New Cat 319 CR Fills a Gap

First appearing at Bauma last year and officially launched at Conexpo-Con-Agg in Las Vegas earlier this year, the all-new Cat 319 CR is the latest machine to fill a gap in the manufacturers Next-Generation range of hydraulic excavators.

Slotting in between the 15-tonne class Caterpillar 315 CR and the 25-tonne class 325 CR, the new 19-tonne machine shares many components of the 17- 20-tonne class conventional tailswing machines, and is essentially a 317 married to a much longer and wider undercarriage, enabling it to offer stronger lifting capacity and greater stability on increasingly tight jobsites.

What this effectively offers end users is increased lifting power compared to the 315 CR, but in a more compact and agile package, compared to the 325 CR, and attractively during tough economic times, at a lower price too. This versatile size is sure to find favour in a wide range of building, construction and heavy infrastructure applications.

Power comes from a Cat C3.6 EU Stage V emissions compliant diesel engine offering a power output rating of 93kW (133hp).

Like all machines in the Cat Next Generation range the 319 CR features selectable power modes comprising of:

• Smart Mode — balances engine and hydraulic output to match working conditions
• Eco Mode — reduces fuel consumption
• Power Mode — maximises productivity for demanding tasks

In addition, there are a whole raft of safety-focused technologies available including 360-degree camera system, for all-around enhanced visibility, and Cat Detect to alert operators of people who are encroaching into the machines working space.

With the option to specify the increasingly popular (TAB) two-piece boom and a Cat TRS17 tiltrotator, the 319 CR looks to be a fantastic piece of kit, and would make for a fantastic First Drive feature in Earthmovers if the opportunity arises!

Checkout the promotional video from Caterpillar below.