Milton CAT 962K - Manual (Page 7)

Fusion™ Quick Coupler
Improved Machine Performance
Fusion™ is the patented wheel loader coupler system from Caterpillar.
The Fusion Coupler System provides performance virtually identical
to pin on – with all the flexibility of a quick coupler system. The Fusion
Coupler sits back, close-in to the loader arms – minimizing offset and
increasing the machine’s performance.
No Loss of Performance
Imagine lifting a hundred pound box with your arms fully extended.
Now imagine lifting that same load close to your body. That’s the
genius of Fusion: designed to integrate the work tool and the machine
by pulling the coupler and tool closer in to the loader. As a result, the
center of gravity is moved inward, towards the machine. This translates
to increased lifting ability when compared to machines equipped with
other coupler systems.
Unsurpassed Durability
An advanced wedging mechanism creates a tight, rattle-free fit.
This patented lock up system eliminates play and wear – resulting
in a long service life. Wedges pull the attachment tight to the machine
in two directions – in and down. Constant hydraulic pressure on the
coupler wedges compensate for wear, assuring a tight fit through the
life of the coupler. Tight fit gives better tool control and increased
productivity. Coupler durability is substantially increased over
traditional couplers.
Increased Visibility
An open coupler frame design clears sight lines from the operator’s
seat, making it easier than ever before to engage and disengage
attachments with certainty. Offset tines and other design changes to
Fusion Pallet Forks, working in conjunction with the Fusion Coupler,
increase visibility substantially at ground level and truck bed height
when compared to traditional coupler and fork combinations.
Common Interface Compatibility
The Fusion Coupler System gives Cat customers one common interface
– eliminating the need for many different couplers across the entire
range of small and medium wheel loaders. This expanded machine
compatibility not only allows one machine to use a range of work
tools, but also allows one work tool to be picked up by machines
of many different sizes.
The Fusion coupler interface is designed to work on 924 through
972 machines. Each machine will have its own optimal bucket and fork
recommendations. However, cross-machine compatibility gives you
additional flexibility and fleet options not found with any other wheel
loader coupler.
Fusion™ eliminates
coupler offset...
...with
substantial
improvements in
center of gravity.
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