This 2019 Caterpillar long reach excavator is equipped with an amphibious undercarriage and has 4902 hours of operation. The upper part is a 2019 Caterpillar 320 on an EIK AM200 - 6 SN: 03 - 03 - 1618 amphibious undercarriage. It's ideal for various applications like maintaining and cleaning waterways, lakes, shorelines, and ponds. It helps with erosion control, cleaning tailing dams in mining, deepening waterways and river deltas. It's also useful for natural environment maintenance, flood protection, landscape building, accessing difficult water areas and soft terrains, swamp and wetland construction, and road - building through wetlands. The excavator features a patented multi - synchronous hydraulic motor direct drive system, an extendable and retractable pontoon system with two hermetically sealed bulkheads per pontoon. There are service manholes on each pontoon for easy upkeep. It has a heavy - duty track chain system laser - trimmed precisely, hardened rollers and bushings for long - term use, a bolt - on sprocket system for perfect track pitch alignment, and a modular design for easy transportation.
Using this Caterpillar excavator is straightforward. First, familiarize yourself with the controls in a safe area. For water - related tasks, ensure the amphibious undercarriage is properly set up. When using it for land jobs, make sure the terrain can support the machine's weight. Pay attention to the operating hours and don't overwork the machine. Regularly check the hydraulic motor direct drive system for any signs of leaks or malfunctions. Keep the pontoons clean and check the seals on the bulkheads. Inspect the track chain system and sprockets for wear and tear. If you notice any issues during maintenance, don't hesitate to contact a professional. Also, when transporting the excavator, take advantage of its modular design but secure all parts properly.
