R1300G

R1300G Underground Mining Loader

R1300G Underground Mining Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) Loaders

DESCRIPTION

The Cat® R1300G is our smallest underground loader, but with a breakout force of 12 020 kg (26504 lb) and 117 kW (157hp) of engine power, it brings maximum production capability to smaller mines. Productivity is enhanced thanks to a smaller turning circle compared to competitive machines. It offers a larger fuel tank so it can run longer between refilling, and superior bucket reach and bucket dump for better loading and faster emptying.
An operator favorite, the R1300G features excellent loaded weight distribution, ride control and seat suspension for maximum comfort. And to raise the bar on air quality in your mine, you can equip your R1300G with an optional diesel particulate filter. The R1300G is an ideal match for the Cat AD22 truck.The Cat® R1300G is our smallest underground loader, but with a breakout force of 12 020 kg (26504 lb) and 117 kW (157hp) of engine power, it brings maximum production capability to smaller mines. Productivity is enhanced thanks to a smaller turning circle compared to competitive machines. It offers a larger fuel tank so it can run longer between refilling, and superior bucket reach and bucket dump for better loading and faster emptying. An operator favorite, the R1300G features excellent loaded weight distribution, ride control and seat suspension for maximum comfort. And to raise the bar on air quality in your mine, you can equip your R1300G with an optional diesel particulate filter. The R1300G is an ideal match for the Cat AD22 truck.

SAFETY

  • Large window openings for increased visibility.
  • Large grab handles on both sides to provide 3-point access to cab and machine.
  • Integrated Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) resiliently mounted to the frame.
  • Service brake system actuated by modulated hydraulic pressure, and parking brake function that is spring-applied and fluid-released, assuring braking in the event of loss of hydraulic failure.
  • Safer service with hot and cold side of engine, hinged belly guards, lift arm support pins, ground-level compartment sight gauges, transmission oil dipstick located away from articulation point, and secondary engine shut-off switch at ground level.

OPERATOR COMFORT & CONTROL

  • Optional enclosed design that provides fresh, pressurized, temperature-controlled air circulation with air conditioning.
  • Optional sound-suppressed cab for a quiet, secure working environment.
  • Controls, levers, switches and gauges positioned to maximize productivity and minimize fatigue, plus STIC™ system that makes it possible to control the complete mobility of the machine with a single controller.
  • Four corner oil-cooled braking system, which provides excellent control.
  • Oscillating rear axle, which ensures four-wheel ground contact for maximum traction and stability at all times, plus a no-spin rear differential that reduces tire wear and maximizes traction in uneven terrain.

PRODUCTIVITY & PERFORMANCE

  • Electronically controlled power shift transmission that delivers smooth, responsive tramming performance.
  • High hydraulic flow rates that provide fast hydraulic and cylinder response and powerful lift forces, plus large-bore tilt and lift cylinders that deliver exceptional strength, performance and durability.
  • Superior bucket reach and bucket dump for better loading and faster bucket emptying.
  • Proven Z-bar loader linkage geometry, which generates powerful breakout force and an increased rack back angle for better bucket loading and material retention.
  • Optional ride control system that reduces fore and aft pitch of the lift arm and bucket, giving operators confidence to travel at speeds above 5 km/h (3 mph) during load and carry operations for fast cycle times.

POWER & EFFICIENCY

  • Efficient and powerful Cat 3306B engine, which delivers maximum performance in the most demanding mining applications and is tolerant to contamination and compatible with high-sulfur fuels for worldwide use.
  • Complete system integration of the engine and transmission to ensure fuel efficiency and smooth operation.
  • Unequalled lugging force while digging, tramming and traversing steep grades, plus torque rise that effectively matches transmission shift points for maximum efficiency and fast cycle times.
  • Superior powertrain efficiency thanks to high-capacity torque converter that delivers more power to the wheels.
  • Optional factory-installed remote-control system.

BUCKETS AND G.E.T.

  • Buckets designed for optimal loadability and structural reliability, with four dump bucket sizes and one ejector bucket option — all designed and manufactured to match their performance capabilities.
  • Welded, bolted or hammerless Ground Engaging Tools (GET) to meet site-specific needs and fit with site maintenance strategy.
  • Cat Modular Segment Welded GET System, which deliver welded part reliability with the replacement simplicity of a mechanical system.
  • Bolt-On Half Arrow (BOHA) GET for bucket edges, which offer more wear material than standard weld-on GET, and features a bolt-on design that enables fast and easy removal and replacement.
  • Cat Bucket Pro App, which provides real-time data on GET performance to help you plan maintenance, manage inventory and know cost-per-ton.

RELIABILITY & DURABILITY

  • Frame that is engineered to withstand extreme forces generated during loading and tramming cycles, with deep penetration and consistent welds throughout.
  • Oil-cooled pistons that increase heat dissipation and promote longer piston life.
  • Spread hitch design, which widens the distance between upper and lower hitch plates to distribute forces and increase bearing life, and thicker hitch plates reduce deflection.
  • Heavy duty steel lift arms with cast steel cross-tube to ensure extreme loads encountered during loading and tramming are efficiently dissipated for long service life.
  • Frame, powertrain, engine and components that are built to be rebuilt.

SERVICEABILITY

  • Reduced maintenance through more robust structures, modular and longer-lasting components, parts commonality, more accessible maintenance areas and extended service intervals.
  • Easier service access thanks to modular radiator with swing-out grill and ground-level access to all tanks, filters, lubrication points and compartment drains.
  • Downtime-reducing features such as radial seal air filters that are easy to change, built-in sight gauges for fluid level checks, sealed electrical connectors, covered harnesses, no cable in outer articulation area, and color- and number-coded wires.
  • Cat Electronic Technician (Cat ET) service tool, which enables quick electronic diagnosis of machine performance and key diagnostic data for effective maintenance and repairs.
  • Field-proven Cat high pressure XT hydraulic hoses that are exceptionally strong and flexible for maximum system reliability and long life in the most demanding conditions.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • Ongoing research and development into engine compatibility with diesel fuel blended with lower-carbon intensity fuels such as biofuels and renewable fuels, plus power options like electrification.
  • Optional Flow-Through Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF), which delivers a greater than 50% Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM) reduction in the exhaust.
  • Cat Rebuild and Cat Reman programs, which preserve raw materials, conserve energy and reduce emissions.
  • Retrofits and upgrades, which enhance and improve older machines to incorporate efficiency improvements and emission reductions, and to keep them in production longer to conserve energy, lower emissions and minimize the need for raw materials.

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

Standard Equipment

  • ELECTRICAL
    • Alternator, 75-amp
    • Receptacle group, auxiliary start
    • Battery Disconnect Switch, Ground Level
    • Starter, electric, 24-volt
    • Diagnostic Connector
    • Engine Shutdown Switch
    • Lighting:
      – External, front, rear
      – Stop, single
    • Batteries, low maintenance
    • Alarm, reversing
    • Starting and Charging System
  • TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
    • Rims:
      – Tubeless, set of four
    • Tires must be selected from the Mandatory Attachments section, choose between:
      – Tire, 17.5 × R25 VSMS L5S Bridgestone
      – Tire, 17.5 × R25, VSDL Bridgestone
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Caterpillar Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS), (dash instrument panels)
    • Horns, electric
    • Instrumentation/gauges:
      – Speedometer/tachometer
      – Fuel level
      – Hydraulic oil temperature
      – Engine coolant temperature
    • Light, warning, residual brake
    • Pilot Hydraulic Implement Controls, Single Joystick
    • Cab, ROPS and/or FOPS certified
    • Steering and Transmission Integrated Control (STIC™) Steering
    • Seat, Suspension Tee with retractable seat belt
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Engine:
      – Cat 3306B six cylinder, diesel
      – DITA (Direct Injection, Turbocharged, Aftercooled)
    • Precleaner, engine air intake
    • Fuel Priming Aid
    • Brakes, full hydraulic enclosed wet multiple-disc (SAFR)
    • Heat Shields
    • Torque Converter
    • Transmission Neutralizer
    • Transmission, automatic planetary power shift (4F/4R)
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Guards, engine and transmission
    • Bucket Dump (3.1 m3/4.1 yd3)
    • Catalytic Exhaust Purifier/Muffler
    • Cap, Radiator Manual Release
    • Decals, International Picto Graphics
    • Service oil sample
    • Fenders, Front, Rear
    • Firewall
    • Handholds
    • Hydraulic Oil Cooler, Swing Out
    • Valve, drain, transmission oil filter
    • Protection bars, rear frame
    • Radiator Grill, Swing Out

Optional Equipment

  • TIRES, RIMS, AND WHEELS
    • Rims:
      – Tube, set of four
      – Spare (Tube or Tubeless)
      – Rim Identification Numbering
  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • After-Treatment Options
      – DPF (Flow Through)
    • Brake Release Arrangements, Includes Steering Release
      – Recovery Hook
      – Recovery Bar
    • Bucket:
      – Cutting Edge, Bolt-On
      – Cutting Edge, Cat Weld On
      – Heel Shrouds, Ejector and Dump Buckets
      – Lip Fully Welded or Tack Welded
      – Mechanically Attached Wear Plate System (MAWPS)
      – Various Sizes, Dump (2.5 m3/3.2 yd3, 2.8 m3/3.7 yd3, 3.4 m3/4.4 yd3), Ejector (2.4 m3/3.1 yd3)
      – Standard Lip or Bolt-On Lip
      – Wear Bars, Ejector and Dump Buckets
      – Wear Liner
    • Covers:
      – Guard, for lift arm and front frame lights
      – Rear Grill (Additional Bolt-On Guard)
    • Draw Bar Attachment, Bolt-On
    • Fast Fill System:
      – Coolant
      – Engine Oil
      – Fuel
      – Hydraulic Oil
      – Transmission Oil
    • Fluids
      – Arctic Fuel
      – Arctic Coolant
    • Lifting Group, Mine Transfer
    • Lubrication System
      – Automatic
      – Centralized
    • Operators Station ROPS/FOPS Enclosed
      – Air Conditioning
      – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
      – Dome Light
      – Door Strut
      – Heater
      – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
      – Wiper Control, Intermittent
    • Park Brake Automatic Activation
    • Park Brake Switch Engagement
      – Push to Apply
      – Pull to Apply
    • Reflective Tape
    • Remote Control Interface (excludes Transmitter and Receiver), Includes Warning Lights (Green)
      – Cattron
      – RCT
    • Reversible Steering
    • Ride Control System
    • Rim
      – Tube Type
      – Tube or Tubeless (chain ready)
      – Spare (Tube or Tubeless)
      – Rim Identification Numbering
    • Secondary Steering System
    • Service Tools
      – Recovery Bar (for use with Brake Release, Recovery Bar System)
      – Reference Parts Manual for Additional Tooling Available
    • Switches
      – Idle Timer
      – Lift Arm Positioner
      – Transmission Neutralizer Override Switch
      – Transmission Pressure ABA Park Brake Engagement
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • Operator's Station ROPS/FOPS Enclosed:
      – Air Conditioning
      – Cab Pressurizer and Filter
      – Dome Light
      – Door Strut
      – Heater
      – Radio Ready Compartment for Radio and Speakers
      – Wiper Control, Intermittent
    • Instrumentation/gauges:
      – Brake pressures
    • Secondary Steering System
  • POWER TRAIN
    • Engine:
      – After-Treatment Options – DPF (Flow Through)
    • Reversible Steering
    • Park Brake Automatic Activation
    • Park Brake Switch Engagement – Push to Apply/Pull to Apply
    • Radiator, High Efficiency

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
R1300G Underground Mining Loader
Name:
R1300G
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Engine Model
Cat® 3306B DITA
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002
157 HP / 117 kW
Bore
4.75 in / 120.7 mm
Stroke
6 in / 152.4 mm
Displacement
640.75 in³ / 10.5 l
Note (1)
Power ratings apply at a rated speed of 2,200 rpm when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Note (2)
All rating conditions are based on ISO/TR14396:2002, inlet air standard conditions with a total barometric pressure of 100 kPa (29.5 in Hg), with a vapor pressure of 1 kPa (0.295 in Hg), and 25° C (77° F). Performance measured using fuel to EPA specifications in 40 CFR Part 1065 and EU specifications in Directive 97/68/EC with a density of 0.845-0.850 kg/L @ 15° C (7.05-7.09 lb/gal @ 59° F) and fuel inlet temperature 40° C (104° F).
Note (3)
Engine derate will commence at an altitude of 4500 m (14,763.7 ft).

Operating Specifications

Nominal Payload Capacity
14991 lb / 6800 kg
Gross Machine Mass
65482 lb / 29702 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
45360 lb / 20575 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
39397 lb / 17870 kg
Breakout Force - SAE
26504 lb / 12020 kg

Weights

Operating Mass*
45691 lb / 20725 kg
Operating Mass* - Front Axle
16810 lb / 7625 kg
Operating Mass* - Rear Axle
28881 lb / 13100 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload*
60682 lb / 27525 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Front Axle
41105 lb / 18645 kg
Operating Mass + Rated Payload* - Rear Axle
19577 lb / 8880 kg
Note
*Calculated weights.

Transmission

Forward - 1
2.8 mile/h / 4.5 km/h
Forward - 2
4.8 mile/h / 7.8 km/h
Forward - 3
9.3 mile/h / 15 km/h
Forward - 4
16.3 mile/h / 26.3 km/h
Reverse - 1
2.8 mile/h / 4.5 km/h
Reverse - 2
4.8 mile/h / 7.8 km/h
Reverse - 3
9.2 mile/h / 14.8 km/h
Reverse - 4
14.3 mile/h / 23 km/h

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Raise
5 s / 5 s
Dump
2 s / 2 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.3 s / 2.3 s
Total Cycle Time
9.3 s / 9.3 s

Bucket Capacities

Dump Bucket - 1
3.2 yd³ / 2.5 m³
Dump Bucket - 2
3.7 yd³ / 2.8 m³
Dump Bucket - 3 - Standard Bucket
4.1 yd³ / 3.1 m³
Dump Bucket - 4
4.4 yd³ / 3.4 m³
Ejector Bucket
3.1 yd³ / 2.4 m³

Turning Dimensions

Outside Clearance Radius
225.1 in / 5717 mm
Inner Clearance Radius
111.2 in / 2825 mm
Axle Oscillation
10°
Articulation Angle
42.5°

Tires

Tire Size
17.5 × R25

Service Refill Capacities

Engine Crankcase - With Filter
6.6 gal (US) / 25 l
Transmission
11.9 gal (US) / 45 l
Hydraulic Tank
23.2 gal (US) / 88 l
Cooling System
17.7 gal (US) / 67 l
Front Differential and Final Drives
10 gal (US) / 38 l
Rear Differential and Final Drives
11.1 gal (US) / 42 l
Fuel Tank
77.9 gal (US) / 295 l

Standards

Standards
ROPS/FOPS Certified Cab

SEE HOW R1300G COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders
R1300G
R1300G Underground Mining Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) Loaders
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Nominal Payload Capacity
14991 lb / 6800 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
45360 lb / 20575 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
39397 lb / 17870 kg
Raise
5 s / 5 s
Dump
2 s / 2 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.3 s / 2.3 s
Total Cycle Time
9.3 s / 9.3 s
Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders
R1700 XE (Battery-Electric)
R1700 XE MRG 05
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Nominal Payload Capacity
33069 lb / 15000 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
108500 lb / 49203 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
89600 lb / 40649 kg
Raise
6.8 s / 6.8 s
Dump
3.3 s / 3.3 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2.9 s / 2.9 s
Total Cycle Time
13.2 s / 13.2 s
Underground Mining Load Haul Dump (LHD) Loaders
R1600H
R1600H Underground Mining Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) Loader
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Nominal Payload Capacity
22487 lb / 10200 kg
Static Tipping Load - Straight Ahead - Lift Arms Horizontal
57110 lb / 25905 kg
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn - Lift Arms Horizontal
46067 lb / 21803 kg
Raise
7.6 s / 7.6 s
Dump
1.6 s / 1.6 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down
2 s / 2 s
Total Cycle Time
11.2 s / 11.2 s