The Cat® 299D2 XHP is a purpose-built machine for customers involved in demanding vegetation-management applications.
The new machine can be used for mulching, brush-cutting, vegetation control, and mowing. It is aimed at site preparation, utility right-of-way clearing, vegetation management for fire prevention, railroad maintenance-of-way, agriculture, and forestry. The 299D2 XHP Land Management machine’s Cat C3.8 engine, rated at 110 gross horsepower (82 kW), combines with its high-flow/high-pressure auxiliary hydraulic system which operates at 40 gpm @ 4,061 psi (150 L/min @ 28 000 kPa) for a calculated hydraulic-horsepower rating of 94 (70 kW). This ensures good performance when powering high-production, hydro-mechanical attachments, such as mulching heads and industrial brush-cutters.
To provide longer intervals of uninterrupted work, the 299D2 XHP has a 58.1-gallon (220 L) fuel tank, which is 80 percent larger than the tank on standard models and sized to provide an estimated run time of 11 to 12 hours. This machine is equipped with seal and cover components designed to restrict debris and other material from entering the engine compartment and lower frame. A debris deflector channels any material created by rotating attachments away from the front of the cab for added safety.
In addition, certain engine and emissions components incorporate special parts and covers, designed to deter debris from collecting on the components, and large frame-access panels provide easy access to aid in routine cleaning. A turbine-type pre-cleaner ejects dust, dirt, and debris from engine-intake airflow before it reaches the filter, thus extending air-filter service life. There is also guarding to protect front and rear LED work lights, the work-tool coupler area, work-tool electrical harness connections, and auxiliary-hydraulic quick-disconnect fittings from impact and debris that are often hazards in land-clearing applications.
The 299D2 XHP Land Management machine also features a one-piece, sealed, pressurized cab design to keep the operator's environment clean and quiet. Operator features include a premium, heated, air-suspension seat with independently adjustable armrest/joystick-control positions, integrated full-colour display for machine operating information and performance adjustments, rear-view camera, and integrated Bluetooth radio with microphone. A bracket in the cab accommodates a five-pound fire extinguisher bottle. The cabin has a full-colour, 5-inch, LCD Advanced Display monitor that enables on-screen adjustment of implement response, hydrostatic-drive response, creep-control speed, ride-control-activation speed, language preference, and gauge layout. The electronic instrumentation includes fuel level, DEF (diesel exhaust fluid) level, hydraulic and engine-coolant temperatures, and tachometer. For added operating safety and security, the rearview camera provides high-resolution images of difficult-to-see areas behind the machine, thus expanding the operator’s field of vision for enhanced job-site awareness.
The 299D2 XHP Land Management Compact Track Loader uses a torsion-axle-type undercarriage-suspension system that allows independent vertical movement between the frame and undercarriage. The system distributes loads and absorbs shock and vibration that can occur when operating in uneven underfoot conditions, thus isolating the frame and providing a smoother ride for operators and protecting the machine from unnecessary stress. Standard two-speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle system (with decelerator pedal) further increase operator control, especially when using hydro-mechanical attachments. Source