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PROJECT OVERVIEW: SPECIALIST HEAVY EQUIPMENT WORKSHOP SERVICES

CAT D10T Dozer Refurbishment & Major Service Plantman Equipment undertook the specialist project of breathing a second life into a Caterpillar D10T Track Dozer at its Perth based heavy equipment workshop.

Plantman Equipment engaged with a key Australian earthmoving contractor to undertake a major refurbishment of the CAT® D10T Dozer undercarriage, ripper assembly and dozer blade, together with a major service of its powertrain components and a recondition of its operator cabin.

Having reached a successful end of its first life following over 15,000 hours working in the North West of Australia within a high temperature and hard impact working environment, the Client requested Plantman undertake the service and refurbishment to extend the machines operational life and effectiveness.

Plantman undertook a detailed mechanical review of the equipment, then with agreement by the Client defined a firm cost and completion date before the job was commenced.

All repairs and servicing was carried out by trained Plantman heavy duty equipment mechanics at its custom built workshop facility in Bellevue Perth, Western Australia.

Designed for quality and cleanliness, the workshop includes enclosed undercover work bays, specialist overhead cranes, and a drive-in paint booth.

Following joint Work In Progress (WIP) inspections with the Client, the overhauled dozer was successfully completed on-budget and within the agreed 6 week project schedule, allowing the machine to transition back into full operation quickly and with minimal disruption to the Clients project schedule.

The rebuild criteria and procedures used during the works exceeded the manufacture’s recommended processes, and additional safety, quality & functionality specifications were also met to achieve both the WA Mine Regulations and Plantman Equipment’s ISO:9001 Quality certification requirements.

The repair works are covered by Plantman’s Parts & Labour Warranty, and were supported with a on-site service 30 days after completion to review the mechanical works and re-tension the tracks.

Work Completed on CAT D10T Track Dozer

• Major 2,000hr Engine Service including review of Diesel Engine, Transmission, Torque Converter and Final Drive

• Extensive Undercarriage Refurnish including: ▫ Crack & Weld Testing of Track Frames & Cannons

▫ Machined & Overhauled the Stabiliser Bar ▫ Dozer Blade Repairs ▫ AS1554 Coded Welding

• Ripper Assembly Refurbish including: ▫ Bore Welding and Line Boring ▫ Overhauled Pivot Shaft

• Operator Cabin Recondition & Replacement of Cabin Mounts

• Replaced electrical harnesses to major locations• Replaced Major Hydraulic Hoses• Recertify AFFF Fire Suppression• Recondition Auto Lube & Air Conditioning Units• Exterior body rubbed back, primed and two-pack

CAT yellow paint applied• Refitting of corporate logos, safety warnings and

machine operation instructions.