Milton CAT 980K - Manual (Page 5)

Productivity
Move More. All Day. Every Day.
Z-bar Linkage
The proven Z-bar linkage with Performance Series Buckets offer excellent penetration into the pile, high breakout forces, good
roll back angles, and faster dig times. The results are improved tire life, superior fuel efficiency, and exceptional production
capabilities; all helping to enable a sustainable solution for your business.
Load Sensing Hydraulics
New load sensing hydraulics produce flow and pressure for the implement system upon demand and only in amounts necessary to
perform the needed work functions, enhancing machine productivity and fuel efficiency. Implement controllability is improved
through simultaneous implement operation and repeatable fine modulation, enabling greater operator comfort through ease
of operation.
Ride Control
Ride control provides the operator with a smoother ride over rough terrain, enabling a more comfortable ride at higher speeds.
The benefit is reduced cycle times, higher productivity and better fuel efficiency while performing load and carry applications.
The system works by using an accumulator to dampen the linkage motion, acting as a shock absorber.
Lockup Torque Converter
The optional lockup torque converter on the 980K significantly enhances productivity and fuel efficiency while performing load
and carry applications, especially on grades. The lockup clutch eliminates torque converter losses, ultimately resulting in lower
fuel consumption while achieving higher travel speeds up a grade.
Transmission
The K Series™ transmissions incorporate a new shifting strategy that delivers smoother shifts, faster acceleration, and better
performance climbing a grade. When placing the transmission into forward gear, the machine will automatically start in
second gear. With the further enhancement of a torque based 2 to 1 downshift, the downshift will only occur based on machine
load. Owners and operators will fully benefit from utilizing the automatic 1-4 transmission mode, which results in lower fuel
consumption and optimal machine performance.
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