Caterpillar introduces the Cat® MH3032 Material Handler

With a near-15 m reach, the MH3032 is available with both drop-nose and straight-stick options for maximum configurability. Typical scrap materials are no challenge for the standard Cat orange-peel grapple with its 1 m³ capacity, while a 20 kW generator option puts magnet attachments into play for even greater on-site versatility.

Ease of operation and optimum productivity are provided by Cat Payload, the built-in technology that allows operators to see how much they’re lifting in each load and to constantly monitor tonnage output. Also fitted as standard on the MH3032 is Cat 2D E-fence, which keeps the arm within a predefined work area away from the elevated cab, providing greater operator confidence while protecting the machine from damage and helping improve site safety. This is combined with a new Swing Assist feature, which automatically stops the swing motion at an operator-defined preset point.

The safety theme continues into the dedicated Material Handler cab, where an in-cab monitor displays dual external camera views to maximise visibility and hazard awareness.

Although the MH3032 joins the material handler line-up as a completely new model, it uses proven components common to the rest of the MH3000 Next Generation range. This assures tried and tested performance, reliability and easy parts availability without operators having to compromise on class or versatility.

Power for the MH3032 follows the same principle: its Cat C7.1 engine is one of Caterpillar’s most modular – and most compact – power units, meeting U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards or emitting equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA based on regional availability. Deployed in the MH3032, it’s coupled with long-life filters, fewer hoses and fewer check points to allow extended maintenance intervals for further operational savings.

Caterpillar began manufacturing material handlers in 1998 starting with the M318 MH followed by the M320 MH later that year. The first models produced featured the MH Boom and MH Drop Nose Stick, 4-point stabilizer undercarriage, hydraulic or fixed cab riser, a magnet generator, and solid tires. Today, Caterpillar designs and manufactures eight models of material handlers in facilities around the world.

For more information about the Cat MH30332 Material Handler, contact a Cat dealer or visit: www.cat.com

# # #

About Caterpillar:
With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.

NOTE TO EDITORS: Caterpillar rolls out products and services in each of its regions at different time intervals. Although every effort is made to ensure that product information is released only after Caterpillar has received confirmation from its independent dealer network, plants, and marketing subsidiaries that products and services are available in the relevant region, editors are kindly requested to verify with a Cat dealer for product availability and specifications.

CAT, CATERPILLAR, LET’S DO THE WORK, their respective logos, “Caterpillar Corporate Yellow,” the “Power Edge” and Cat “Modern Hex” trade dress, as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.

VisionLink is a trademark of Caterpillar Inc., registered in the United States and in other countries.