuels are essentially the same as traditional fuels.
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Maximum Travel Speed 11.2 mile/h
    Drawbar Pull 34621 lbf
    Maximum Gradeability 44%
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Maximum Pressure - Implements 5076 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Swing 4061 psi
    Maximum Pressure - Travel 5076 psi
  • Swing Mechanism
    Spec Value
    Swing Speed 7 r/min
    Maximum Swing Torque 60628 lbf·ft
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 85310 lb
    Note Operating weight includes full fuel tank, 75 kg (165 lb) operator, grapple 2000 kg (4,410 lb) and single tires. Weight varies depending on configuration.
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank Capacity 125.2 gal (US)
    Cooling System 6.6 gal (US)
    Engine Oil 6.6 gal (US)
    Rear Axle - Housing (Differential) 9 gal (US)
    Final Drive 2 gal (US)
    Powershift Transmission 0.8 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System - Including Tank 86.9 gal (US)
    Hydraulic Tank 38.8 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 10.8 gal (US)
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
    Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
    Shipping Length 42 ft
    Machine Length 20.8 ft
    Tail Swing Radius 10.3 ft
    Counterweight Clearance 5.7 ft
    Cab Height- Lowered 12 ft
    Cab Height-Lowered with OPG 12.5 ft
    Cab Height-Raised 20.5 ft
    Cab Height-Raised with OPG 21 ft
    Wheel Base 10.5 ft
    Shipping Width 9.8 ft
    Ground Clearance 0.9 ft
    Undercarriage Length 20.4 ft
  • Working Ranges
    Spec Value
    Maximum Reach 50.8 ft
    Boom MH 9.3 m (30'6")
    Stick Industrial 7.1 m (23'3")
    Maximum Height 57.4 ft
    Maximum Dump Height 17.9 ft
    Maximum Depth 17.3 ft
    Boom Pin Height 40 ft
  • Air Conditioning System
    Spec Value
    Note (1) The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.716 metric tonnes (1.891 tons).
  • Sustainability
    Spec Value
    Recyclability 95%

Standard Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

CAB

  • Advanced sound suppressed Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) certified cab with rubber mounts
  • High-resolution 254 mm (10") LCD touch screen monitor
  • Automatic bi-level air conditioner
  • Jog dial and shortcut keys for monitor control
  • Keyless push-to-start engine control
  • Tilt-up left-side console
  • Heated seat with air suspension (Deluxe cab)
  • Heated and ventilated seat with air suspension (Premium cab)

CAT TECHNOLOGY

  • VisionLink®
  • Remote Flash and Remote Troubleshoot
  • Cat Payload

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Maintenance-free battery
  • LED chassis light, left-hand/right-hand boom lights, cab lights - 1800 lumens
  • Centralized electrical disconnect switch
  • Programmable time delay LED working lights after engine shutdown

ENGINE

  • Cat C7.1 diesel engine
  • Three selectable modes: Power, Smart, Eco
  • Up to 4500 m (14,760 ft) altitude capability with engine power derate above 3000 m (9,840 ft)
  • Cold start capability -18°C (0°F)
  • Reversible electric cooling fans
  • Cold start, ether start (N Am and Aus-NZ only)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

  • Boom and stick lowering control check valves
  • Boom and stick regeneration circuits
  • Electronic main control valve
  • Automatic hydraulic oil warm up
  • Heavy lift mode

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • Rear and right-hand-sideview cameras
  • Caterpillar One Key Security System
  • Travel alarm
  • Ground-level accessible secondary engine shutoff switch in cab
  • Signal/warning horn
  • 2D E-fence
  • Cab Avoidance
  • Swing Assist
  • Rear window emergency exit

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

  • Grouped location for engine oil and fuel filters
  • Scheduled Oil Sampling (S·O·S℠) ports
  • Automatic lubrication system for implement and swing system

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • All wheel drive
  • Automatic brake/axle lock
  • Creeper speed
  • Electronic swing and travel lock
  • Heavy-duty axles, advanced disc brake system, and travel motor with adjustable braking force
  • Lockable, oscillating front axle with remote greasing point
  • Two speed hydrostatic transmission
  • Counterweight 7700 kg (16,975 lb)

Optional Equipment

NOTE

  • Standard and optional equipment may vary. Consult your Cat dealer for details.

BOOM AND STICKS

  • 10.4 m (34'9") Material Handler boom
  • 9.3 m (30'6") Material Handler boom
  • 9.9 m (32' 6") Barge boom
  • 6.8 m (22'4") Log Loader boom (N Am only)
  • 7.5 m (24'7") Industrial stick
  • 7.1 m (23'3") Industrial stick
  • 5.7 m (18'8") Industrial stick
  • 6.4 m (21'0") Straight stick
  • 4.1 m (13'3") Over/Under Log Loader stick (N Am only)

CAB

  • Fixed one-piece front window and skylight (P5A classified)
  • Fixed two-piece front window and skylight (P8B classified)
  • Operator Protective Guards (OPG)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  • Generator, 20 kW with wiring to stick nose

ENGINE

  • Cold start, block heater (N Am only)

SAFETY AND SECURITY

  • 360° visibility

UNDERCARRIAGE AND STRUCTURES

  • 16.00-25 single solid rubber tires
  • 23.5-R25 single pneumatic tires
  • 12.00-20 dual solid rubber tires
  • Hitch towing