Kato

Posted on April 11, 2014 By Peter Brown Brands, Industries

About

KATO is a successful Japanese company, founded in 1895, specialized in manufacturing of different types of construction machines. Thanks to its creativeness and incredible vision, KATO is one of the most known construction manufacturers in the world. At the beginning, it was a private enterprise for manufacturing locomotives, but in 1935, KATO was reorganized and extended its range of products including engines, road rollers, tractors, loaders and cranes. In 1959, KATO started the production of hydraulic truck cranes, and few years later the first fully hydraulic excavator was presented to the market. These products attracted the attention of many customers around the world. Today, the construction, industrial and material handling equipment by KATO is adapted to the latest design changes and requirements to accommodate the urban environments. Recognized as accurate, reliable and functional, the machines from KATO offer many benefits such as low-noise, low fuel consumption, clean engines and user friendliness. KATO uses the latest technology advancements in its products in order to fully satisfy the needs of its customers.

Products

KATO is a manufacturer of many different types of construction machines. The most successful products, as customers report, are the truck loaders, truck-mounted cranes, rough terrain and all terrain cranes, hydraulic excavators and earth boring rigs. KATO is certified manufacturer of carriers designed for cranes. These carriers are designed to maximize the overall performance of the all terrain cranes. In the crane production process, KATO uses technologies that increase the safety, performance and the reliability. The product line of KATO also includes vacuum trucks, street and snow sweepers.

Rough Terrain Cranes – The rough terrain cranes from KATO are very powerful and reliable machines which are widely used in many applications. They come with a 4-section round-shaped boom, which is fully hydraulic and is 30.5m long. The boom, or the superboom, comes along with a 13m long jib that provides even wider working ranges and quick erection in tight areas. Their maximum lifting capacity is 30tonnes, and the output of their engines 200 kW. Also, they include ergonomic and comfortable cabins, equipped with adjustable seats, joystick controls, touch panel operation, high-quality color display and many other useful features.

All Terrain Cranes – The all terrain cranes from KATO are also very popular among the construction companies around the world. The most popular one is the KA-1300SL. It has a maximum lifting capacity of 130 tonnes and its boom is 52m long with 6 sections. The gross weight of the KA-1300SL is over 36,000kg and the jib is 54m long. The outriggers can be from 3,400 to 8,400mm.

Excavators – Another category in which KATO outscores its competition is the production of excavators. The excavators for sale from KATO are exceptional machines, capable of performing even the most difficult digging, material handling and forestry tasks. The most popular excavator form KATO is the HD308USV. This model has compact design, it offers low-fuel consumption and it is easy for maintenance. It comes with a diesel engine, ISUZU 4LE2X, and 4 cylinders.