On Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:41 -0500, "Fmiser" <fmi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I was talking to a Cat mechanic recently. He told me they have > some prototype 'dozers that are diesel-electric. He said the > users love them and they will "tear the cleats of the track" > with the high-torque/low-speed available with the electric > driving the treads. > > I'm not sure this is the model the mechanic was referring to. > http://www.cat.com/D7E Probably helps meet fuel efficiency/emissions regs (are there any for earth moving equipment?). The diesel can be tuned for a fixed RPM driving the generator and the speed control is all done with the electric motor. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
