BETWEEN A ROCK
AND A HARD HAT

• Self-propelled all-terrain system used for precise high-speed delivery and placement of gravel, stone, sand, soil, compost and mulch.
• Features the Cat® C4.4 engine offering 131 hp (98 kW) for maximum performance.
• The C4.4 is the ultimate compact engine solution perfect for tight-fitting engine quarters and easy to integrate into OEM equipment with minimum engineering time or cost.
• The C4.4 provides big benefits to end-users by reducing life-cycle costs with 3% DEF consumption and up to 20% lower fuel consumption compared to previous engines.
• Engine meets the latest US EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions requirements.
• The Cat dealer network offers one of the most extensive coverage networks across the globe with parts when you need them and how you want to get them with 24/7 online parts ordering access.

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• 4-cylinder, 4.4-liter engine available in power ratings from 110 hp (82 kW) to 200 hp (150kW) and peak torque 825 Nm (609 lb-ft)
• Industry-leading engine-mounted aftertreatment allows equipment manufacturers to remove cost and complexity from their engine installation
• Compact engine package is ideal for equipment manufacturers looking to downsize
• Engine technology advancements provide significant machine productivity benefits with 15% increase in power, 10% increase in torque and up to 5-10% reduction in fuel consumption*
• Aftertreatment upgrades ensure transparent regeneration so equipment performance is not impacted, delivering a service-free system and maximum uptime

*Compared to previous equivalent models

CUSTOMER:

W.K. Dahms Mfg. Ltd

PRODUCT:

Stone Slinger OS7 Truck-Mounted Conveyer

LOCATION:

St. Jacobs, Ontario

SCOPE OF ENGINE USE:

Cat® C4.4 Industrial Engine, US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V

CAT DEALER:

Toromont Cat

THROWING STONES

W.K. Dahms Mfg. Ltd. has been manufacturing the Stone Slinger™ truck conveyor system for more than 43 years and continues to set the standard for efficient delivery and placement of aggregate materials. The original Stone Slinger design was an innovation of W. Keith Dahms, who fitted a truck body with an outboard rear conveyor to replace the wheel-barrow method of distributing material on construction sites.

Today, the company is still family owned and operated. They produce an array of Stone Slinger equipment for precise, high-speed placement of gravel, stone, sand, soil, compost and mulch. Its latest innovative offering is the Stone Slinger OS7 machine. Unlike traditional Stone Slinger units, which are truck-mounted, the OS7 is a self-propelled all-terrain system designed to stay on a jobsite and place hundreds of tons of material until a project is done. The machine is loaded from onsite stockpiles so that it can place material continuously throughout each workday. The OS7 also has increased hydraulic capabilities compared to truck-mounted Stone Slinger units – it will throw stone up to 130 feet in distance, and an average offload of four tons per minute.

A Cat® C4.4 industrial engine powers the machine’s hydrostatic drive, and operators use a handheld control system to drive and steer the OS7, operate the conveyor and unload material. 

Keeping a low profile

One of W.K. Dahms’ main objectives was to make the OS7 machine sit as low as possible, allowing it to be easily filled with a skid-steer or wheel loader. That required a design with the engine placed beside the machine instead of underneath the loading belt. However, the company knew this design would leave minimal room for the drive and unloading system, and so it sought an engine with a narrow width.

“We also knew we had to make the leap to Tier 4, but the idea of doing that was intimidating,” Todd Nelson says. Therefore, he turned to Cat dealer Toromont Cat for assistance. Toromont experts worked closely with Nelson, supplying helpful documentation, answering questions and guiding him through the process of specifying the C4.4 and integrating it into the Stone Slinger OS7.

Right engine. Right design. Featuring an engine-mounted aftertreatment, the C4.4 is the ultimate solution for tight-fitting engine quarters. In fact, Nelson says the C4.4 was pivotal for completion of the OS7 model’s wider, lower-sitting profile. “The compact width of the C4.4 engine is what really helped us out with the design of our new machine,” he remarks, noting the machine’s loading height is just slightly over six feet to accommodate smaller-size loaders. Furthermore, with an overall height of only nine feet, the OS7 can fit through a standard overhead door to place material inside a building – a big benefit for many customers.  

The benefits keep piling up. This updated engine helps end-users save big by reducing lifecycle costs, thanks to 3% DEF consumption and up to 20% lower fuel consumption compared to previous versions. “Plus, it’s a nice selling point to say we have a Cat engine in the OS7 machine, because the Cat brand is synonymous with high quality and performance,” Nelson states. 

“THE COMPACT WIDTH OF THE C4.4 ENGINE IS WHAT REALLY HELPED US OUT WITH THE DESIGN OF OUR NEW MACHINE.”