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WORK MODE.CAT CX31 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFOR CAT VOCATIONAL TRUCKS


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THERES NOTHING EASY about the work you do. Your job demands

a transmission that can handle all the abuse your challenging work

applications and harsh jobsite environments can dish out.

Thats why you need to spec your Cat vocational truck with a transmission

thats proven to endure high torque, high-impact loads and requent

direction and gear changes. You need a transmission built to last longer

and work harder to increase productivity and reduce your operating costs

over the lie o your truck.

The Cat CX31 Automatic Transmission is that transmission. Its the ideal

choice to give your truck the rugged durability, uel economy and precise

handling you need to tackle even your toughest jobs.

BUILT TOLAST LONGERAND WORK HARDER.


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EFFICIENT JOB CYCLE TIMING leads to increased productivity

and prots. And the CX31 enhances productivity both on the road

and at the jobsite, no matter what type o truck your job requires,

rom dump trucks and concrete mixers to waste carriers

and heavy haulers.

ON THE ROAD. Vocational truck drivers can spend a big chunk

o the work day on the road hauling material to and rom jobsites.

The ull-power shits o the CX 31 transmission provide quick

acceleration and eliminate the need or constant shiting in trac,

which reduces driver atigue at the end o the day. The improvement

in eciency also helps keep your other equipment and ground

crews working, instead o standing idle waiting on a truck.

AT THE JOBSITE. Through the torque converter and optimized

shiting strategies, the CX31 enables operators to transer the engines

power to the ground more smoothly. This seamless match o the trucks

load and jobsites ground conditions enables even less experienced

drivers to drive out o gravel pits, bogs and other dicult areas like

seasoned proessionals. All resulting in easier, saer truck handling

on the job to increase productivity.

READY TO WORK,ON AND OFFTHE ROAD.


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AUTOMATIC START with no clutch pedal makesoperating the truckeasier, so itreduces driveline shock

loadsand abuse, oten the rootcause o u-joint, driveshat

and axle shatailures. This eature will help minimize

powertrain repaircostsand downtime.

POWER TAKE-OFF(PTO)OPTIONS include two sidelocationsand an exclusive Cathigh-outputrear PTO.

The optional rearPTOcan be tted with a directdrive

adapteror clutched adapter, resulting in cleanerinstallation,

easierservice accessand ull-time live powerunder

all operating conditionsto enhance perormance.

ELECTRONIC CONTROLMODULE (ECM)regulatesgearshits based on driverthrottle demand

and vehicle speed to optimize engine perormance

and reduce driveline wear.

EXTERNALFILTER ANDVALVES mean simpler,

quickermaintenance.

MANUALHOLDIN GEAR option isavailable whenload and operating conditionsrequire optimum

perormance and uel eciency.

HEAVY-DUTY CLUTCHES ANDGEAR SETSenableull-powercomputer-controlled shitsthat

occurautomatically, so theydontinterrupttorque

rom the enginetothe ground, whichincreasesthe trucks

uel eciencyandproductivity. Automatic shiting also

eliminatesdrivelinestress anddamagethat canoccur

when anoperatormanually shitsimproperly.

HYDRAULIC RETARDER, packaged between thetorqueconverterandthe transmission, oerstheoption

orthe additional brakingneeded in some oyour most

challengingapplications.

SIX FORWARDSPEEDS ANDONE REVERSE SPEEDallow enginesto deliverhorsepowero up to 600(447 kW)

andtorque up to 1850lb-t(25 10N-m) in heavy-haul

applications. So whetherclimbing a jobsite hill or traveling

thehighway, the CX31selects the rightgear orpeak

perormance, including increased uel eciency.

Application approval required above 550hp 1770lb-t

LOCK-UP TORQUE CONVERTER made ocastaluminum increasesstartabilityto getyour truck

oto a quickstart rom a dead stopeven when

itshauling a heavyload. The converter also provides

the rightspeed and torque combination ordierent

applicationsto increase operating eciencyand reduce

uel consumption. And due to seamless integrationothe engine and torque converter, with drive throttle

input, roll-backis essentiallyeliminated.

INTEGRALSPRINGCOUPLING packaged intothe torque converterdampensengine dynamics

orlong-term durability.

ELEVATEDDOWNSHIFT eature ensuresgearselectionsare automaticallymade to maximize

engine RPM, resulting in increased compressionbrake perormance and saerbraking on hills.

Speeds: 6orward/1 reverse

Engines: CatCT11; Cat CT13; CatCT15

Torque Converter: Castaluminum design with lock up clutch

Clutches: Electro-hydraulic ullymodulated, oil cooled, multidisc

Maximum GrossInput Powerhp (Kw): 550 (410), or600 (447)in heavyequipmenttransportapplications

Maximum GrossInput Torque lb-t(N-m): 1770(2400), or1850 (2510) in heavyequipmenttransport applications

Maximum InputSpeed: 2500rpm

Weight(approx.): 906lbs. (411kg)

Length: 35.3in. (896 mm)

Multiple electronic interlockcapabilitiesto control power, speed, gearselection, direction and PTOoperations

PowerTake-O: Two side locationsand a Cat exclusive high outputrearPTO

Side PTOcapacitylb-t(N-m): 700 (950), rotation same asengine

RearPTO capacitylb-t(N-m): 800 (1085), rotation opposite oengine times1.25

Optional InputShatHydraulic Retarder

Overall Weightwith RetarderOption: 1088lbs. (494 kg)

Overall Length with RetarderOption: 39.4in. (1000 mm)

CAT CX31 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

DESIGNED FORYOUR WORK.THE TRANSMISSION is one o the most vital components o your

vocational truck. Thats why the CX31 is designed to integrate

and communicate seamlessly with your trucks other powertrain

components. So youre assured o the power, shiting options

and ease o operation you wantand needor peak perormance

rom your truck in your specic vocational application.


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SAFER OPERATION. With the CX31 shiting automatically, theres no need

or drivers to take their hands o the wheel to grab the shiter or move their

oot to engage the clutch. Theres also no need to worry about choosing

the proper gear or releasing a clutch at the precise moment to keep rom

stalling the engine or spinning the tires. So drivers can keep their undivided

attention on their surroundings, which helps keep them and everyone

else on the jobsite saer.

BETTER RECRUITING AND RETENTION. Selecting an automatic transmission

can help you expand your driver candidate pool, because its easier to nd

qualied drivers that can handle a truck that does the shiting or them.

Many seasoned drivers actually preer a truck with automatic shiting

because its simpler and easier to operate. When the work day is over,

theyre less atigued because they havent had to shit and work the clutch

all day. So choosing the CX31 can help you attract driversand retain them.

SHORTER TRAINING TIME. The simplicity o operating a truck with a CX31

transmission also means it takes less time to train drivers. Automatic shiting

allows them to ocus on, and master, other driving skills to get them ready

to take over the jobsooner and saer.

THE CHOICEIS AUTOMATIC.


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WHEN YOU SPEC THE CX31 as the transmission with your Cat CT Series

Engines, you are selecting engine-to-transmission integration that

optimizes your trucks entire driveline system. This perormance match

results in aster, smoother and more consistent shit quality.

With the CX31 and a CT Engine working together, youre also lowering your

operating costs. Because the combination means increased powertrain

durability, improved perormance and greater operating eciency.

Overall, the sophisticated communication that takes place between

the CX31 and a CT Engine serves as the oundation or many perormance-

related benets. That includes increased uel economy and the industrys

highest powertrain power-to-weight ratio.

PERFORMANCE

MATCHED TOWORK TOGETHER.

TAKE OFF AND DRIVE. The CX31 automatically delivers the take-o power you need and then

seamlessly delivers a steady state o power to get you where youre going. With no peaks

and valleys in torque, you achieve improved uel economy and optimal perormance.

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PERCENTAGECAT ADVANTAGE

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GET THERE FASTER. With the CX31, youll achieve aster acceleration and reduced

drive time to job sites. Its also more productive with ull power shits and gain several

seconds per mile that add up to major productivity increases over time.

SECONDS TO 40 MPH Cat CT13 @ 430hp Automated ManualCX31


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SAVE ON REPAIRS, INCREASE TRUCK UPTIME. Your investment in the CX31 pays big dividends over

the lie o your truck. First, youll save money by avoiding costly repairs associated with other transmission

options, including clutch replacement, axle shat ailure, driveline repairs and tire and brake wear.

And when you actor in the increased uptime youll achieve by not having your truck in the shop

or repairs, the payback on your CX31 upront investment ty pically occurs within two years.

MOVE MORE TONS PER GALLON. Because its an automatic, the CX31 improves uel eciency through

ideal speed and torque combinations. The CX31 transmission also narrows the gap between your best

and worst uel mileage drivers, so you move more tons per gallon and raise your feet miles-per-gallon

average. In general, the more varied the speed o the application, and the more starts and s tops duringthe day, the greater your uel savings with the CX31. A nd with the uncertainty o uel costs,

theres a good chance your savings will only continue to increase.

SAVINGS THAT WORKFOR YOUR BOTTOM LINE.THE CX31 IS BACKED EXCLUSIVELY by the unmatched support o the North American

Cat Dealer network, with more than 400 service locations and 2,300 service bays across

the United States and Canada. Cat Dealers know the CX31 inside and out because theyve

been supporting it since 2004 or a wide variety o on-highway applications.

So you can count on your Cat Dealer or quality service, ast parts availability,

unrivaled warranty coverage and more or your CX31.

DIAGNOSTIC TOOLSare the same as those used or the engine, so your Cat Dealercan service the entire truck at one acilitysaving you time

24/7 ONLINE PARTS ORDERING, combined with unmatched parts availabilityand timely delivery, means youll be up and running in no time

UNRIVALED WARRANTY AND EXTENDED SERVICE COVERAGE (ESC)is matched to yourCat Engine and delivers all the protection you need in one comprehensive package

SUPPORT THATWORKS FOR YOU.


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THE CX31 IS BUILT FOR HARD WORK and long lie to reduce your trucks

operating costs. And with the aster, smoother and more consistent

shit quality youll experience with the CX31, it is the ideal transmission

or taking on the demands and challenges you ace on the job.

So make the CX31 your automatic choice or your Cat vocational truck

and put its rugged durability, precise handling and uel savings

to work or you.

PUT THE CX31TO WORK TODAY.

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