Ag Handler vs. Standard Wheel Loader

Boosted Performance

Joel explained that when building this machine option, the team started with an existing model that was already popular in agriculture and worked to give farmers more of what they needed and less of what didn’t.

“We took our basic 930 tractor, limited the options down to those specifically valued in agriculture, and then boosted that product in a couple of ways,” says Joel.

• Boosted payload: the Cat 930M Ag Handler has a 4-4.5 cubic yard bucket to better match up with loading capacity of feed trucks
• Boosted hydraulic speed: you need to do the work quicker, so we gave you 20% more in hydraulic speed which means quicker cycle times

Ag-Inspired Options

“Agriculture operations want unique solutions,” says Joel. “So we incorporated some specific options in the Cat 930M Ag Handler to address needs we’ve observed and heard from farmers directly.”

• Standard reversing fan for debris management
• Pre-cleaner for engine air intake to give your air filter a longer life
• Specific front linkage to get over feed wagons but still maximize payload
• Expanded tire options, like a cleated ag tire
• Increased payload with agriculture counterweight package
• Lowered engine speed by 30%, which means burning less fuel

“Cat Production Measurement (CPM) can very accurately predict how much payload we’re picking up on the front of the machine,” says Joel. “Time is money in a high production rate environment. For example, when loading feed recipes you can use CPM to weight the recipe parts right there before coming over to the wagon to dump. That saves you passes to get more or dump leftovers. This is particularly helpful for smaller operations, which tend to have their resources more spread out.”

Another technology of note is Auto Lube, which is integrated into machine logic. “We know that ag machines spend a lot of time idling,” says Joel. “So with Auto Lube it only greases the machine when it’s working, or in gear. When paired with Product Link, or telemetry, you’ll get a fault code notification if your machine isn’t greasing or if the reservoir is empty.”

These options were chosen for the Cat 930M Ag Handler specifically for the benefits to a farm like yours.