Belly guards for landfill compactor
New belly guards for the Cat 836H landfill compactor incorporate new designs to keep debris out of the machine while enhancing maintenance and machine productivity. The robust belly guards have a smoother profile, greater coverage and provide easier access than previous designs.
The smoother profile created by the new guards reduces drag and enhances compaction as it does not get caught up in waste debris. Additionally, wear is reduced on the underside of the compactor. New sealing strips close openings where the belly guards and the machine meet and greatly reduce debris entry. Engineered guard joints further minimize debris entry.
To make periodic cleanout easier, many of the guards are hinged — with internal hinges that aren’t exposed to damaging debris. A hydraulic actuator lowers and raises the rear bumper guard and the engine frame guard. A hydraulic actuator is also available for the mid-guard behind the rear axle. All drop-down guards are bolted from the top for easy access and to eliminate bolt wear from contact with debris.
The new guarding system features structurally enhanced guards capable of withstanding impact forces of as much as 50% of the machine weight. Structural grids stiffen the guards so that they won’t bend and be difficult to reinstall after cleaning.
The belly guard system is available as a retrofit kit for the current 836H landfill compactors.
The smoother profile created by the new guards reduces drag and enhances compaction as it does not get caught up in waste debris. Additionally, wear is reduced on the underside of the compactor. New sealing strips close openings where the belly guards and the machine meet and greatly reduce debris entry. Engineered guard joints further minimize debris entry.
To make periodic cleanout easier, many of the guards are hinged — with internal hinges that aren’t exposed to damaging debris. A hydraulic actuator lowers and raises the rear bumper guard and the engine frame guard. A hydraulic actuator is also available for the mid-guard behind the rear axle. All drop-down guards are bolted from the top for easy access and to eliminate bolt wear from contact with debris.
The new guarding system features structurally enhanced guards capable of withstanding impact forces of as much as 50% of the machine weight. Structural grids stiffen the guards so that they won’t bend and be difficult to reinstall after cleaning.
The belly guard system is available as a retrofit kit for the current 836H landfill compactors.
